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    Sandman Driver RodneyHZ253's Avatar
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    Working out design and finish for malachite hz van

    After restoring two hz vans the third is going to be slightly custom it will be painted malachite metalic its original colour .we could increase the metallic
    Some chrome under the bonnet
    This is the van at the moment it is a sandman but van originally dealer fitted out as a statesman caprice


    She has timber veneer dash fascia



    So today I was doing some initial research with 15x10inch rims with 295x50 tyres . I think they will work without to much trouble






    She needs a name and a theme like green witch ,green bitch, I don't know anyway all suggestion welcome

    308 motor to go in may up the horsepower a little say 350 or so gilmer pulleys it all confusing

    What about a 5 speed Trimesh box?

    Chrome tramp rod etc

    So make a suggestion you never know you might help me and jennie get it right
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    SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!
    About time that you got away from the "Normal" van look!!!
    BO6 = Rarer then a Sandman

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    Green Jennie opps Gennie

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    Rod, seems like you sat looking at that fat rubber on the back of Sams Panno at the van in. Sounds like you are up for a build for the trip north next year...... Better get a move on!!! One year to go.
    Malachite with vibrant gold pearl stripes or even pin striping.... Good combo. What about interior? Go light tan with that colour.
    Gilmer gear? Might have to cut a small hole in the bonnet too to show a peak of chrome.
    Looks like the Majestics love of mods rubbed off on the weekend.
    P.S.... I have been thinking wide rubber too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Q set View Post
    Rod, seems like you sat looking at that fat rubber on the back of Sams Panno at the van in. Sounds like you are up for a build for the trip north next year...... Better get a move on!!! One year to go.
    Malachite with vibrant gold pearl stripes or even pin striping.... Good combo. What about interior? Go light tan with that colour.
    Gilmer gear? Might have to cut a small hole in the bonnet too to show a peak of chrome.
    Looks like the Majestics love of mods rubbed off on the weekend.
    P.S.... I have been thinking wide rubber too.
    Yes the rear rubber was inspired by SAMs van ,there is no way it will be ready in a year we are still in thought mode

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    Fat rubber and real low stance gives vans a tuff look. Big rubber on the front will need powersteer.

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    Well said Fewy...drop it on its guts Rod

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    Now you're talking.

    Stroked 308 and 5 speed would be good. I think that's what I'm going to put in mine. Van already has a 9 inch and stroker and box are in a VH SL/E sitting out at the farm.

    Wheels look good. Any idea what those tyres are worth?

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    Why dont you sell the Sandman and buy a good HQ shell. Then you are not limited in what you want to do. A crate 540 BB from the states turns up on a pallet... instant manic.

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    Awesome to see those wheels fit in so easy, did you take it for a drive?

    How much space is there on the inside

    Might want to look at getting anLS1 with 6speed (Complete car) would drive great

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