Is this a HJ Sandman Ute? Please Help...

[Outlaw]

Hi All,

I have come across this HJ Holden Ute and I am unsure if it is a Sandman or not.

Any help identifying this vehicle would be appreciated.

Holden HJ Ute

Vin- 8N80RFH891562J
Built- 6/76
Chassis- BHJ 60370S
GVW- 1860kg
Seating Cap. 2
Model- 8WN80JR
Body-891562-S
Trim-1918-60A
Colour-567-17774 (Royal Plum Metallic)
Driveline- L32-M20-GU4

Vehicle has been rebuilt and most things changed from original- ie is now painted yellow

Thank you in advance.

[HK1837]

It most likley is but you can't tell 100% certain off the ID plates. I'd give it about a 99% or higher chance, you weren't supposed to be able to order an A626/A627 colour chart HJ commercial in metallic unless it was a Sandman.

What a great car though, a HJ Kingswood Sandman ute in Royal Plum with Chamois/Black trim. It is the very first HJ Sandman I have recorded in that colour. If it was an L31 M41 car i'd be chasing you for it!

[Outlaw]

Thanks for the information HK1837, you are always helpful and knowledgeable. This ute appears to be in good condition, but it has been customised some what.

It is now 308 automatic but still has the console and floor shift hole still there, it is yellow now with no fluted guards and a frenched antenna hole etc.

I thought this one might be hard to identify without the original paperwork, but I will have a look behind some of the interior parts etc to see if I can spot any of the original colour. It is potentially on the market given there is interest (I do not own it, it is a work mates )

Thanks again, Ben.

[Taily]

Hi All,

I have come across this HJ Holden Ute and I am unsure if it is a Sandman or not.

Any help identifying this vehicle would be appreciated.

Holden HJ Ute

Vin- 8N80RFH891562J
Built- 6/76
Chassis- BHJ 60370S
GVW- 1860kg
Seating Cap. 2
Model- 8WN80JR
Body-891562-S
Trim-1918-60A
Colour-567-17774 (Royal Plum Metallic)
Driveline- L32-M20-GU4

Vehicle has been rebuilt and most things changed from original- ie is now painted yellow

Thank you in advance.

Wow, now that is a cool combination!

[HK1837]

If it was a 308 car (even a manual) i'd buy it if it is in good cond, but I don't want a 253.

[Wombat7051]

Sounds a lot like this one.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gosne...ute/1051802413

$_20.JPG

[Outlaw]

That's the one, the owner has decided to sell today, I will check out some things on the car for anyone that is interested.

[micks_sandman]

Nice find... Keep us posted on how you go

[Outlaw]

Nice find... Keep us posted on how you go

Just an update for you all- I went to my mates house to do a thorough inspection of his ute this afternoon. Found the chassis number and it matches the tags! I then pulled out some of the interior to find the original finish inside and yes, the Royal Plum Metallic was visible so I am quite sure that it has never been rebodied etc. This ute appears to be in really good condition, nice and straight and not a lot of rust visible at all.

To correct some things I said earlier- It seems to be a 304 and not a 308, it has VN heads, carb manifold and Holley- looks like a square bore 600 vacuum secondary new generation carby. The shaved fuel filler has only been plated over, so the original shape in the rear quarter is there to return it to standard. The interior is all black now, with what appears to be a long grain vinyl- door trims, hoodliner etc. It has a black console which is now automatic style. It has power steer, standard heater box (No Air). Has a wagon bumper fitted to the rear and a lot of statesman bright wear. Wheel arch stainless trims are in good condition.

Wheels are 17" Speedy Malibu's, wheels and tyres appear to be good condition. That's about all I can remember off the top of my head.

['Ox']

Is it painted Absinth yellow looks nice should consider some decals