Removing the shell from the Chassis

[Dago]

Well i know what I'm going out to do RIGHT now haha. Thanks for the advice guys.

[jennie285]

Well i know what I'm going out to do RIGHT now haha. Thanks for the advice guys.

Stickthis on this forum can supply the correct pop rivets to put the tags back on, and they are very genuine looking...we lost one of ours the most important one whilst washing the engine bay area, thankfully someone noticed it in the truckwash bay and gave it to us... after that we took them all off and put them in a safe...

anyother piece of advice is take pictures of anything that will prove it was or is a sandman later like blackouts, or original stripes. etc. (sorry can't remember if yours is a sandman or not)

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Took alot of care and all three came off without incident. I'm certain they have never been off the body before. How would I know about the paint on them? If there ever was any. They don't show signs of being painted, ie no scratch or scuff marks, just the usual dirt/dust etc.

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they look good, and not painted...

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what wine did you have?

[Dago]

[QUOTE=jennie285;20114]anyother piece of advice is take pictures of anything that will prove it was or is a sandman later like blackouts, or original stripes. etc. (sorry can't remember if yours is a sandman or not)[COLOR="Silver"]


It is a Sandman As soon as I get my camera back i'll start with the photos. It doesn't have the original stripes but I did find remnants of the original stripes under the Falcon fuel cap and inside the doors and gaurds. Also has all the blackouts. Unfortunately The only old photos I have of it complete and running were on a film camera, but it's never too late to take more.

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Being a Dandenong assembled HX van it will have an Elizabeth body and hence will have all 3 x tags naked. If it was a ute the BODY plate would be painted. While they are off look on the back of the ADR plate and you'll find 4 x numbers lightly engraved into the back. This will match the last 4 x dights of the PSN ie 0451. This will tell you the ADR and VIN plates belong together.

I've studdied the back of the plate but I can't find an engraving... Not to say it isn't there, there is a bit of build up here and there, but if the engraving is relatively prominent in an area with no stamping, I think it's a no go :(

[HK1837]

No it is normally like it is scratched on with a scriber. Very feint, you have to look hard.

[hj308]

Buy yourself a 2 pole hoist. You'll never regret it.

What height garage do you need for a 2 pole hoist, my neighbour has just bought one but his shed is massive over 4 metres high.

[Dago]

No it is normally like it is scratched on with a scriber. Very feint, you have to look hard.

The back of the plate is quite dirty and has some light pitting, I've given it a bit of a clean and in good light I can still make nothing out... I'll keep cleaning tomorrow and see how it comes up. Could anyone recommend something to clean years of dust, what looks like lime scale and dirt from the plate? I've already used plenty of hot water, metho and prep wash... Not moving it.

[jennie285]

The back of the plate is quite dirty and has some light pitting, I've given it a bit of a clean and in good light I can still make nothing out... I'll keep cleaning tomorrow and see how it comes up. Could anyone recommend something to clean years of dust, what looks like lime scale and dirt from the plate? I've already used plenty of hot water, metho and prep wash... Not moving it.

this is a thread previously put up by Blocker which may help you

http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...light=cleaning

[Dago]

this is a thread previously put up by Blocker which may help you

http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...light=cleaning

Thanks I had a bit of a search but didn't find that one. I'll try cleaning again tomorrow now that I have the info.