Introduce yourself to everyone.

[Taily]

I'm from: Medowie, about half way between Newcastle and Pt Stephens NSW
I found mySandman.com.au: Saw the links on Fastlane, bookmarked them, forgot about them and then re-discovered them a while ago.
For a living I'm: in a specialised area of the Transport Industry.
The best film I've ever seen is: Alien wasn't bad...
I'm currently listening to: My 20 month old son quietly playing with his toys while his mum sleeps.
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is: See the South Western quarter Oz from the head of the Bight round to Esperance. as its the only bit I haven't done yet.
Something I'm really proud of is: My son/little man.

[Scotty77]

I'm from: All over the place! Born NSW, grew up country Victoria, living in Brisvegas (i'm a wanderer)
I found mySandman.com.au: Google most likely
For a living I: Police Officer (a friendly one), previously trade qualified vehicle/marine trimmer
The best film I've ever seen is: Boogie Nights, Anchorman, Mad Max and many others...
I'm currently listening to: Anything eighties! Love Australian Rock, 70's like Fleetwood Mac (I'm a generation X)
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is: More travel.... when is it ever enough?
Something I'm really proud of is: My family. Their reliability and support.

[xagtsedan]

I'm from: Near Port Douglas FNQ
I found mySandman.com.au:either from a google search of from the Majestic Vanners forum
For a living I:Diesel Fitter, part time car sales, jack of all trades, master of none...
The best film I've ever seen is:Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino
I'm currently listening to:Mostly 80's, Def Leppard, Chisel etc, Foo Fighters etc in more modern stuff
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is:Would like to do either an XA to XC or a Sandman in 80's custom style, but need to finish some other projects first. Sorry, mostly F@%ds
Something I'm really proud of is:Family and long time friendships. Also pretty much do everything that I can, myself.

[Q set]

I'm from; Millthorpe, but originally hail from Grenfell/ Forbes country.
I found mySandman.com; from Rod and Absinthe at the Holden Nats, discussing what tricks were involved in identifying HQs as Sandmans.
For a living; Ecologist, Environmental Consultant
The best film I've ever seen; ever?.. Mmm that's tricky. I remember when Star Wars came to the drive in... I thought that was the best thing I had ever seen, but looking through the collection now it's a toss up between MadMax (not Thunderdome), early Aussie stuff like Stone, Yellow FJ, Fringe Dwellers, and I've got Matrix, Into the Wild and Lord of the Rings that get rewatched occasionally.
I'm currently listening to; Gotye, Not Drowning Waving, and Gorillaz (till I put another selection in the van).
The thing I would like most to do, right now; head out into the bush, away from it all with good company, good campsite and a deep, clear, cool swimming hole close by.
Something I'm really proud of is; My place, my lifestyle, .... Lucky to be in a great country!

[PR4964]

I'm from: Windsor NSW
I found mySandman.com.au: Recommended by member (Taily)
For a living I'm: Semi-retired (medically) but still work part-time with friends.
The best film I've ever seen is: It was the TV series "Band of Brothers".
I'm currently listening to: A huge rain storm coming down the coast from Qld. And the Ipod.
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is: Take Taily fishing up at Exmouth for a week and see what we can catch. Then start on my replica HJ Sandman project. Could be Berry Nice!
Something I'm really proud of is: Being the godfather to his little man.

[hainzy]

I'm from: Ballarat VIC
I found mySandman.com.au: I think it was from hanging out on fastlane. (which i think has suffered a bit now as lots of these threads would once have happened there..) But great for this site!!
For a living I'm: A paramedic. And still do some ocassional part time work in the theatre.
The best film I've ever seen is: Theres so many... Dont even know where to start. But some awesome series Ive been watching recently have been Breaking bad, Sons of anarchy and Boardwalk empire.
I'm currently listening to: Always eighties metal! Never get sick of it! Plus oz rock, newer triple J stuff, alternative country like Whiskytown, 70s rock, 80s pop when the mrs is around, and Ive been revisiting some of my favourite more recent metal albums like Baroness: The Blue album, 3 Inches of Blood: Advance and vanquish, Opeth: Blackwater park. Then I always have a soft spot for Neil Young (Harvest and Live Rust always on rotation), and Loudon wainwright III...
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, Is not be at work on such a nice sunny day. Would really like to take the sandman down the beach with my 5 year old daughter and camp with no plans. Show her that old cars are fun (long as theyre not overheating...)
Something I'm really proud of is: How great my life has been thus far, and my awesome Partner and our 2 spunky kids. Oh and the fact that i did the full EFI converson on my commodore by myself. (with the brilliant help of people like Commodorenut, Byron and Dr Terry of course)

[83 WB_Ute]

I have edited mine... Here is the new one..

