Let the rebuild begin

[1BadVan]

This is our 9/78 XX7 HZ Sandman Panelvan, Flamenco Red, 253, 4spd. We bought the van some time ago as a family project. We finally moved it out of storage today so the rebuild can finally start. It's not going to be a quick rebuild as I want the kids to do a great deal of the work and I have lots of other commitments. Quality of rebuild will be 100%. But we have decided we want to use the van as much as possible so we will not be going to concourse standards. I will update as we go. Hope you enjoy the pics as much as I like restoring Holdens.

[wbute]

Nice! Looks fairly straight too! Hope you all have heaps of fun along the way and keep the updates coming

[jennie285]

Good stuff, its a great reward when you are driving the van for the first time.....look foward to the updates...

[HK1837]

Cool. Is it a DL7 or has it been resprayed?

[1BadVan]

It has been resprayed at some stage. How can you tell if it was a DL7 originally? Sale order papers?

Cheers Dave

[RodneyHZ253]

Looks like this will be a great project is that a kingswood protector strip down the side

[HK1837]

I'm pretty sure that is a stick on aftermarket strip by the look of it.

You can't tell if they were DL7 or not unless they are in factory paint, or you have the broadcast sheet.

[Rolla]

Nothing better than the moment you start the rebuild or finish it :errf:. let the fun begin!

[1BadVan]

Looks like this will be a great project is that a kingswood protector strip down the side

Yes stick on aftermarket protector strips.

I know the feeling about driving them for the first time it's almost unexplainable. My Torana was 14yrs in the making, great enjoyment in rebuilding it and driving it. This rebuild should be a lot quicker especially with all my little helpers.

Cheers Dave

[stickthis]

Goodluck mate. Nice colour combos etc. Will be great to see another one getting the treatment.