Radio
From Datsun 1200 Wiki
Datsun 1200s had optional AM and AM/FM radios. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) included Clarion, Hitachi, and Ferris.
- Monoraul AM, single speaker
- Mono AM/FM, with single speaker
- Stereo AM/FM, with dual speakers
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11304) Stock AM Radio, Ferris - Datsun (Australia)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2126) Stock AM Radio, Hitachi - Datsun (USA, 1972)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13300) Stock AM Radio, Philips - Datsun (Australia)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13453) Stock AM/FM Radio, Clarion (JDM, 1972)
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Speakers
If your 1200 came with a factory radio, the factory speaker and grille mounted on the kick panel under the dash. The stereo option came with two of these, one for each side.
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13444)
Stock factory speaker
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4515)
You can fit high-quality speakers in the original location:
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(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=572) Custom rear shelf speakers
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7918) When the speakers are real big
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8221) Subwoofer in Ute
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=765) Speaker in door panel
Operation
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USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 20 for details):  (http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/)  (http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/20.jpg)
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Radio Instruction Card
Here's a radio instruction card, for the Hitach AM radio:
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6822)
Radio Delete Plate
Perhaps most 1200s came without a radio. Here's the plate:
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5304)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7292)
Alternate Mounting Locations
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4823) In center Console
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6655) Receiver in glovebox door
Aftermarket Stereos
Most modern stereos are DIN-mounted, requiring you to use an alternate mounting location, or cut the metal dash to fit it. A few companies still offer a two-shaft CD-receiver in a modern design.
amplifiers, equalizers, CD players, etc
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2250) mounted in rear-seat area
Pictures
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1410)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2314)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2351)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2352)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2354)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2360)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2554)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2868)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4349)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6930)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7286)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7310)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7327)
(http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7390)
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