Persian Sand Met. XX7

**Max_Van** · 22-09-2010, 12:09 PM

I hear ya mate

I guess for me it's one of those things where i would like to get it as close to how it rolled out or the dealer but with upgraded safety in mind.

It's when judges get down to details like...theres too many threads showing on the back side of the bolt that retains the seatbelt....thats when they loose me.

I just want people to sit in it and say "So this is what they were like in the day"

**ozbox** · 22-09-2010, 12:24 PM

**the ski man** · 22-09-2010, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Max_Van

I just want people to sit in it and say "So this is what they were like in the day"

This is exactly the same for my rebuild, as long as it looks the same as it did when the first owner fired it up, im quite okay with doing safety and performance updates.

i like the way the swaybar was done too, im going to have to replicate this on mine as the sedan diff housings have the swaybar mounts in different spots. im glad you posted that pic.

**GTS** · 22-09-2010, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Max_Van

I just want people to sit in it and say "So this is what they were like in the day"

Thats where I'm heading with mine. You'll notice I didnt mention that you had the incorrect hose clamps and fan belt

**Max_Van** · 22-09-2010, 02:22 PM

I think the fuel, air and water passing through the motor is not genuine 70's material....I'm slack :Tongue:

**GTS** · 22-09-2010, 02:24 PM

Since I stripped the tyres off the rims and had them sandblasted I guess I'll have to find that guy that sells period correct air.....NOT :yawn:

**stickthis** · 22-09-2010, 07:24 PM

I have it in a bottle here mate. Only $1,000 a litre non compressed.

**Max_Van** · 22-09-2010, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by stickthis

I have it in a bottle here mate. Only $1,000 a litre non compressed.

And the usual response is "Mate i can get it cheaper on ebay"

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Originally Posted by HK1837

Don't worry about judges. Just build it up and enjoy it. In my opinion the only Sandmans that should be left original are those really original untouched examples. Anything else restore as you like, just make them look standard. No-one cares if they have a injected 304 or a stroked 308 in them. Just don't do stupid things like cut holes in the floor for some stupid oversized gearbox, or to fit Commodore seats or doof doof speakers. I reckon there would be nothing cooler than an original looking HJ Sandman ute or van that has an injected, stroked 5 litre in it (with QT engine number), 4L60 box, original diff, widened 15" GTS rims, power steer, factory HJ-WB A/C and original looking interior albeit with hidden modern sound and cruise control. No-one would do this to an untouched car, but why not do it to yours? It'll cost you about the same as a concours attempt and be much easier!

Will do my best

**stickthis** · 22-09-2010, 09:07 PM

haha too easy Byron. I got most right =) wasnt a bad attempt.

Like others say do it how you want it. I am doing a silly build on a HZ GTS. 100% original. But thats what I want to do. When done it will be one of the most orginal HZ GTS's around. But I doubt I will show it as its for me to enjoy not others lol.

Make your car YOUR own.