Shoving a SB Chev in it is a cop-out. Yeah easy and all that etc. The fact the Sandman is in the States for me would mean keeping it Australian.
Totally original the way GMH intended. That is what people will be blown away by.
It's not like it's a poverty 253ci, Tri-matic. L32/M40 tagged combo.
But as already stated, your Sandman ruin it if you like. It's all yours to do with what you what.
A bit harsh mateOriginally Posted by Innuendo
Yeah well, I'm like that!
Way to go Don
I'd love to see the reaction you get when its finished
Try these guys for parts as well .... http://www.kingswoodcountry.com.au/
How are your panels? Any rust to repair or replace panels? Might be pretty steep in price to ship bonnets/doors/guards
I'd like you to see it mostly stock.....but apart from that, enjoy what is uniquely Australian
Not really..... There are plenty of Yanks that would be pretty pissed if someone in Australia had a matching numbers 69 SS Camaro 350 4sp and then went on a US Camaro forum talking about whacking a VE Commodore 6.0L engine and auto into it... No offence meant to you Don....
MySandman.com.au is mainly a Sandman restoration forum... Not a modified van and ute forum... Plenty of other forums offering that. As such, most of its members are more interested in restoring their Sandman to as built original condition and talking about modifying a matching numbers one is likely to get up some members noses...
4/75 HJ XX7 Sandman Panelvan ... Persian Sand currently restoring
7/76 HX Monaro 4dr 308 4sp... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell.. SOLD
3/77 HX Sandman Panelvan ... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell .. SOLD
No, hes right. He could be a bit more encouraging and upbeat. If he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed...stay in bed.
Last edited by Alien DNA; 08-01-2014 at 05:38 PM.
Totally disagree. Its in the US, and a 308 will be a pain in the @rse. No body mods required other than the speedo cable hole, straight bolt in. To me putting a Chev and TH400 in where a 308 and 4spd were is preferable to ruining a car by lowering it and putting non original wheels on! But that is just me.
Forums are about thoughts and opinions along with helping others. Both of which I have contributed to this thread.
If you don't like my advise/opinion read somebody else's. I'm sure you'll find one you like, it's not like there's a shortage!
Why is that Byron? All the parts to rebuild a 308 are available on EBay Aust or can be ordered from companies here in Australia.... No different than us getting engine parts from the US. Not like a 308 is any more difficult to rebuild than a Chev V8.
I don't care what Don does, it's his car... But I do understand people being upset at a desirable car being modified. I also think changing a set of wheels is a lot easier than swapping out an engine and gearbox.....
4/75 HJ XX7 Sandman Panelvan ... Persian Sand currently restoring
7/76 HX Monaro 4dr 308 4sp... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell.. SOLD
3/77 HX Sandman Panelvan ... Absinth Yellow and rusty as hell .. SOLD
Don has come here asking for help with his resto/build...so far you have just put your opinion across (and thats cool ) but please do so in a more friendly manner.
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