These are the rare coloured Sandmans so far to look out for.

**Blocker** · 02-02-2011, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by L31 Sandman

Speaking of Overlanders, did GMH make any in 1 Tonne tray type?? I would love an Overlander Ute or Tray!

Arthur Haywood Overlanders were an aftermarket modification and not produced off the line from GM.
http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...hp?t=72&page=1

Both Absinth and HK1837 could probably talk your ear off about these, they would know more than most people I suspect.

**mrsandman** · 02-02-2011, 09:17 PM

probably will do this original as it it reasonably rare combo. i believe that overlanders were in wagon, van, wellbody and 1 tonner. if you go to monaroparts.com there is one shown and he was collecting data on them. i think about 80 were made in haywood factory , i was led to believe these were dealer delivered as overlanders where others that were made using haywood kits were sent out after dealer delivery. someone may correct me on all this.

**wbute** · 02-02-2011, 09:33 PM

Utes, one tonners, panelvans, a few wagons, one statesman I believe. HK1837 actually owned a one tonner I believe.
They had more trouble doint the wagons because of the coil springs and no chassis.
Most of the utes and vans were sandmans because they had to have a turbo transmission and a 5 litre motor and it was easier to get this option on the Sandman without ticking heaps of boxes.

**samin8r** · 02-02-2011, 10:04 PM

What about gunmetal grey in a HQ variant? I can't seem to find an original examples anywhere?

**stickthis** · 02-02-2011, 10:11 PM

Byron did you ever talk to the owners of the Overlander conversions? I spoke to them a while back about the shift pattern plate decals etc. I think I gave him your number.

**mauser** · 02-02-2011, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by samin8r

What about gunmetal grey in a HQ variant? I can't seem to find an original examples anywhere?

I remember a mate had a hq prem 20th anniversary in that color in the 80's... very nice when the paint is good.

Mauser

**samin8r** · 06-02-2011, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by mauser

I remember a mate had a hq prem 20th anniversary in that color in the 80's... very nice when the paint is good.

Mauser

Sweet.I'll have to get ino gear and get this Sandman build happening!

**ozbox** · 02-02-2011, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by samin8r

What about gunmetal grey in a HQ variant? I can't seem to find an original examples anywhere?

phantom grey metalic mark 1 and mark 2 are the names for the colour you are talking about...finding nice shiny pics of them isnt easy..my hq ls350 is pgmk1..not shiny but.

**L31 Sandman** · 02-02-2011, 10:45 PM

A friend of mine has a HZ Wagon Overlander, his old man bought it new I believe!! It currently runs a Fuel injected 5L instead of the old carb version. It may come up forsale soon.

**playwme** · 02-02-2011, 11:31 PM

Any idea how much he'll be chasing for the HZ Overlander? The original press car is still for sale on AusMusCarSales for $50,000. It's the very last ad on the last page so I assume that means it's the oldest, and I remember seeing the same ad a good couple of years ago.