HX Sandman Van Confirmation Please

[DNO62]

Hello folks,
I am brand new to the world of Sandman Vans, I have been busy with all other sorts of Holdens since I was a lad. Would it be possible for someone to assess if the following is a genuine HX Sandman:

Model - HX8WM70
Body No - 216004-A
Trim - 1916-18V
Paint - 568-17777
Eng - L31
Trans - M21
GVM - 1950
Seating Cap - 2
VIN - 8M70TGL365527X
Chassis No - DHO85294
Engine No - 0951450P

Thank you for your assistance.
Cheers,

[maxsandman]

Looks to originally be sandman tags, but engine & chassis have been changed

[Innuendo]

18V Trim confirms it was built as a Sandman along with the 1950 GVM.
The "P" on the end of the engine number is for "Police" meaning it has had a pass and given a police issued engine number (no it was not a police car or engine!).
Chassis number doesn't read right (check it again).

[mr.jones]

What's the Chassis No. on the ADR tag should be around AHX16300A?

[DNO62]

Hi folks,
Like I said, new to Sandman Vans. I will have another crack at the chassis number tomorrow. Thanks for your help so far.
Cheers,

[DNO62]

Chassis No on the ADR tag is AHX16248A

[mr.jones]

Thanks, all the numbers line up the Body and PSN are a perfect match with another van I have recorded.

[DNO62]

Wow, you maintain a data base. Nice work, nice work indeed.
I should be satisfied that I have purchased a genuine Sandman Van?

[playwme]

I should be satisfied that I have purchased a genuine Sandman Van?

The tags are definitely Sandman and all 3 belong together. Chassi has obviously been swapped out which hurts value and perceived originality. You'll have to check the body to see if it's Sandman ( do a search on body identifiers). It could have a new chassis ( or old, as its most likely HQ chassis) or it could have had the tags put onto a completely different car.

You're going to get differing opinions on whether it's still "genuine" without the original chassis, and it will make the sell a lot harder. If you're going to restore it, do it for yourself and not for the investment.

[DNO62]

Thanks for the advice playwme, everything on the body indicates it is a genuine Sandman. The different Chassis had me confused, however I intend to restore it for my pleasure, definetly not intending on it being a concours quality car.
Cheers,