Looking for opinions on this possible HJ XX7

[Rolla]

Welcome Norwester. I'm sure your stay here will be a rewarding one. XX7 on the ID, what a bonus! XX7 Sandmans from my understanding are more sought after and valuable. For the right price, I'd definitely snatch that one up! As the forum mum said, it takes a lot of time, effort and money to return a Sandman like that back to original factory settings but in the end its very rewarding.

[Blocker]

Welcome Norwester! That's a great find and a nice HJ, is the date stamp 3 or 5/75?
Door trims are correct, do not be convinced to swap to Kinsgswood trims for your HJ also notice the dash fascia has the centre air vent filled in? That's a possible sign it is the original fascia.
Also check the vents on the side, they should be the old HQ style that spin, not the vertical/horizontal type found in later models.

Make sure you get the chassis number off the front rail and check it with the BHJxxxx on your ADR plate.

[Norwester]

Thanks everyone for your advice...

Thanks HZSandman - good to see the windows can be filled in -I really want windowless - enjoyed your album
We've only seen what you've seen Blocker - these pics - we're in the West and it's in the East!

We're at that stage where someone needs to look at it to verify the chassis number with the ADR plate
and also check out the rust.

It's not about resale it's going to be loved

Cheers

[Rico]

lucky you! Genuine XX7 van, Im chasing one myself, pref windowless also but if it has side windows and filling em in is too much then Ill bubble window em!! Grab that van mate and enjoy it!

[Norwester]

Well everyone, just thought we'd give you an update..
We're now the very proud owners of a HJ Sandman!!!!
Paid for her on Monday, she's on the truck today and it's
heading to WA!!!!
Looking forward to setting eyes on it......bought it unseen - had a someone look at it for us to confirm the chassis number with ADR plate - all good - so we said yes!!!!!
Thanks all for your input and help....we'll be needing plenty more thru the restoration!
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[Robbo]

That's great Norwester, another one going to a good home. It's good to see it saved.

[HK1837]

Another new one to me. That is 18 x HJ Sandmans in this colour now.

[Vombil]

Nice scoop Norwester!

how did Adamperth 'the sandman magnet' miss this one?