Let the rebuild begin

[1BadVan]

It has been resprayed at some stage. How can you tell if it was a DL7 originally? Sale order papers?

Cheers Dave

[RodneyHZ253]

Looks like this will be a great project is that a kingswood protector strip down the side

[HK1837]

I'm pretty sure that is a stick on aftermarket strip by the look of it.

You can't tell if they were DL7 or not unless they are in factory paint, or you have the broadcast sheet.

[Rolla]

Nothing better than the moment you start the rebuild or finish it :errf:. let the fun begin!

[1BadVan]

Looks like this will be a great project is that a kingswood protector strip down the side

Yes stick on aftermarket protector strips.

I know the feeling about driving them for the first time it's almost unexplainable. My Torana was 14yrs in the making, great enjoyment in rebuilding it and driving it. This rebuild should be a lot quicker especially with all my little helpers.

Cheers Dave

[stickthis]

Goodluck mate. Nice colour combos etc. Will be great to see another one getting the treatment.

[Robbo]

One more HZ is being saved, great new's.

[1BadVan]

I thought I would share this info with fellow Sandman/Holden owners as it may help kickstart your restorations. Last year my kids wrote a submission to get some funding to do the van. They were succesfull and received a $1000 cheque from Shannons. Below is an explanation of the grant,how it works and where you can get application forms.

It can be a bit daunting wrirng applications for funding so if any one would like to see my kids application as a basis to get started let me know and I can email it through.

The Robert Shannon Foundation was established in 2003 to perpetuate the memory of Robert Shannon, founder of Shannon's Insurance, who died unexpectedly in March 2000.
Robert was an avid classic car enthusiast, who especially enjoyed his 1930 Invicta S Type. He was a strong supporter of the historic motoring movement and was concerned that it was not attracting enough younger people, particularly in the areas of preservation and restoration of classic vehicles.
After the success of the Shannons 2001 National Motoring Tour, the Australian Historic Motoring Federation (AHMF) established the Robert Shannon Foundation. The AHMF is the national body representing classic and historic vehicle clubs in all states and territories. The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage people under the age of 30 to become involved in the restoration and preservation of veteran, vintage, post-vintage, historic 50’s, historic 60’ and historic 70’s vehicles up to 30 years old. The Foundation may (1) help with the purchase of specialist tools or equipment; (2) assist with the actual cost of restoration work, (3) contribute toward TAFE or other fees or (4) contribute toward any project considered worthwhile by the Trustees.
Any person or group of people under the age of thirty years and engaged in studying automotive restoration and preservation or actively working on historic vehicles is eligible to nominate for a grant. Before completing an application form an individual or group should seek the support of a local vehicle club. This club must be affiliated with the appropriate state council.

In 2010 members of the GTR Torana XU1 Car Club of WA Inc the Scuderi kids applied for the grant and were successful in receiving a grant for $1000 towards the restoration of their 1978 Holden HZ Sandman Panelvan. The cheque was presented at a general club meeting by Fred Belford and Peter Taylor delegates of the Council of Motoring Clubs of WA. Application forms can be downloaded from the Robert Shannon Foundation Website.

[1BadVan]

The kids and I dragged the HZ out yesterday and started stripping a bit more off the old girl even the dog got involved. As it is a real family project most of the decisions are not up to me my choice but I am after forum members opinion on something . My wife really likes the coffin type roof rack can,t say I don't,t mind it it period correct and I already have a good one for it . But me being a bit of a purist I think it should be left off what do you guys think?



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[wbute]

You can do the whole surfboard on the roof thing with the racks, but rust issues in the future may be a concern. They look better than coffin rails on a ute I suppose.