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**RAEME** · 09-01-2014, 06:53 AM

Hi Don good luck with the resto if you decide to go original. More then happy to trade some engine and gearbox parts, trim etc if you get me a good complete muncie gearbox, you know just putting that out there.

Flamenco_not_Flamingo · 15-01-2014, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Innuendo

Yeah well, I'm like that!

Ah mate, I'm the exact opposite, just like to see people enjoy their thing especially if they aren't hurting people.

**ozbox** · 13-02-2014, 02:29 PM

i know of 2 sandman vans that were taken to america in the 80s...where they are no idea?

**pj350** · 13-02-2014, 03:31 PM

Geeeeeeepers .....Don you still there ? Good luck with the restoration, restore the body back to original ... drop in your own running gear to suit yourself , but make sure you keep the original running gear for the van .

**adam perth** · 14-02-2014, 02:37 PM

goodluck Don. why not run a 350 / Muncie 4 speed?, just a thought... (same hole in floor, crossmember and tailshaft from memory? )

Guys have run small block chev and the holden M21 4 speed over here at times but tearing a tooth off first gear is common after punishment. but it will hold up if you look after it.

maybe keep the holden 308 on an engine stand in your shed as a talking point over beers..

**don3527** · 15-02-2014, 12:37 AM

Hi guys, still here! Project is going well, I just got the body pulled last weekend and have it mounted to the rotisserie so it is easier to work on. I stripped most of the paint with chemical on the straight panels, going to take it to a media blaster to get the rest of the paint removed. Still undecided on the motor, we have lots of options here for motors and transmissions! We'll hold onto all of the original motor and transmission parts if we decide to go with a modern motor so it can always go back to original. I'm not one for "hacking" things up and destroying them! What is the best shop manual you guys can recommend that would have wiring schematics and assembly help? I have taken hundreds of photos and documented everything as I tore the car apart but I wouild still like some good literature for the reassembly.

**Valencia** · 15-02-2014, 03:28 AM

An old holden gregorys manual would be good info dont know if you can get it on hard disc
pretty sure you can someone here will guide you which is best

**Innuendo** · 15-02-2014, 03:54 AM

Here's a Gregory's one listed on ebay Don.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-HX...-/200982870540

Or a Max Ellery version:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-HQ...-/251370484318

**HK1837** · 15-02-2014, 08:51 AM

These are good, there are at least 6 volumes though for a commercial, and they are HQ meaning you really need the supplements for later series as well.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HQ-HOLDEN...2#ht_82wt_1153

Flamenco_not_Flamingo · 15-02-2014, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by don3527

Hi guys, still here! Project is going well, I just got the body pulled last weekend and have it mounted to the rotisserie so it is easier to work on. I stripped most of the paint with chemical on the straight panels, going to take it to a media blaster to get the rest of the paint removed. Still undecided on the motor, we have lots of options here for motors and transmissions! We'll hold onto all of the original motor and transmission parts if we decide to go with a modern motor so it can always go back to original. I'm not one for "hacking" things up and destroying them! What is the best shop manual you guys can recommend that would have wiring schematics and assembly help? I have taken hundreds of photos and documented everything as I tore the car apart but I wouild still like some good literature for the reassembly.

Well done mate.

Thanks for the update, there seems to be plenty of interest in your project which is great.

keep the info coming.