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    HQ Ute

    G'day guys,

    new here but have always loved the Sandman like everyone else..

    I currently drive a HQ Ute as my daily (253 / 4 speed) which i'm looking for some clarification on it's potential to be a Sandman or not (i don't believe it is but keep reading different articles which may suggest it could be)

    Here's the ute to start with as i know everyone loves pictures...



    and the 600 Holley set up for Gas on the 253 (which is installed and been running for atleast 6 months



    now i don't have the numbers / tag pictures on me, but remember most the details...

    It's a 74, Kingswood Ute
    Aquamarine Metallic
    2 Seating Capacity
    253 / 4 speed
    A few of the bolt on bit's and hopefully about to get the rest
    Trim is 30E, now i know most say this should be 30B but i did read somewhere they since it's a kingswood most of the time whether it had a bench or buckets it's was marked 'E' regardless (on the monaro parts website, i know that the internet lies hence why i'm asking...and also why i believe it isn's a Sandman)
    Now it's doesnt have XX7 on the tag but i'm led to believe this is only if built in Brisbane correct?

    Any help would be appreciated guys... i'm not worried either way it won't changed what i do or how i drive it... just curiosity i guess, hopefully doing some rust soon and dust coat, some sandy strips and then the GTS rims can go on... the sides strips are already gone

    Cheers
    Nathan

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    nice lookin ute nathan..it will look the goods once its striped and gts rimmed...

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    definately a nice ute im a sucker for a ute especially a HQ ute!
    1973 HQ with HZ front. Currently waiting for its resto.
    308 for sale too

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    As has been said already, very nice ute. Love the colour.
    "Proud To Be An Old Fart".

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    nomad, nice ute....same wheels as on our van currently....soon to change to GTS Rims though....
    HZ Jasmine Yellow Windowless Sandman, now being driven everywhere and is finished!
    HZ Madeira Red Windowless sandman now Sold to Bigrob
    HX Mandarin Red Sandman Ute finished, and club registered
    1979 HZ malachite windowless van with 308 5spd, all chromed up and shiny finished and named "The Player"
    Married to RodneyHZ253

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    cheers guys... probably a good photo more than anything....:lol:

    it's got it's rust and it's nicks and stuff... like most daylies... but at there end of the day is still quite clean and straight, i'll try and find some more pic's at home and put some up... i'll definetly put up before and after interior shots, i think you guys will appreciate those!

    chasing a HQ Feul / Oil gauge however if anyone has one, my oil one is stuffed

    Cheers
    Nathan

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    Quote Originally Posted by nomad View Post
    G'day guys,

    new here but have always loved the Sandman like everyone else..

    I currently drive a HQ Ute as my daily (253 / 4 speed) which i'm looking for some clarification on it's potential to be a Sandman or not (i don't believe it is but keep reading different articles which may suggest it could be)

    Here's the ute to start with as i know everyone loves pictures...



    and the 600 Holley set up for Gas on the 253 (which is installed and been running for atleast 6 months



    now i don't have the numbers / tag pictures on me, but remember most the details...

    It's a 74, Kingswood Ute
    Aquamarine Metallic
    2 Seating Capacity
    253 / 4 speed
    A few of the bolt on bit's and hopefully about to get the rest
    Trim is 30E, now i know most say this should be 30B but i did read somewhere they since it's a kingswood most of the time whether it had a bench or buckets it's was marked 'E' regardless (on the monaro parts website, i know that the internet lies hence why i'm asking...and also why i believe it isn's a Sandman)
    Now it's doesnt have XX7 on the tag but i'm led to believe this is only if built in Brisbane correct?

    Any help would be appreciated guys... i'm not worried either way it won't changed what i do or how i drive it... just curiosity i guess, hopefully doing some rust soon and dust coat, some sandy strips and then the GTS rims can go on... the sides strips are already gone

    Cheers
    Nathan
    Hi Nathan, just been reading your info on the beautiful ute you have. In reference to your trim 30E.(including 30G and 30H) it is all black, but there was a neutral option for Doeskin Headlining and Sun Visors. (this could be the 30G and 30H options, not sure). From all of this your interior then looks very original. Have you been able to determine if it is a genuine Sandman or not.

    regards Graham

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    30E is black in Kingswood, bench or buckets. 30A (bench) and 30B (buckets) are Belmont only and black.

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    so possible HQ sandman trim codes end in

    J, B and E..?
    "All correspondence must bear these numbers"

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    I've only ever found them so far in B (3 x codes), E (3 x codes) and 38J. There are another 2 x B codes and 3 x E codes possible.

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