BTW, you're right Ape about only Qld sandmans having the stamp on the plate, yet xx7 sandmans from other plants need to prove their identity by other means. Most of the time this is possible by the experts, and recently holden historic services (not run by holden-but using holden records) can also verify for $90, which is good value-especially I think if your spending good money to buy one and aren't sure.

I hope your not hung up that your van isn't a sandman. Its pretty special in its own right. An XU4 black 308 4 speed. The way I see it someone wanted the power with features without the show. Bit like ordering a 6.2l Calais V now instead of an SS Commodore