Quote Originally Posted by Mickle1979 View Post
Thanks for the info! Have sent an email off for the VPR and awaiting a reply.

Interesting that it was painted in Satin Mist Metallic! To my recollection, I haven't seen any in this colouring! Is this a common colour or could it be rare?

With the trim, I have heard there was 2 different types of black, as in vinal (the other type, I can't put my finger on). From the tags (or any other indicator) is there a way of knowing?
I would say the colour wasn't common but this is likely because it simply wasn't popular at the time. I have though seen them over the years.
With the trim you had Slate Black 18V and Black 19V both were used in HJ Sandman's. There was different "grains" used but this is typically long grain and roebuck. Pretty sure HJ were long grain. Sandpaper grain in latter models on certain parts.

Quote Originally Posted by Mickle1979 View Post
Ben sent an email back asking for any numbers stamped into the body/she'll, but from my recollection, the Adelaide build HJ didn't have any. Am I right?
I'd say you are right. Only Sydney/Pagewood stamped the firewall from what I remember.