Hi Norm, Welcome to Ozdat.
Any plans for the Bluey?

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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#SR20Datsun @SR20Datsun

Hey guys

Bought myself a 81 200b sight unseen on ebay .. its yet to arrive yet but im happy with the price and seeing its my first actual project car i will be sure to ask some silly questions... Jumping into the deep end... not sure what i wanna do with the car yet , if i wanna do a conversion or keep the L20B and work it abit...

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#Limpnainteazy

Matey! Couldn't have jumped much more into the deep end than i sight unseen 200B.

I pray the rust isnt too bad in the bonnet.

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RIP Photobucket

Lets just say Saturday night i was out with the boys talking about cars / bikes (i own a few harleys)
talking crap about project cars etc ..
woke up sunday feeling sorry for myself all day felt like crap.. get into bed sunday night my phone goes off with " CONGRADULATIONS YOU WON THE AUCTION" i was like huh !! yeah and thats how i bought a 200b ...
spoke to old owner he said its been a country car all its life its solid with just a bit of surface rust near the left hand tail light... engine runs and she drives however could have a blown head gasket.. but i will be doing a conversion at some stage anyway.. he said its straight and hardley any rust...
it will be arriving next week so i will know more

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#Limpnainteazy

Gold!

Time to start a build thread?
SR20DET bolts straight onto the 200B cross member (using SR20DET engine mounts!)

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1972 Datsun 1600, S14 SR20DET Engineered (204rwkW @ 17psi.)
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not sure if being serious about direct bolt in or not

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#Limpnainteazy

He's serious! Obviously a few other bits need to go with it, but the motor will slide straight in!

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Ongoing Project: 1972 Datsun 510 S13 SR20Det. http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=17898
New Daily: D22 Navara (The new workhorse)
Retired 12/2016: MY98 Subaru Impreza RX
Previous Car: Restored Green 1972 Datsun 510, Hot L18

Good day folk .I am a newbie to this site but no to Datsun 510/ 1600's.I should be getting my fifth one soon.I not to sure what I am actuall getting as it's a gift.Looking forward to some good discussion with fellow Datsun freaks.
DatsEz

It's datsEz again .I was only able to do a brief intro as I was on the way to the hospital as my twin grand kids took a bad turn and we we're bringing my daughter more suplies for herself and my grand sons.My name is Richie and am semi retired.I learned to drive in a Datsun 1600 and also bought one as my first ride.I have previously had 4 of them and now my son got me a fairly straight one which I get in about a week.Its pretty good for its age and it hasn't been thrashed as it was an auto. The parts that come with it is fairly impressive An extra L 20 from an 200b sss ,Spare doors bumpers ,glass . bonnet/ hood at 5 speed ( unknown type) probably a dog leg.This won't be a fast build time and could take me 2 years.This is intended to be my final Build so I am putting every thing into it.I don't intend to spend much money but it's going to be a huge investment in time.I hope to do my own body work .upolstery and interior a fair bit of the machanicals too. I only want a fairly mild car with street ability.I built one years ago that pushed out 180+ HP and it was a pig in city traffic and chewed up fuel at about 15 miles per gallon.A mild build is ok though.
daysEz

Welcome to Ozdat.
Jump into the members rides and have a look at others for inspiration and start up a build thread of your own!

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Ongoing Project: 1972 Datsun 510 S13 SR20Det. http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=17898
New Daily: D22 Navara (The new workhorse)
Retired 12/2016: MY98 Subaru Impreza RX
Previous Car: Restored Green 1972 Datsun 510, Hot L18

Hi, just realised you commented on my newbie post, sorry for the late reply

at this stage just going to get it all working as normal, always wanted twin carbies, extractors and nice exhaust but will stay with the n/a engine and may stay with stock internals, just would like a nice sound with a bit more throttle response

as for the outside this car is not in show room condition, over the years i have had a few cars with all the chrome and sleek paint jobs and am looking forward to just leaving this, may even go down the old patina paint angle, have thought of adding the japan flag to the bonnet in a brown, just a work in progress i suppose

Thanks for asking

Little updates! Engine bay cleaned, coilovers&rims installed. Engine doesnt work properly, have to find out whats wrong, but its almost "finished"

Welcome and nice B! What is wrong with the motor? Have you got more plans for the engine? Rest of the car looks really nice!

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Ongoing Project: 1972 Datsun 510 S13 SR20Det. http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=17898
New Daily: D22 Navara (The new workhorse)
Retired 12/2016: MY98 Subaru Impreza RX
Previous Car: Restored Green 1972 Datsun 510, Hot L18

Propably nothing big, ignition timing&carburettor adjustments etc, small things, at least i hope
I have twin carbs for that, but i have to rebuilt them. So at first, engine is going to be stock, mainly because it has automatic transmission(four door cruiser)...

Zam1z that looks awesome.

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Callan
fleet:
78 200B
80 200B wagon
78 ZH Fairlane 500
86 ZL Fairlane ZLane
84 FJ60 Silver Series
91 Cressida Grande
87 420SEL
82 380SEL
82 380SEL AMG