Chassis numbers

From Datsun 1200 Wiki

Chassis number is stamped on the cowl and on the engine-compartment plate.

(http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/catalog/_10a.jpg) (http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/catalog/_10b.jpg)

See Nissan chassis codes for explanation of model numbers.

Engine numbers should match the Plate. Engine numbers are here (right side of block, near back just under cylinder head):

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=770) A12 (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16699) A14

Table of contents

5.1 FMVSS Build Plate

6 Color Number

7 Custom Plates

8 Serial Numbers

9 Vehicle Identification Number

10 Photo Index

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Australia

ADR compliance plate

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12780) B120

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Japan

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12226) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13666)

Japan badges list:

Horsepower: 68 PS
Torque: 5.6 Newton Meters

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GB122

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15198)

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New Zealand

In addition to regular Nissan plates, Land Transport NZ may add a plate:

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16899)

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South Africa

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11952) 140Z

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USA & Canada

68 HP: (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12220) 69 HP: (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9233)

USA Ratings:

Horsepower: 68 or 69 SAE
Torque: Not listed

For an explanation of SAE and why some are 68, others are 69, see: Performance.

Also see:

Tune-up/Dyno sticker
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14994) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12227)

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FMVSS Build Plate

In addition to the Nissan chassis numbers, USA models have an FMVSS build plate:
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11924)

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Color Number

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12222)

For details, see: Colors

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Custom Plates

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2987) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3187)

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Serial Numbers

Reference: Datsun 1200 USA & Canada Parts Catalog Model B110 Series (C-0030U), 4th Overall Revision, December 1973

1200 Coupe
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11915)

KLB110TU
KLB110TN
KLB110AU

Z	From (L)B110-764205	From Apr-71
Z	From LB110-640001	From Jan-72
Z	From LB110-477893	From Jun-72
F	From (L)B110-877228	From Apr-71
F	From (L)B110-940001	From Jan-72
F	From LB110-975540	From Jul-72

I'm guessing the "Z" means the Zama plant, and "F" means the Fuji Heavy Industries plant.

1200 2-Door Sedan
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11916)

LB110TRU
LB110TRN
LB110ARU

Z	From (L)B110-247023	From Apr-71
Z	From (L)LB110-341001	From Jan-72
Z	From LB110-477893	From Jun-72

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Vehicle Identification Number

Starting in 1980, Datsuns were marked with an international-standard VIN number.

See main article: VIN

VIN: JN1PB04S2B9259790 (17 digits)

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Photo Index

(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1882) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9233) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1947) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11952) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12223) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12224) (http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12225)