Hz Panelvan sandman or not

[Sandaro]

XU4 was never 2000kg. It was only ever 1950kg.

I believe this is right. Byron maybe able to back me up here...

2000kg didn't come out until late HZ. early HZ XX7 was still 1950kg. As was the XU4's.

I'm no expert on hz, but this one is late right? 5/79. CHZ prefix? Once xx7 changed to 2000, I believe the same weight would apply to xu4.

[stickthis]

I'm no expert on hz, but this one is late right? 5/79. CHZ prefix? Once xx7 changed to 2000, I believe the same weight would apply to xu4.

One would think. But im 99% sure its not the case. Maybe im wrong.... but again I don't believe I am....

Byron is not on here? ok ive missed something there...... Might have to give him a buzz.

[Sandaro]

One would think. But im 99% sure its not the case. Maybe im wrong.... but again I don't believe I am....

Byron is not on here? ok ive missed something there...... Might have to give him a buzz.

As per Blocker's post, it is all about the tyres. Traditionally Tyres distinguished normal or lower GVM. I am unsure why late HZ XX7 went up to 2000 as opposed to 1950 for earlier vehicles (including in HZ) . You could be right if for instance the Sandman (as a whole) was re-rated 50kg more than a standard commercial with the same driveline- on account of what?- front spoiler??

[hdt134]

So is this van for sale? Price?

[Wombat7051]

Be good if Byron was still on here to help, however.......

[Blocker]

This is from the HZ Production Options manual.

[Robbo]

Good to read, laid out in plain english. Thank's for posting Blocker.

[stickthis]

Sandaro. Many many moons ago I was the one that researched Tyre placards beyond what a normal human would haha! I wote the hq-wb tyre placard info in the holdenpedia.

I was also the one that made the discovery about the unique 76 placards. All this is not in holden parts books. Again this was years ago!

For everyones info I have also posted a what GVW is it thread.
http://www.mysandman.com.au/forums/s...7395#post97395

As said the GVW tag on this van. IS a sandman! 100%. (I have also spoken with Byron today). The tag does not belong to the body. Or it is an error. and should say 2200kg or 1950kg. Or the body has been changed/modified to non sandman.

2000kg is a dead give away that its a sandman. (well that tag is anyway)

[Blocker]

...and this is the big problem. These vehicles have been popular for so many years, and so many were made and modified. Therefore it is not surprising that after 40+ years vehicle tags, bodies and chassis have parted ways yet it is these 3 components that identify a genuine Sandman.

This makes it a challenge and also a sense of excitement when we find a genuine Sandman.

[stickthis]

Yep very well said. The adr tag and the body tag could even be from different cars. never know....