The Datsun 1200 comes with a front windshield defroster. Nissan calls it the defroster, but in areas where it doesn't freeze it is popularly called a defogger or demister. It has two vents on top of the dashboard just under the windscreen.

Operation

1972 USA Owners manual (Page 19 ... 19):

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For the most effective demisting, heat is suggested by the owner's manual. However in warm climates you may find that cool air can also demist the windscreen. Cracking the side window may also help.

DEFROST/DEMIST Upper Lever: DEF position Lower Lever: Switch pulled out (lo or high fan) Lower Lever: HEAT (Demist: Heat or Cool)

Overview

Defroster vents connect to the dash frame

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Each vent has a tube down to the heater assembly.

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Buy hoses at Bprojects. 27161-H1001 plastic hose replaced fiber hose 27161-H1000 in September 1972

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Finisher

The finisher (ventilation garnishes/ventilation trim) is a snap-in trim piece that cover the defroster outlets. Most 1200 no longer have these as they disintegrated within 10 years.

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68820-H1000 FINISHER-DEFROSTER

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Rear Defroster

Optional for Datsun 1200 was heated rear glass.

Main: Heated Glass

B10 Defogger

OPTION for Datsun 1000 in Australia was this rear window defogger. It is an electrically heated air-blower design. Being as it is bolted below the rear window, it could probably be used with the Datsun 1200.

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