Originally Posted by Luddite
Sorry Peter, but the Datsuns rusted as badly in my climate as did the Fiats and usual Brit offerings, however at least it seems the Japanese improved their thinking on corrosion prevention unlike others who fell by the wayside... ?
I had absolutely no problems with mine. Salt is generally not spread on the roads in Australia so that probably helps. It is true that if you live near the ocean coast everthing tarnishes or corrodes but I suspect that cars that have a problem in Europe or England are less prone to rust in Australia.
Originally Posted by Luddite
Thinking along more positive lines, were it not for general build quality in the sixties and seventies I might never have required to learn to weld and spray paint...
Those early Datsuns were quite special, My good lady was very fond of her 120Y coupe, that followed the 1200, the engineering was tight, just that the corrosion protection and gauge of metal seemed even worse than Brit offerings...?
The Datsun 120Y was a disappointment and I did not buy one. It just did not perform or handle as well as the 1200. For a long time after the 1200 and the 1600 were discontinued they were much sort after for club rally cars. I can imagine why, I used to absolutely cane mine through the forest roads drifting with a good amount of opposite lock on all the curves. By comparison the 120Y was more aimed at comfortable suburban driving than sporty driving.
A highly modified 1200 at Bathurst.


Peter

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