Aztec trim

[mckackie]

Update.
I have called a number of prominent auto trimmers, even traced back to trimmer suppliers(dale's and Nolans) but to no avail.I did get a response from a bloke in Perth with a HZ sandman with the same pattern, but in red and orange, so I can only say that there must have been more, but from where, I don't know yet. It has been suggested it may have been a dealer's special accessory pack for a model run out promo, so I can only add that this particular example (of a sandman HX) was a late HX Pagewood build, sold through Muirs in Sydney.It's also possible that rear carpet, driving lights and after market AC may have also been part of a run-out or promo package. I f anyone has any clues, or knows where I might get it re-proed, any help would be greatly appreciated. It is a woven polyester fabric, and was stitched over the vinyl centre panel during manufacture.
As for historical records,(for this website) I will post any more findings.

[wbute]

Sounds like it could have been a competition giveaway maybe.

[sandman76]

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hi mckackie
i have managed hopefully to get a picture of my seat trim up, i have been doing a bit of research and although now in perth i believe my hx sandman was an acacia ridge build dated 09/76, i don't know how close that is to your vans dates,
ian

[mckackie]

Thanks Ian.....I have managed to find out a bit more, but still researching. mine was sold by Muirs and was a pagewood build. I have it on good advice this may have been part of a dealer promo thing, but that is yet to be varified. there has also been speculation that the trim was done by the factory, as opposed to a local trimmer. mine is also a 4/77 build.
the plot thickens.........

[Innuendo]

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This is the Aztec trim. It was common in the late '70 and early '80. The fabric was sold through Daleys Auto Marine and Upholstery Supplies Pty Ltd in Sydney.
I've seen it in multitudes of cars as it was a favourite of auto upholsterers. You must remember to have "Cloth Inserts" was an upgrade and thus desirable at that time.

I'd suggest you speak with Jim Badger Auto Upholstery (02) 4283 4199 in Fairy Meadow (Wollongong).
Jim's been around this stuff for a very long time. Just how good his memory is? He'll need to see a good picture.

Or speak with someone who is a long time servant to Daley's. I seem to remember them moving from Canterbury Road.

I certainly remember the fabric. But I have no recollection of Holden ever offering it.