thanks for all that info Richard! most apprecaited.
>From: "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: 69 1600's info???....???
>Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 22:01:10 +1000
>
>Cam
>
>The taillight mounts are different. Early ones have 6 bolts, the later ones
>have 8. I would think its only a matter of drilling holes, but I would
>just
>check that the shape of the beaver panel will fit the later light contour
>first so you wont get leaks into the boot..
>
>The earlier cars are very slightly lighter, mainly due to trim differences.
>
>The only suspension difference is that the front struts of the early cars
>are shorter and therefore they sit lower at the front in standard
>configuration. This also means the front crossmember's inner pivot points
>are 40mm higher in the crossmember. It's a better crossmember if you are
>lowering the suspension as the geometry doesn't get too out of whack.
>
>Rear suspension is identical.
>
>Otherwise there is little to choose between the early and late cars
>mechanically. The engine bays are identical from a body panel point of
>view. One subtle difference is the bonnet hinges are a slightly different
>size and therefore not "bolt on" interchangeable with the later ones. You
>only find out this one if you try to fit the later model hinges to the
>early
>body mounting points. These can easily be modified to fit by elongating
>the
>mounting bolt holes.
>
>If you happen to have the original "Datsun 1600" embossed rocker cover,
>flaunt it, they are rare.
>
>There are slight differences due to the different wiper design (if fitted
>with the crossover type) and the wiring has a couple of minor differences.
>
>That's about all except for the obvious design differences in the dash. I
>like the early dash, most dont.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Cameron Stean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Thursday, 5 April 2001 17:13 PM
>Subject: 69 1600's info???....???
>
>
> >
> > hey all,
> > Just wanting to ask a few questions about the 69 1600 compaired
>to
> > the 71 1600,as I am getting a 69 model 1600 and I have hardly any spares
>for
> > them. Do the 71 rear tail lights go in easily?? or is there alot of
> > fabrication involved?? and are the 69's lighter than the later models??
>and
> > is it true that the suspension is totally different to the later
>models??
>is
> > the early models suspension easier to fabricate with??
> > is the engine bay the same size as the later models???
> > thanks for any info...
> > Cameron
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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