Working out design and finish for malachite hz van

[Big Rob]

I never saw a van back when they were new that had a Sandman tailgate sticker and an engine capacity badge. I think if there are some around now they have been added by owners or one of those van customizers like Brian Rowe or wagon Wheels in Sydney. They did some very strange things with badges including a GTS badge in the grille of everything.
Any van with RTS got the badge below the crease whether you wanted it or not. A mate of mine bought one new and ordered his without the badge and it still came with it in place. Holden pushed RTS real hard!

[mauser]

Which was the standard thing. I guess if a customer wanted it the dealer wandered out into the yard and copied off a HJ and thus the badge ended up as per the van in the picture Innuendo put up above.

Probably ended up on more 5 litres then.

What about a HX? Was it different...



Mauser

[HK1837]

Pretty sure HX is same position as HZ.

[agr071]

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This is mine when I got it. Both badges above the line.

[jennie285]

A bit more done. Side windows in, door locks, gets mirrors, most of the engine, bay tailgate, bubble window ready to go in, centre aerial. We have polished fabricated aluminium rocker covers to go on but have to lift them by adding an aluminium spacer

[sandman 78]

looks good keep at it what l did with my van braided heater hoses was put billet hose clamps instead of zip tires you can get them from rocket

[jennie285]

looks good keep at it what l did with my van braided heater hoses was put billet hose clamps instead of zip tires you can get them from rocket

Yes we are getting some, the zip ties are only temporary, thanks for the advice though

[panoz78]

As much as I hate to say it
But I would be changing the clutch hydraulic line ,it is common for them to come apart..
If it's a dellows plastic crimped line

[jennie285]

As much as I hate to say it
But I would be changing the clutch hydraulic line ,it is common for them to come apart..
If it's a dellows plastic crimped line

Thank you Neil and Cherone

I'll have a look at it .this hose came with master cylinder and conversion kit from the casltlemaine rod shop
This van has a supra 5 speed so bel housing clutch etc from Castlemaine

[HK1837]

Jennie

You should have kept the original cable clutch setup and a Conmmodore/WB bellhousing - far neater in the engine bay!