Cam
front guard sheetmetal is same for the early and late cars, but the
indicator lights were a different shape (late model are symetrical
therefore same left to right but early model indicators had a left and
a right pairing). because of this the early guards have a
smaller/shorter mounting hole, and the badge mounting holes are
closer to the nose on the early guards - something to watch out for
if getting replacement guards and want the indicator lights to match.
andrew
> 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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