Could this be a sandman - Chassis swap

**wbute** · 13-09-2011, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by playwme

Best thing to do is just fix cars for the love of fixing cars. If you're doing it for the monetary value then you can't have any fun with it.

Yes, but this whole website is based around HQ-HZ Sandmans. If it was HQ-WB commercials it would make no difference to the numbers. So it is important on this particular site.

**playwme** · 13-09-2011, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by wbute

Yes, but this whole website is based around HQ-HZ Sandmans. If it was HQ-WB commercials it would make no difference to the numbers. So it is important on this particular site.

We have a section for Replica Sandman's as well. It can always go in there if the chassis isn't right. What I'm saying is , build it for yourself to enjoy. It all gets a bit serious otherwise. Given this kids skills with welding (and if he does a painting course he'll no doubt be good at that too) he should be able to restore this thing for a very reasonable price, and to him it can still be a Sandman. Don't worry about what some nupty anal retentive collector will give you for it when it's done.
I've got a HQ coupe sitting in the old house at the farm. It doesn't have it's original chassis. Not sure why but apparently the chassis under it is from a HQ Statesman. Legally that may make the car a HQ Statesman (not sure how far the RTA would go with that and whether they have that chassis no listed as a HQ stato) but it's still a Monaro to me and that's how I'll enjoy it.

**playwme** · 13-09-2011, 08:11 PM

In support of Ozbox's argument I've seen an "Overlander" conversion done on a Patrol chassis. The vehicle was registered as a Nissan Patrol, no mention of Holden at all.

**ozbox** · 13-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by playwme

In support of Ozbox's argument I've seen an "Overlander" conversion done on a Patrol chassis. The vehicle was registered as a Nissan Patrol, no mention of Holden at all.

i actually do not have an argument coz its fact so therefore no argument.:Tophat:.

education is what im doing here..educating the lurkers that read and dont post so they dont get caught paying big bucks for the wrong vehicle wether its a hq gts or a sandman...:(
all 2 t is doing is making it more interesting reading for the lurkers and educating them not to get caught out..

**Gaddy** · 13-09-2011, 08:26 PM

PG 13 the lurkers I say Oz ! If they don't want to contribute here then they get what they deserve in my world!

**jennie285** · 13-09-2011, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Gaddy

PG 13 the lurkers I say Oz ! If they don't want to contribute here then they get what they deserve in my world!

Trouble is Gaddy the lurkers are the ones who will stamp miss matching chassis left right and centre, and flog them off to unsuspecting buyers who will think they are getting the ultimate sandman....I think this is what Ozbox is trying to get across.....:Chin:

**playwme** · 13-09-2011, 08:33 PM

Doesn't matter how much you educate people. A scammer will always be able to find a patsy if it looks like a great deal. Plenty of people still don't use the internet at all and wouldn't have a clue about how to find the right information.

**Gaddy** · 13-09-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by playwme

We have a section for Replica Sandman's as well. It can always go in there if the chassis isn't right. What I'm saying is , build it for yourself to enjoy. It all gets a bit serious otherwise. Given this kids skills with welding (and if he does a painting course he'll no doubt be good at that too) he should be able to restore this thing for a very reasonable price, and to him it can still be a Sandman. Don't worry about what some nupty anal retentive collector will give you for it when it's done.
I've got a HQ coupe sitting in the old house at the farm. It doesn't have it's original chassis. Not sure why but apparently the chassis under it is from a HQ Statesman. Legally that may make the car a HQ Statesman (not sure how far the RTA would go with that and whether they have that chassis no listed as a HQ stato) but it's still a Monaro to me and that's how I'll enjoy it.

Gotta agree play! My van has a VIC police number on the engine but it's still My Sandman and I enjoy it for that!
And yes twotees I have been watching this thread for a while and am starting to get a little worried about the path it has taken in taking the gloss off Myles s find and his enthusiasm for what he clearly is passionate about!
Maybe blocker can shift the nitty gritty stuff to the appropriate thread that is When is a sandman not a sandman! (poss called something similar) and let Myles have this thread back!
Just sayin!

**ozbox** · 13-09-2011, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Gaddy

And yes twotees I have been watching this thread for a while and am starting to get a little worried about the path it has taken in taking the gloss off Myles s find and his enthusiasm for what he clearly is passionate about!

i dont see any path that has been taken that isnt good..its fantastic that myles is passionate about his "sandman"..
if im the bad man for saving this young fella some money on what would never be a genuine collectible vehicle because of mismatching numbers then so be it..

**V6HQUTE** · 13-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by playwme

build it for yourself to enjoy. It all gets a bit serious otherwise. Given this kids skills with welding (and if he does a painting course he'll no doubt be good at that too) he should be able to restore this thing for a very reasonable price, and to him it can still be a Sandman. Don't worry about what some nupty anal retentive collector will give you for it when it's done

thats the one mate why else build a car, its there for the enjoyment of building something yourself, learning, and being able to go throughout the car/ute and tell someone exactly what youd done when they cant tell, cheers mate i can do a bit of painting, nothing flash but enough for the moment, my hq will never be for sale, even if it sits in the shed for 30years itll always be there, waiting, i think ive opened a big bag of worms here lol