HQ Sandman found!!

[will.co]

Will.Co I think I have seen your thread before and not commented. F***** nice colour &van, enjoying it still??? I am sure you are. Have fun!!

Hey Mick,

Thanks for that mate, she is a beauty and I love her, enjoy her regullarly but moved house recently so she is in need of a good cleanout as its been a bit of time between rides..Plus i noticed a bit of oil the other day, so a tune up is in order as well..

So glad i bought her instead of listening to some others just cause of the old XX7 debate even though i understand it, she is still a great piece of motoring history and i love driving it!

Im saving for a complete rebuild of the engin and bay and dont want to do much till then as its still the orig engine and even though its still strong she is old and needs care so a young hoon like me needs restricting till i can make her purr like new again as she deserves.

I did get a tail tent off the boys here though and its a beauty..well done to them for making them i hope they sell out!!

Hows tricks for you mate.

[micks_sandman]

Yeh really good, except I am at work at the moment, but yeh got my van on the road just before christmas and been enjoying it heaps, had a few ups and downs with ignition and exhaust hitting on body, only small stuff. still need some music?? but that will come soon(have a look at the thread HJ sandman>> Long Road. Be good if you can make it up next year for Van nats. anyway keep on vanning!!! sorry I am window less person, but love that colour of yours.(to find it with interior like that is fantastic).

[HK1837]

That's him! I'll have to get a good photo of it off you one day for the book, as I have a picture of it in there as a "before".

[buickzz]

That's him! I'll have to get a good photo of it off you one day for the book, as I have a picture of it in there as a "before".

Happy to supply. Let me know the best way to get a high resolution shot/s to you. john

[will.co]

Howdy Team, long time no post.

Sadly the old girl went off the road for a few years due to a number of reasons. However, I did save my pennies and can happily report that the engine will be coming out this weekend, what a momentous occasion.

The plan is to have it all rebuilt and replaced to look original, apart from 2 things. 1 - A 4 barrell carb for better performance, ill keep the old one for preservation and because it is the original. 2- Extractors, ill keep the old manifold and put a shiny new set on.

Once that is all done Ill do a little tidy up of the wiring and engine bay and whip the gearbox out for a full rebuild as well. Ive noticed the steering is pretty sloppy so that will have to be fixed, plus I am sure theres a few other things that will need a tidy as well.

Can anyone offer any advice on things they have learnt or mistakes they have made? Im happy to listen to all opinions and strategies, I figure there's a load of people here who have done this before so its best if I ask questions first.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Cheers

[HK1837]

That is basically what I said Adam, ie vans with Elizabeth bodies. There would be some Dandenong bodied utes but not many around anymore.

[Sandaro]

Hey Will. Good to hear from you again. Really depends on what is wrong with engine and trans now and what you are after, stock or modified. 253 with 4 barrel is nice. These days I would do hardened valve seats in head to run umleaded (without having to worry about additive). I would also suggest working out what you want compression wise. In my 308s I have aimed for 10. 5 comp with the knowledge that I'll need 98 fuel, but performance is good from an externally looking stock set up