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    New member and ex-original owner of HX Sandman with stories info and parts to sell

    Hi Everyone,
    I used to be the very proud owner of one of the very first Absinth Yellow HX Sandman’s sold in western Sydney back in 1976, just after I first started my apprenticeship.
    I originally saw a story in a car magazine at the time comparing the then HJ Sandman to the old MG TC, insinuating that it was the modern day equivalent of the old MG for popularity.
    I had just come back from a holiday to the Northern Territory with my dad, and thought then it would be great to have a Sandman to travel around the country in.
    Luckily for me, this was just on the cusp of the panelvan boom of the mid 1970’s and all the fringe benefits that went with it. (Hee, Hee!)
    When I went to look around, I found what was to become my HX Sandman sitting in Hillsdons Holden showroom in Parramatta, and I then soon became a very poor apprentice for 4 years paying back the bank.
    Sadly, after many years of fun and memories it was sold in 1989, and I still dream about it today.
    I am currently selling some GM Holden parts that I originally purchased in the mid 1980’s from Hillsdons Holden in Parramatta just before they closed down.
    Most of the parts were to suit my dads 1979 HZ SLE Statesman, with the balance for my 1976 HX Sandman but were never used, and are all in perfect mint as new condition.
    Some of the items I have started to advertise on www.Gumtree.com.au for sale, but I have yet to do the others just yet because of Christmas coming so soon.
    I have pictures and lists of everything if anyone is interested and I can email you some if required.
    I hope to hear from you all soon and thanks again for your time.

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    welcome to the sandman community! Great story too! I have a HX sandman van and would love to know and see what you have on offer!
    Hope you enjoy the site and stick around for a while!
    Pm me with details or post a link to them! I'll check gumtree out now !
    Cheers!

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    Gumtree link was a bit broad you might need to make it more direct to your items!
    Cheers!

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    Good on ya ADR, keep 'em you might find another.

    Mauser

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    Good on ya ADR, keep 'em you might find another.

    Mauser
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    , have any photos of the hx? also could you post a list of the parts youve got

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    Awesome stuff

    Wow, a brand new HX Sandman - you must have had some real "benefits" back then

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    Sorry for any mix up,
    If you could email me a daryljw@bigpond.com I can send through my complete list of car parts for sale, and I can then email you any pics of anything that takes your fancy, Daryl

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    email sent

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    ADR 27a

    I have emailed you regarding a list of parts you may have for sale.

    Cheers
    Jennie and Rodney
    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

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    Thanks for the interest everyone.
    I will try to scan some old pictures of the HX Van and post them for you all in a few weeks when I get the new scanner up and running.
    Any specific details about the Sandman anyone wants to know I can help them out as well, for details etc.
    Bye for now

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    did that bloke end up taking that console boot and fuse box cover???

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