Could this be "urgelus" from some old post we talked about? Same wolf different clothes? 

 

Only 15 years and no professional training. As I said, be afraid.

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:

1. Complete disassembly, Inspection and Pressure test
2. Deck Re-Surfaced 
3. Reconditioned Polished Rocker Arms
4. Cleaned and Installed OEM stock Springs, Retainers and Lash Pads
5. Full Set of new Valve Seals
6. Stock Polished Camshaft. (Performance Cam Kits available, discount offered.  call for details)
7. All threads cleaned and repaired as needed
8. Full Reassembly and Valve Adjustment (Re-Adjustment Required Prior to start up)
9. 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.

 

The 78 sold for about what it did the first time.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-117-2/

Here's a new to market low number 1970 car.  A bit crusty.  Oklahoma.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-81/

 

For what are those bulky looking steel things sticking from under the front bumper for?  Never seen those...

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..

Yea, those look like tow bar brackets.

Nice car, but I would cringe at making the restoration budget work.

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. 😁

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...

 

 

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").

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