I'm from: NSW, Australia

I found mySandman: By searching for WB parts

For a living Im: Currently a student finishing my HSC

The best film I've ever seen is: Umm, Running on empty, Happy Gilmore, Billy Maddison.... I also am a big fan of "Band of Brothers", "The Pacific", Burn Notice, Top Gear (NOT the Australian one...) and "Generation Kill" and I am also egerly waiting for the HBO miniseries "Padres End" to come out...

I'm currently listening to: All for You - Cold Chisel, I mainly listen to 80's and early 90's stuff... With the occasional new stuff..

The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is: Get my ute back home and register it and then drive anywhere... lol I also want to travel to Europe and the Pacific Islands and go to all the battlefeilds of WWI and WWII... I would also like to walk the kokoda track..

Something I'm really proud of is: That I have not outsourced any work on my ute, and all the work has been done by me or with guidance from family members or friends..

[carlitto64]

I'm from: Hoppers Crossing, Victoria
I found mySandman: By chance on gumtree located in Bendigo
For a living I: am an operations manager for a labour hire company
The best film I've ever seen is: The good, bad and ugly
I'm currently listening to: DJ Tiesto, i love my trance and dance music
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is: get my arse into gear and start working on my van.
Something I'm really proud of is: being patient...

[79Z33L]

G'day all.

I'm from: NSW, Australia
I found mySandman: not yet, would love to have one though lol. As for the forum, trawling for info to help me buy a HQ ute (wound up with a HZ instead)
For a living I: am an apprentice boilermaker.
The best film I've ever seen is: anything with cars/guns/bikes/explosions etc in any order (girls do make it all the better lol).
I'm currently listening to: Into The Night - Santana.
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is: Drive my HZ ute, but it needs work and rego.
Something I'm really proud of is: mySandman.com.au and the great people that make it alive.

BTW, can someone help me out with posting pics. I've tried but keep getting told my images are too big. What's the ideal file size?

Cheers, Evan.

[tim_138]

G'day everyone, I'm Tim. Long time stalker and first time poster on this forum

I'm from: Brisbane
I found mySandman: this website?? I was searching the web trying to find info on whether the van my mate was selling was a sandman or not
For a living I: am a panel beater / spraypainter for a car restoration business.
The best film I've ever seen is: The Big Lebowski, Midgets vs Mascots, The Millennium Trilogy
I'm currently listening to: The new Van Halen album has been playing non stop in my car for the last few weeks. I'm a big music buff so I like everything from Buddy Holly to Cradle Of Filth.But mostly heavy metal and punk
The thing I'd like most to do, right now, that I haven't done is: find the motivation to work on my van and my EK sedan
Something I'm really proud of is: my wife, who not only tolerates my shit, but is also a kick arse roller derby girl.


I own an Adelaide built Firethorn van. It was in pretty bad shape when I bought it. Someone had given it a really bad white paint job sometime in the 80's I reckon. The interior, dash and steering column was missing. It still had the hoodlining in it. It still had what I believe is the original motor, gearbox and diff. I had it sandblasted a couple of years ago and was a bit disappointed when it came back. So I ended up buying an XC van which I made into a "cobra" tribute.... but I sold that coz I really prefer the sandman..... just need to find the motivation to get cracking on it.... it's no longer easy for me to work on cars on my weekends when I spend all week doing the same.
It's a great community you guys have here. I've enjoyed reading everyone's posts and checking out the cars. I'm hoping I'll be able to get some advice from you all when I finally pull my finger out and start some work on my van again.