Hj grill and surounds

**KRUIZ** · 03-09-2011, 08:57 PM

Hi can anyone tell me if the silver [grey] grill and head lamp rims in my 4/76 hj kingswood sandman ute are right or wrong.I have noticed that they all appear to be black so i have chased up another set and painted them black so as not to destroy the original ones if they are correct.I personaly like the black better but then again it has to be correct.Once again i look forward to everones help.

**GTS** · 03-09-2011, 10:11 PM

I'm no expert but I reckon silver/grey is wrong. Check out some of the brochures from the day, and my avatar, and I think you will find the grille and headlight rims were black.

**Rolla** · 03-09-2011, 10:39 PM

The grille and headlight surrounds on my hj sandman panel van are all black. I don't think I've ever seen a genuine hj sandman (ure or panel van) in the colour you specified. :lifesaver:

**Blocker** · 03-09-2011, 10:46 PM

You are going to want to get this;

Black lamp surrounds and Black grille.

**ozbox** · 03-09-2011, 11:24 PM

they are 100% black..ive got a pic somewhere of my fathers new hj sandman in the driveway with my new escort van and they are black..

**KRUIZ** · 03-09-2011, 11:35 PM

it allso had a sound deadner mat under the bonnet should i put that back on

**ozbox** · 03-09-2011, 11:54 PM

if its in good nick why not?

**Rolla** · 04-09-2011, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by KRUIZ

it allso had a sound deadner mat under the bonnet should i put that back on

My Sandman still has this too. Great little original feature that gives your Sandman more detail! I agree with OZ chuck it back on if its in good condition! :lifesaver:

**KRUIZ** · 04-09-2011, 12:16 AM

yes it is in great nic and still has the steal clips so i shall put it back on and i will be happier with the black grill and surounds they look good with the green