Do you think this is a HQ sandman

[mauser]

Hi Troopybaz....

Looks very promising. Are you sure the paint isnt Salamanca Red 1824/1311 13138. That is a very popular colour in a HQ. The trim should of been chestnut.

http://gallery.oldholden.com/Mr_Jone...Salamanca+Red/
http://gallery.oldholden.com/Mr_Jone...stnut/Belmont/

Van is in the right time frame and ticks the boxes from the plates. It wont have a changed GMV and tyre plackard or the light switches in the door frames as all HQ vans are Belmonts and these options wernt included by default in HQ Panelvan Sandmans. The later HQ vans used the new steel pressing from the incoming HJ's and my Adelaide van is earlier than yours and no vents either.

A couple of indicators to look for are :-
. The rear console mount welded to the floor.
. The GTS wheel spare mounting cup under the rear.
. The GTS wiring harness under the dash.
. all black HQ SS grille.

We would love some pictures when you can and welcome fellow HQeeeyyy. Byron (HK1837) is the person to contact here to get a more extensive verification of your van.

Mauser