308 turbo 400 sandmans vans hz

**Valencia** · 08-09-2011, 05:28 PM

Just wondering if anyone would know how many were made in 1977 i have been told that they are the rare ones is this true or is someone telling me fibs
cheers gene.

**Blocker** · 08-09-2011, 06:30 PM

There are no records kept therefore the answer cannot be given.
However HK1837 has been compiling a database of Sandman's for several years and may be able to tell you how may have been recorded. But it would not be an official GM number.

I need to put a note on the forums somewhere to say that no sales figures for Sandmans etc. It is a very common question. :Tophat:

**adam perth** · 08-09-2011, 07:04 PM

i would agree with rare.
i only know of 3. 1 x saddle tan, 1 x Valencia, 1 x Jasmine. My guess would be less than 10 known in existance now.

wait and see what the HK1837 says

good combo to get, you can run the CHEV and keep everything else stockish.

**Valencia** · 08-09-2011, 07:28 PM

Just asking the question because i think mine is one from what i have been told its valencia orange with buckskin trim will get the numbers on the weekend then if someone can verify this for me i will be stoked but im 99% sure it is a sandman

cheers gene.

**Blocker** · 08-09-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Glacier 73

Just asking the question because i think mine is one from what i have been told its valencia orange with buckskin trim will get the numbers on the weekend then if someone can verify this for me i will be stoked but im 99% sure it is a sandman

cheers gene.

Post up all the plate info, and get some photos of the car uploaded, there's a couple people that will help you quickly enough.

**HK1837** · 08-09-2011, 08:01 PM

308 TH400 Sandman utes are the rare ones. Vans are still not common in that build configuration but not as rare as utes (today anyway). The main reason will be the cost of the (imported) TH400 box. It was a huge cost compared to the vehicle price. A sensible buyer that wanted a Sandman auto for example for a tow vehicle would have bought a 253 trimatic for much less cost. 308 manual were about as useful a tow vehicle as a Corolla!

By all means put your ID data up here. If you don't wish to publish them to the world PM them to me and i'll tell you what it is (or isn't).