Drifter

**wbute** · 30-03-2011, 11:09 AM

Drifters are cool. Everything the sundowner wasnt and nothing the sandman was.

**hainzy** · 30-03-2011, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by wbute

Drifters are cool. Everything the sundowner wasnt and nothing the sandman was.

My mate had one just like that but she had side windows in hers. It was a drifter sports pack. Dont think it was a V8 though from memory. Was sweet but!

**Rolla** · 30-03-2011, 03:50 PM

Before I purchased the Sandman I was actually originally after a Drifter! Wasn't able to find a nice original untouched one though until now... Thats half the reason why I did purchase the Sandman. A nice genuine untouched Sandman with the books at a great price was too hard to let go. I wanted the same in a drifter. I wonder how much the reserve is?! :Chin: Teeheehee

**holdenon** · 30-03-2011, 09:47 PM

I had a HZ Sandman ute until it was knocked off& then stripped and burnt in 1986, now have the classic HQ 'elmont' ute (the B always falls off), with ceremonial tail light trims from the Sandman.

I also have project Drifter ute currently stripped out and has most undercoat and all metal work done - 318, 4 speed, Alpine white, original matching block and original delivery booklet. It will be a while in the build for various reason however worth the build time. They made 110 utes and a bit over 400 vans - I did have all build numbers but lost it some time ago. Unlike the Sandman, all are option coded A80 and totally verifiable.

**wbute** · 30-03-2011, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by holdenon

I had a HZ Sandman ute until it was knocked off& then stripped and burnt in 1986, now have the classic HQ 'elmont' ute (the B always falls off), with ceremonial tail light trims from the Sandman.

I also have project Drifter ute currently stripped out and has most undercoat and all metal work done - 318, 4 speed, Alpine white, original matching block and original delivery booklet. It will be a while in the build for various reason however worth the build time. They made 110 utes and a bit over 400 vans - I did have all build numbers but lost it some time ago. Unlike the Sandman, all are option coded A80 and totally verifiable.

Hurry up and do it holdenon.

**adam perth** · 31-03-2011, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by holdenon

I had a HZ Sandman ute until it was knocked off& then stripped and burnt in 1986, now have the classic HQ 'elmont' ute (the B always falls off), with ceremonial tail light trims from the Sandman.

I also have project Drifter ute currently stripped out and has most undercoat and all metal work done - 318, 4 speed, Alpine white, original matching block and original delivery booklet. It will be a while in the build for various reason however worth the build time. They made 110 utes and a bit over 400 vans - I did have all build numbers but lost it some time ago. Unlike the Sandman, all are option coded A80 and totally verifiable.

A80, great the search begins....

**wbute** · 31-03-2011, 08:01 AM

Cool, nice to see some interest in the Drifters. Good luck Adam!

**holdenon** · 31-03-2011, 09:20 AM

Good luck, A80/A81 is your Drifter option code and it should be supported by the A53 Sports pack which give the dash, seats, etc. The sports pack is a nice looking rig too, driferent stripes but pretty much the same as the drifter without the black/white outs. I got a wrecked S/P ute from Dubbo, but it was too far gone. Used all the sports bits on a standard ute and then took it to the tip. I did trace all the stripes first so have a good template.

A80 CL Drifter Package - Bumpers and Grill in Body color, Black Finish Wiper Blades and External Mirrors.Side Stripe Decals (with A53 Option only)

A81 CL Drifter Package - As for A80 but LESS Side Stripe Decals (with A53 option only)

A53 VK, CL Sports Pack - Charger "770" type instrument Cluster, 3 Spoke Sports Steering Wheel, Body Stripes, Tonneau cover (Ute only), Side Windows (Van only)

A77 VH, VJ Utility Town and Country Package