Project Jasmine yellow commenced

[HZSanFan]

I feel for you, it's a hard decision that really only you can make. My HX Sandman was full of rust in all the areas you mention... After having a hard time finding a good replacement body I canned it, sold it for $1500 and bought a mostly rust free HJ Sandman for $6000.

HX Sandman
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HJ Sandman

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Great to see another Persian Sand Sandman, Is it the original colour? I loved the colour back in the 70's and bought 2 from new, a HQ sedan and a HZ Sandman. It didn't seem to be a popular colour with the buyers back then and I really don't think a lot would have been made. Would anybody know a way of finding out roughly how many Holden produced in Persian Sand Mk1 or Mk2?

[andyG]

Thanks guys, i might sit and think on it awhile

[Absinth]

Great to see another Persian Sand Sandman, Is it the original colour?

Yep, original colour and original paint. Persian Sand MK 1 with no evidence the stickers were ever fitted to it.



AndyG, if you have the skills and time to repair the rust then keep at it mate... I have seen some pretty bad vans brought back by some skilled and patient owners. Personally I find the restoration process lots of fun and get a great sense of achievement with each successful repair but with a badly rusted car you have to do it one section at a time or it can get overwhelming..... Good luck with whatever you decide.