HQ Sandman found!!

[Vombil]

Is this the van . . ?? Thanks to Byron for putting me onto it originally. Attachment 4035Attachment 4036

awesome!!!

[buickzz]

That's him! I'll have to get a good photo of it off you one day for the book, as I have a picture of it in there as a "before".

Happy to supply. Let me know the best way to get a high resolution shot/s to you. john

[will.co]

Howdy Team, long time no post.

Sadly the old girl went off the road for a few years due to a number of reasons. However, I did save my pennies and can happily report that the engine will be coming out this weekend, what a momentous occasion.

The plan is to have it all rebuilt and replaced to look original, apart from 2 things. 1 - A 4 barrell carb for better performance, ill keep the old one for preservation and because it is the original. 2- Extractors, ill keep the old manifold and put a shiny new set on.

Once that is all done Ill do a little tidy up of the wiring and engine bay and whip the gearbox out for a full rebuild as well. Ive noticed the steering is pretty sloppy so that will have to be fixed, plus I am sure theres a few other things that will need a tidy as well.

Can anyone offer any advice on things they have learnt or mistakes they have made? Im happy to listen to all opinions and strategies, I figure there's a load of people here who have done this before so its best if I ask questions first.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Cheers

[Sandaro]

Hey Will. Good to hear from you again. Really depends on what is wrong with engine and trans now and what you are after, stock or modified. 253 with 4 barrel is nice. These days I would do hardened valve seats in head to run umleaded (without having to worry about additive). I would also suggest working out what you want compression wise. In my 308s I have aimed for 10. 5 comp with the knowledge that I'll need 98 fuel, but performance is good from an externally looking stock set up

[will.co]

Team, this is now being rebuilt. Just read through all my 'excited' posting from years back.. ha what a nice thread to have.

Anyway, ill post pics in a few months of the resto.