What conditon is your Sandman in?

**Innuendo** · 13-11-2018, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by wbute

Not sure that only HZ got Turbo boxes. All Overlanders were Turbo transmission and they started in HJ.

HQ 350 was TH400 and HJ through HZ 308 were TH400. They reverted to TH350 by the end of HZ.

**Sandaro** · 13-11-2018, 07:07 PM

Sounds right, I think that Holden changed the model year each September in the year prior (in line with GM in the states), other manufacturers do the same. In the states you'd actually have a new model released every year in September, but that didn't happen here obviously due to smaller population not making that frequent a change worthwhile

**Bobcat68** · 18-11-2018, 07:20 PM

Thanks Sandaro, that explains why my van (10/78 build) has a J (79 year) as I also was confused about it.

**Taily** · 13-11-2018, 08:03 PM

Early ‘75 HJ 308/TH400 Absinth ute - has been in the one family (I’ve owned it for a bit over 20 years) since new. Gazelle interior, air/steer. All fnished and enjoying putting as many k’s on it I can. A bit of fun with a built motor and box and a 150 shot under the quaddie. Lovin’ it.

**XX7SANDMN** · 14-11-2018, 09:15 PM

1978 hz xx7 sandman ute factory 308 turbo 400 3.08 lsd factory air and power steering all matching numbers Atlantis blue v63 doeskin but changed trim to black slate but still have old trim tucked away Licenced and driven at leased once a month

**Leyla** · 14-11-2018, 09:55 PM

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05/78 HZ Sandman (non matching numbers unfortunately), Jasmine Yellow with slate black interior (originally - not currently). Very modified, 308 stroked to a 355, supra 5 speed, custom stainless 3 inch exhaust, Gilmour drive and 600 double pumper Holley. Hope iv'e got that all right. Currently Tuxedo black?

Fully registered and being driven, will require full body off resto at some point. Waiting until we officially own her and not the bank before going down that route.

**Big Rob** · 16-11-2018, 02:47 AM

DSC03673.JPGI think most of you know mine, condition is pretty good

1978 Madiera Red Sydney build

Good news (for me anyway) is that I have found a HQ Barbados Green Sandman van that has been under a tarp in a dry environment for 35 years and I'm in negotiation to buy it.... It has ridiculously low kms and is in totally original condition... 308/4-speed and black interior.
The second I own it I'll post it up.... This is the van I've dreamed about since I was 16.... Holy grail.

**Innuendo** · 16-11-2018, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by Big Rob

Good news (for me anyway) is that I have found a HQ Barbados Green Sandman van that has been under a tarp in a dry environment for 35 years and I'm in negotiation to buy it.... It has ridiculously low kms and is in totally original condition... 308/4-speed and black interior.
The second I own it I'll post it up.... This is the van I've dreamed about since I was 16.... Holy grail.

Good luck with the purchase Rob. Looking forward to the photo's should you get it.

**maxsandman** · 19-11-2018, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Big Rob

Good news (for me anyway) is that I have found a HQ Barbados Green Sandman van that has been under a tarp in a dry environment for 35 years and I'm in negotiation to buy it.... It has ridiculously low kms and is in totally original condition... 308/4-speed and black interior.
The second I own it I'll post it up.... This is the van I've dreamed about since I was 16.... Holy grail.

Sounds like a great find & a terrific van, I hope the deal comes off for you, Good Luck