No real way to tell for sure. I could most likely pick it by inspection of the body, but tags are useless on most HQ Sandmans. I did have it previously recorded as a Sandman though
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It won't have engine or diff codes, only M20 for the box. Engine and box will be standard for the model (253 and 3.08 Salisbury)Originally Posted by playwme
So there is no real way of telling its a sandman then???? If i do the search with Holden will that tell me or is that just a waste of time??? I've attached a few pic of the van if it helps. Thanks again for all your comments.
Its a pity the paint isn't original as should be autumn gold by the id tag....it looks such old paint it must have had a respray early in its life...the guards are GTS can you see if they have been cut in, and is there any original paint on the inner guards, it looks like a Sandman to us, but there would be others here who would know HQ better than us..
looks like a good project
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
Take pics of the centre console mounts.
Console mounts may not help on HQ. If it has the mount there it is most likely is a Sandman, BUT seat separator in HQ used the same mount. I have to have a bit better look at this in the HQ ordering procedure wrt seat separator and 4spd.
If it still has the Pagewood gold painted firewall intact it may also have a telltale that is visible once the guards are removed.
I would have to have a better look if it has console mounts or not, i didnt take to much notice at first.
HK1837 - If it still has the Pagewood gold painted firewall intact it may also have a telltale that is visible once the guards are removed.
Sorry HK1837 not sure i know what you mean with the above comment???? please explain.
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mauser
Yes it still has the GTS dash in it
1974 Pagewood HQ's had body colour painted firewall. With the guards off there are certain chalk markings I have seen down low under the paint (paint lifts off the chalk). If it has been resprayed in that area the marks will be gone.
Mate does it have the rear mount for the console welded on the floor? Still got the dash in it...
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That would be a very rare surviver one. I dont thnik you could get a 253 with an M20 any other way.
Interesting that it has a six in it too...
Mauser
ps that would of been one of the last ones with the vents behind the doors.... at 3/74.
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“485650 HQ's cant be wrong...”
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hey thats my hqs floor! good example tho.
Last edited by HQGTSbrad; 17-08-2011 at 03:12 PM.
Good ol Hq debate, really creates a bit of fun for all involved...one of lifes little mysterys really!!
http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...ead.php?t=1413
Have a read through this buddy and send me any questions via pm you have and ill send you some other stuff that have that might be of assistance.
Good luck mate i hope it is for ya so we can add you to the list!!
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