Let the rebuild begin

**1BadVan** · 31-08-2011, 11:27 PM

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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**Gaddy** · 31-08-2011, 11:39 PM

I say keep it mate! I've got a similar one on mine and luv it! Looks good and isn't very common either !

**playwme** · 31-08-2011, 11:46 PM

I've got them on my Flamenco Red HZ as well and they're definitely staying. A little more shiny stuff is good in my opinion.

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Hope you're getting rid of the rear bar and putting bumperettes back on as well?

**Gaddy** · 31-08-2011, 11:54 PM

Not me Play! I like the look of the wide rear bar!

**1BadVan** · 31-08-2011, 11:55 PM

Definetly getting rid off the rear bumper bar. My project or not it,s going I already have some bumperettes for it. I am a little bit suprised about the roof rack comments thus far. I thought everyone would be saying get rid of it.
Cheers Dave

**Rolla** · 01-09-2011, 12:10 AM

I'll go against everyone and say get rid of the bloody racks! They're a menace to the panel van world!

Good to see the kids are getting involved mate!

**0488TINTER** · 01-09-2011, 01:09 AM

keep the roof rack, keep the rear bar, put GTS guards on and add a full length grille

that's how they used to be built in the 70/80s and it still looks great

here's some cheap / new wheels that will suit the age

**1BadVan** · 01-09-2011, 01:30 AM

I can see where you are coming from 0488tinter. Kinda please yourself. I think the way I have restored my XU1 has rubbed of on my family. Because the van is an original Sandman They want top keep it as original as poss without going to far. I do like your suggestions who hasn,t got a soft spot for gts guards and I love extended grilles.

Cheers Dave

**Valencia** · 01-09-2011, 01:53 AM

Well looks like your on your way dave good to see the young ones getting into it you have taught them well i will be keeping an eye on this one if they do a good job i know of another hz sandman waiting for some tlc
cheers gene.

**RodneyHZ253** · 01-09-2011, 08:16 AM

[Quote]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?[Quote]

If you don't mind and your and to use your words "the wife really likes the coffin type rack " then I think you have answered your own question.family ownership (especially the wife)and involvement will most definitely help down the track when the future budget start to blow out. Personally although I like the look of them I didn't want to put them on my van but if it was a station wagon I wouldn't hesitate,

good see the kids involved and like how they put all the bolts and screws into cardboard and tagged them, good idea....