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    Is my ute a sandman?

    Hi, ive put my ute up for sale but am starting to wonder whether it could maybe be a sandman? Its a 4/1975 HJ L31, M21, GV4, 2 seats, 2200gvw, BHJ11456B chassis number, model-HJ8WN80, body-3471498, trim1886 64V, paint-568 15949 vin-8N80TEH347149J. Engine number is QT630266. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

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    For it to be a Sandman and built in Brisbane it would (or should) have XX7 or XU3 stamped into the passenger side main tag.
    It is a 308/4Speed/3.55:1 Kingswood Ute based on the info provided. Absinth Yellow with Chamois trim.
    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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    hey put some photos up and I get back to you go the utes cheers rocky

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    Quote Originally Posted by Innuendo View Post
    For it to be a Sandman and built in Brisbane it would (or should) have XX7 or XU3 stamped into the passenger side main tag.
    It is a 308/4Speed/3.55:1 Kingswood Ute based on the info provided. Absinth Yellow with Chamois trim.
    Thanks mate, the only reason i ask is ive found out recentky that the early kingswood sandman utes didnt have the XX7 or the xU3 code stamped on them. That only started in 10/1975 so ive read. Whereas mine is 4/1975 with the same specs as a sandman.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rocky View Post
    hey put some photos up and I get back to you go the utes cheers rocky
    Hey mate, Im new to the page and cant work out how to post photos. Any suggestions? Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Innuendo View Post
    For it to be a Sandman and built in Brisbane it would (or should) have XX7 or XU3 stamped into the passenger side main tag.
    It is a 308/4Speed/3.55:1 Kingswood Ute based on the info provided. Absinth Yellow with Chamois trim.
    Im thinking its probably a mock-up but had to check just incase it wasnt. Cheers 👍

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    Where have you got this advertised for sale?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keegs414 View Post
    Thanks mate, the only reason i ask is ive found out recentky that the early kingswood sandman utes didnt have the XX7 or the xU3 code stamped on them. That only started in 10/1975 so ive read. Whereas mine is 4/1975 with the same specs as a sandman.
    Who told you that? HQ were stamped in 1974 from Acacia Ridge plant in Brisbane (we have seen miss stamped and un-stamped) XU3 stamping came in later than XX7 stamping though.

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    Hey mate, Im new to the page and cant work out how to post photos. Any suggestions? Cheers
    Click on the picture icon and upload from your computer. Just make sure they are sized for web viewing.

    Quote Originally Posted by Keegs414 View Post
    Im thinking its probably a mock-up but had to check just incase it wasnt. Cheers ��
    Worth finding out for sure.

    If you want to know 100% for sure. http://www.holdenhistoricalservices.com.au and get the certificate.
    Last edited by Innuendo; 23-10-2020 at 02:07 PM. Reason: Added HHS link
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by maxsandman View Post
    Where have you got this advertised for sale?
    On gumtree in south australia. Type in hj ute and its the yellow one from 3 days ago

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    Thanks everyone for the replies. Much appreciated! ��

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    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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