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    Quote Originally Posted by xxx-sandman-xxx View Post
    Thanks guys, I will have to bite the bullet and get a holden historic report done,

    Lower GVW for 6cyl
    I would've thought 6cyl GVM would be 1860?

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    Quote Originally Posted by xxx-sandman-xxx View Post
    Thanks guys, I will have to bite the bullet and get a holden historic report done, to find out for sure......I am pretty certain it is a Sandman, as all the features so far suggest so.
    2 seat cap
    WM80 Base model not Kingswood
    Floor Shift, Console mounts
    67V Trim code Sandman or Kingswood
    Door light switches
    Lower GVW for 6cyl
    Matching numbers Pagewood Sydney example
    I really don’t think 67V is a Sandman only trim code in base model, only 18V is.
    That doesn’t mean that it isn’t a Sandman though. Door light switches were in all of them, it’s the courtesy lights under the glovebox that’s was only in Sandman. All those options were available on any Holden Ute but HHS will confirm if it’s a Sandman, I hope it is.
    Indications that might still be there are, black trim around windscreen, black plain die cast door handles, blackouts in Sandman places etc.
    Last edited by wbute; 25-05-2020 at 01:48 PM.

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    Would a 2155 gvw be a 6 cylender sandman I'm thinking not ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pj350 View Post
    Would a 2155 gvw be a 6 cylender sandman I'm thinking not ?
    Correct.
    Selling HJ 253 Engine
    Engine Number QR718*** | 19M5 Clock Casting at 6 O'Clock
    19th December 1975 Suit HJ Late Dec 1975 to April 1976

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    HX Sandman XU3 GVWs stayed the same as the rest of the range ie 2200kg for V8, and 2155kg for 6cyl.....
    HX Sandman XX7 optioned examples had lower GVWs - utes and 6cyl vans at 1860kg and V8 vans at 1950kg....
    Regards
    Rod

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    Quote Originally Posted by xxx-sandman-xxx View Post
    HX Sandman XU3 GVWs stayed the same as the rest of the range ie 2200kg for V8, and 2155kg for 6cyl.....
    HX Sandman XX7 optioned examples had lower GVWs - utes and 6cyl vans at 1860kg and V8 vans at 1950kg....
    So it’s a very unusual beast if it’s a XU3 Sandman with a 6 banger. Interesting to see if it is. Would be strange to option the smallest motor but get the higher payload tyres.

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    The old 202 would have been revving its head off at 100 Kph with that diff ratio from factory
    my god what were they thinking

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    �� Oh well, a bit disappointed, the hunt continues...
    I just got the verdict back from HHS it’s not a Sandman.

    See below,

    Hi Rod,

    Thank you for visiting HHS and for your enquiry.

    Many Holdens have been altered and upgraded over time. This HX Holden utility you have was not a Sandman originally, but a nicely optioned example of the base commercial. The good news is that the ID plate particulars belong together as well as to the bodyshell. That is a super bonus on any old Holden today.
    The HX Sandmans were not available in 6-cylinder configuration at the time your utility was built. They had been discontinued earlier in the year due to extremely low sales and only V8 vehicles were being made.

    What you have is a base utility with several options including the 3300HC engine, Trimatic automatic transmission, and bucket seats at the very least.

    It is also a possibility that the selling dealer arranged for Sandman decals, etc., to be applied prior to sale in order to satisfy a specific request if the car has presented as a Sandman in the past. Who would really know? If only these old Holdens could speak...

    This is probably not the answer you were expecting but I hope this is of some use to you.

    Please feel free to ask any questions relating to your Holden.

    Kind regards,
    Ben

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    Rodney Milne wrote:
    
    Hello Holden Historical Service’s,
    I just purchased what I believe is Pagewood HX Sandman Ute.
    It is a rare 6cyl auto with all matching numbers, chassis and
    engine. See Compliance Info below,
    ADR Tag
    HX COUPE UTILITY A
    3/77 AHX26545S With Matching Chassis Rail
    GVW 2155KG
    SEATING CAP. 2
    VIN No. 8M80LGH919436X
    Model= 8WM80XR
    Body No. 919436-S
    Trim= 1887-67V
    Paint= 568-15950
    ENG= L20 With 202 Eng No. QL656667
    Trans= M40
    RRAXLE= GV7
    FireWall Body Stamp = 25206S
    Cheers
    Rod
    Regards
    Rod

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    So thats not good news
    but now you can LS3 the thing

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    The HX Sandmans were not available in 6-cylinder configuration at the time your utility was built. They had been discontinued earlier in the year due to extremely low sales and only V8 vehicles were being made.
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    I don’t know if this is entirely right....it’s a 3/77, if above is correct and the 6cyl stopped in that month as I also have a 2/77 HX Sandman 6yl with 18V Trim. If it is correct then my 2/77 could be the last one made.
    Regards
    Rod

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