If you have a book, read the remove/install some times it will show the nuts, bolt and the order to take them out and put them back. lots of labeld clip lock glad bags is what i use. if you ask nicely the missus can grab a box of them when she does the shopping hehe.
1976 HJ XX7 Sandman
Genuine VN SS manual atlas grey
HX LE Coupe project
I got it all in on the weekend, it was all guesswork.
Luckily all the bolts from the engine and trans went in one box, all accessories went into another.
Just a note for anyone thinking of doing a resto.. LABEL EVERYTHING!!!!
So onto the next thing, more of a shout out really. hey ski man where did you get your chrome done? and also can anyone recommend anywhere to get zinc done in adelaide?
Cheers in advance.
mook
Really?
Will a commodore heater motor really fit in a HQ-WB?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-HQ-HJ-...item2c5ab1e385
Would be a neat conversion, has anyone seen one or have photos?
What made you want to replicate a Sandman Mook? :Chin:
sorry mook, missed the shout out.
got my bumpers exchanged at:
everlast automotive, wingfield.
10 ninth street (cnr seventh street)
08 8359 1600
~ $400 for a front bar and about the same for the pair of rear bumperettes, you'll need straight exchange units, small dings and rust is fine as long as theyre not twisted.
the chrome is also copper based not nickel based (not sure what it means technially, but my painter tells me this is a very good thing and the chrome will last ages and not go white over time)
tail light surrounds, headlight surrounds and grille surround are all original items as i just spent ages hunting good bits.
hope this helps
mook...NO...Originally Posted by mook
I would say its all about the look. Everyone (bar the handful of people on this site) know the difference between a sandman and a panelvan. so i thought that i would have a bit of fun restoring the wb into a sandman look a like. I would love to do an all original resto, but due to budget restraints i would much rater get the best possible parts for my money and build a car.
there is a little bit of everything on there, hopefull it'll all look right once it is done.
engine in bay.jpg
sorry for the poor update pic.
the roof is now painted as well.
all gets a good rub down again next weekend then colour.
Whoo
van roof.jpg
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In a few weeks time I'll Start experimenting with UltraSonic Cleaning.
You may have seen ultrasonic cleaners to clean jewelry, but i plan on making on big enough to clean car parts. I think this will work a treat to clean any plastic with grains (ie dash facias)
see this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Ec7dCZSto
That looks like a good idea
When you do get this invention up and going, you should go on the inventers on ABC
HZ Jasmine Yellow Windowless Sandman, now being driven everywhere and is finished!
HZ Madeira Red Windowless sandman now Sold to Bigrob
HX Mandarin Red Sandman Ute finished, and club registered
1979 HZ malachite windowless van with 308 5spd, all chromed up and shiny finished and named "The Player"
Married to RodneyHZ253
You'll have a very personalized one of a kind look-a-like Sandman once its done mate, like none other on this site. I can definitely picture what your aiming at....
Who knows maybe once its complete you'll have your very own spread in a customs vans magazine...
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