HQ Sandman??!!

[samin8r]

All HQ Sandmans are XX7's Jennie. That one Greg had was a level higher again in desirability being a 308, but no-one here is going to knock back a HQ Sandman in any guise, even a 173 M22 with 4 wheel drums would make me happy! In many ways it'd be better than a 308 example as it wouldn't matter if you didn't restore it to original and put a BBC in it!

???? What about Sydney,Melbourne or Adelaide builds?

[HK1837]

What about them? They are all XX7's, if they weren't they wouldn't be a Sandman.

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Thanks Blocker!! I guess things happen when theyre supposed to!!! Will share the process as it goes along for sure!

Great project to keep me out of rehab!

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Thanks Byron! I like the idea of having the 4 speed auto.....but would be nice to have a manual to stick with the originality side of things

I wouldn't worry all that much about originality if you are putting and EFI 304 in it! When you get closer to doing it i'll give you some tips about how to do things with the EFI conversion to avoid making irreversible changes

[Alien DNA]

There is a great way to make those 9 days fly by.

What you need to do is plan for the arrival, clear space, start planning the project or at least what you think you need to do when it arrives and start preparing for that. Time will fly as you get things ready, oh and one last thing.

Keep visiting mysandman.com.au to share info and ask questions

Indeed theres a garage to be rearranged to make way for her......she'll be sharing space with her matching trailer!!
The procedure for dis assembly is already underway ..... bodywork will take priority, then the chassis and running gear.

You know i'll be here Blocker.... i'll be flying the HQ flag proudly, you HJ,X,Z guys have had it too good for too long!

[HK1837]

Funny thing is, all the HJ-HZ guys will be jealous as hell! Even if they won't admit it!

[Alien DNA]

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I wouldn't worry all that much about originality if you are putting and EFI 304 in it! When you get closer to doing it i'll give you some tips about how to do things with the EFI conversion to avoid making irreversible changes

Well with a cracked block, originality isnt on the cards.

But i will most definitely be picking your brain on the EFI conversion. 99% sure thats the route i want to take with the engine. Looking forward to working with you Byron. Thanks heaps

[hainzy]

Good on ya Alien. Go the EFI. HQs can be a pig to drive if you havent replaced everything and made it comfy and drivable. A gofast yet reliable and economical engine is one step to making it that ace car you dreamed it would be. Byron will sort you out. He was a great help to me when i put the EFI in my VH.

[Alien DNA]

Thanks Hainzy! I think the good lady wife might get jealous with the amount of TLC the van will get hahahah

Mate we still have to catch up for a few beers and a yarn or two.....hopefully soon mate!

[hxbunny]

Great score Alien,
I see you've updated your tag, the colour must have been a karma thing.

Cheers Mark

[Alien DNA]

Cheers Mark

Beggars cant be choosers when it comes to hq sandman colours i guess

[HK1837]

Start trolling around wrecking yards for a Commodore fuel tank with integral EFI pump, and start looking at how it'll fit into the HQ without modding anything except for hold-down straps. This way you avoid external pump and swirl pot mounts. If I were you I'd find a crashed ute or van chassis and just cut it and keep the bit between the rear of cab crossmember and the rear shocks crossmember, this way you can play with making up a mounting arrangement that fits under the van rear floor, and get a filler for the new tank added. I have a circuit here that will allow a Commodore fuel sender to operate a late HQ fuel guage. Believe me, this sounds hard but will save you lots of heartache later. The way I like to see these cars done means mods to the RH inner guard but just use another guard for this. The biggest hassle is how to get the wiring through the firewall.