siteunseen Posted April 12, 2022 Share #1441 Posted April 12, 2022 Could this be "urgelus" from some old post we talked about? Same wolf different clothes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zspert Posted April 13, 2022 Share #1442 Posted April 13, 2022 Only 15 years and no professional training. As I said, be afraid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer X Posted April 18, 2022 Share #1443 Posted April 18, 2022 On 4/12/2022 at 3:03 PM, Zed Head said: If you look at the list of things done before he calls it "rebuilt" you can see that it's not even up to the level of a remanufactured alternator. He just cleans and polishes the parts, skims the head, and puts it back together with new seals, apparently. The guy has been doing the same thing for many years. He even has newer complaints on the various review sites. I saw a few for late 2021. But, he's got a good web page and knows how to promote. Doesn't care about reputation, apparently, just making the sale. From his N42 head web page, below. The only new part is the valve seals. The heads only have a 30 day warranty. So, anyone who buys one better work fast. "REBUILD PROCESS INCLUDES: Complete disassembly, Inspection and Pressure test Deck Re-Surfaced Reconditioned Polished Rocker Arms Cleaned and Installed OEM stock Springs, Retainers and Lash Pads Full Set of new Valve Seals Stock Polished Camshaft. (Performance Cam Kits available, discount offered. call for details) All threads cleaned and repaired as needed Full Reassembly and Valve Adjustment (Re-Adjustment Required Prior to start up) 30-day warranty Trust your Datsun to a professional licensed Datsun Restoration business with over 15 years experience." He doesn’t mention recutting the valve seats, and refacing the valves, or lapping them. I only trust my Datsuns to myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share #1444 Posted April 18, 2022 The 78 sold for about what it did the first time. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-117-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share #1445 Posted April 18, 2022 Here's a new to market low number 1970 car. A bit crusty. Oklahoma. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-81/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchzcarguy Posted April 19, 2022 Share #1446 Posted April 19, 2022 For what are those bulky looking steel things sticking from under the front bumper for? Never seen those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted April 19, 2022 Share #1447 Posted April 19, 2022 1 hour ago, dutchzcarguy said: For what are those bulky looking steel things sticking from under the front bumper for? Never seen those... Most likely to enable the Z to be towed behind an RV or Motor Home.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th-Z Posted April 19, 2022 Share #1448 Posted April 19, 2022 Yea, those look like tow bar brackets. Nice car, but I would cringe at making the restoration budget work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w3wilkes Posted April 19, 2022 Share #1449 Posted April 19, 2022 10 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said: For what are those bulky looking steel things sticking from under the front bumper for? Never seen those... Or... To attach the snowplow blade. 😁 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted April 20, 2022 Share #1450 Posted April 20, 2022 I particularly enjoyed this shot from HLS30-03386 on BAT. The almost vertical handbrake/e-brake lever. It takes some effort - maybe even a double-jointed elbow - to get that there, not to mention some sleepy rear brake mechanisms... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasz Posted April 20, 2022 Share #1451 Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 5:54 AM, Carl Beck said: Most likely to enable the Z to be towed behind an RV or Motor Home.. Exactly what they are, it's in the description though not quite as clear ("and a front tow bar"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroDat Posted April 20, 2022 Share #1452 Posted April 20, 2022 8 hours ago, HS30-H said: I particularly enjoyed this shot from HLS30-03386 on BAT. The almost vertical handbrake/e-brake lever. It takes some effort - maybe even a double-jointed elbow - to get that there, not to mention some sleepy rear brake mechanisms... Wow, I didn't know the handbrake lever could get it to the vertical position. Hope thats not an indication of the degree of maintenance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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