I know the cloth in the seats is not original but gee it looks neat. much better in the heat as well. Very nice.
I know the cloth in the seats is not original but gee it looks neat. much better in the heat as well. Very nice.
Originally Posted by HZSandman
Am thinking of a towel in the future, I had forgotton how painful it is to get into a hot car, on the backs of legs, and being stuck to the seat after a long trip....jeans will be a better option....
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
I can cope with the heat it is the sweat after only a few minutes that is really annoying
Well done on such a thorough restoration GTS. All the hard work has paid off, congratulation's.
"Proud To Be An Old Fart".
I used to get the foam backed velour seat covers from Auto Mart, they were even stitched in the same style as Kingswood seats so looked great in the Sandman.
Wonder if they are are still available, used to come in blue, black, brown, beige and grey. Lasted better than sheepskin and didn't stink when they got wet.
4/75 HJ XX7 Sandman Panelvan ... Persian Sand currently restoring
7/76 HX Monaro 4dr 308 4sp... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell.. SOLD
3/77 HX Sandman Panelvan ... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell .. SOLD
Ive done the same thing with my van. I got some chamois seats a while ago and theyre like yours with the cloth insert still in the kingswood design. When I got offered them I thought about it for a 6 seconds and said yep righto. Originals nice but i always hated those vinyl seats and i reckon the cloth in the same design is a great compromise. ya gotta remember its nice to have your car look factory but its also nice to be practicle if youre gunna enjoy driving it!
Am thinking of a towel in the future, I had forgotton how painful it is to get into a hot car, on the backs of legs, and being stuck to the seat after a long trip....jeans will be a better option....
my 2 cents...
Van looks absolutely fantastic by the way! Good work.
go the vynil covered buckets, just throw over an Aussie flag printed towel!!
Front bar...check.......windscreen moulds.....check
Rear bars.....check......tailgate badge.....check
That GTS is beautiful....you must be so excited...see you at the all Holden Day...
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
It looks great, well done and congrats.
You will have some fun pulling that beast into gear...
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