What have you done on,in or to your Sandman lately?

[Vombil]

Yep, HX is sadly under-rated in the world of Sandman. Just a throw back to its poor rep at release in the 70's. HJ was just as evil handling and was plainer to look at, but is accepted as an equal to HQ and HZ. Who knows, utes are worth less than vans but are heaps rarer.HX is less desirable than other series but is essentially exactly the same as the others.

Im not going to argue with that assessment!

[mauser]

Yep, HX is sadly under-rated in the world of Sandman. Just a throw back to its poor rep at release in the 70's. HJ was just as evil handling and was plainer to look at, but is accepted as an equal to HQ and HZ. Who knows, utes are worth less than vans but are heaps rarer.HX is less desirable than other series but is essentially exactly the same as the others.

I dont think it was the HX's looks but the reports of the journalists at the time commenting that the thing hardly idled. The poor attempt at tuning the engines for the ADR requirements made them lack the power of the predecessor. The HJ 308 was the most powerful with its reported increased compression and bhp over the HQ but fell away sharply in the HX guise. That doesnt help the sales when you read a car runs badly and uses more fuel.


Mauser

HJ 5.0 litre
Capacity 308 ci (5047 cc)
OHV V8, rear wheel drive, rear wheel drive
Single four barrel Rochester 4MV Quadrajet downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke 101.66 mm x 77.77 mm
Power output (DIN) 240 bhp (179.0 kW) at 4800 rpm
Torque (DIN) 315 bhp (434 Nm) at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio 9.7:1


HX 5.0 litre (308 ci)
Bore and stroke:4.0 inches (101.6 mm) x 3.062 inches (75.0 mm)
OHV with hydraulic lifters, single camshaft
Four Barrel Rochester 4MC - 4MV Carburettor
Power output (DIN):161 kW at 4800 rpm
Torque (DIN):400 Nm at 3100 rpm
Compression ratio 9.7:1

[micks_sandman]

Got my van back from the panel beaters and he has done a fantastic job. Passenger side gutter has had some major repairs, both bottoms of rear quarters had dents and rust removed. The cowl panel was fully removed, rust repaired in the lower section (underneith the cowl) the "A" pillars were repaired just under the cowl, then a cowl panel was made out of 3 original cowl panels and then re-fitted to the car. Before it was fitted I had to give him my front guards so that the cowl sat at the correct height to the guards! I need to save some more money so that he can fix the sills and some more smaller sections of the gutters.
My engine has been recoed, along with the gearbox which I will pick up tomorrow. Rust repairs have come up awsome!Attachment 6339Attachment 6340Attachment 6341Attachment 6342Attachment 6343Attachment 6344Attachment 6344Attachment 6345Attachment 6346

Nice one, great progress, getting closer to Paint!!!! keep us posted L31

[craigHZ]

Sorry to say mines only a replica, but just in the process of fitting a a GTS dash and full hood lining, shes not looking to bad.

[Robbo]

Good on you craigHZ, there is nothing wrong with owning a replica. If you are enjoying being part of the vanning crowd, that is all that matters.

[RAEME]

I've just finished pulling out the complete front end to rebush, also just removed the diff, fuel tank exhaust etc so as I can pressure wash underneath and reapply under body deadner and repaint wheel arches. I'm going to paint diff while im at it and fit new springs shocks etc

[agr071]

What have i done to my van lately.................................... about the same as i've done since February................
NOTHING!!!

[thatotherguy]

What have i done to my van lately.................................... about the same as i've done since February................
NOTHING!!!

me too

[craigHZ]

Good on you craigHZ, there is nothing wrong with owning a replica. If you are enjoying being part of the vanning crowd, that is all that matters.

Thanks Robbo yes im loving the vanning again my HZ is my second van, had a HG 30 years jez thats along time ago when ya say it out loud, and i was part of the local van club Bay city vans. seems like im the only one left LOL

[thatotherguy]

Thanks Robbo yes im loving the vanning again my HZ is my second van, had a HG 30 years jez thats along time ago when ya say it out loud, and i was part of the local van club Bay city vans. seems like im the only one left LOL

pics of HG please