Andrew's 1970 Datsun 1600

This is the latest addition to our collection of dattos, and takes the place of the Suzuki Vitara which was sold just before Christmas 2002. It was bought from Craig in Brisbane with all the major mods already completed, so congrats must go to him for putting the work in to build such a great car. Andrew's other project (the brown CA18 1600) is still going ahead but will be more of a long-term project.

Specs

Make: Datsun

Model: 1600 or P510, 4-door sedan

Year: 1970

Engine Hardware: Datsun L18 Block and head, hot cam (exact specs to come)

Engine Accessories: heat-wrapped extractors into a 2 1/2" exhaust, hotdog and muffler with 4"chrome dumpy tip

Induction System: twin 45mm Webers on a Datrally manifold with trumpets and filter socks

Fuel System: Carter fuel pump

Transmission - Driveline: FJ20 5-speed gearbox, locked 4.11 ratio R160 diff

Brakes: 180b front struts, discs and calipers, standard rear drums, 180b brake booster

Suspension: lowered springs all round, adjustable air shockies rear, heavy duty front swaybar

Wheels: 14" 200b wheels, 185 tyres

Bodywork and Paint: custom paint (light Aqua), bonnet mounted oil pressure & water temp. gauges, bonnet pins, de-badged, all new chrome bits

Interior Gadgetry: 200b front seats, monster tacho with shift light, woodgrain sports steering wheel, 4-point roll cage

Performance: Not sure as yet! Probably in the vicinity of 100-150 hp at the rear wheels. Has run a flat 15 second quarter mile with previous owner, with large amounts of wheelspin.

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