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    Work starts on L31 Sandman

    Well today, I started on my Sandman, stripped it to complete shell and hopefully Monday it goes to the my panel beaters to get the gutters repaired, lower rear quaters done (rust) and the cowl panel replaced (rust). When pulling the doors off the car I found the whats left of the original side stickers where they wrapped around the door skins to the inside. Pretty happy with that, Its a good reassurance.
    HX L31 Sandman - Papaya
    LX SLR5000 - Aquarius
    Sleekline Ski Boat - Silver/White

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    well the PROJECT begins.....

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    It's a rockin' Robbo's Avatar
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    Will be well worth it.
    "Proud To Be An Old Fart".

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    I am not sure how far I will go with this one. It won't be a complete nut n bolt resto (well i hope not) but it will get a good one. My SLR5000 is get the best attention and biggest amount of money of the 2 but you never know I guess. other than the rust mentioned above the car is pretty good, especially since straight and rust free hang on panels have been sourced. It should only be gone for a couple of weeks and when it comes back I will give it my best shot to have it painted by Christmas.
    HX L31 Sandman - Papaya
    LX SLR5000 - Aquarius
    Sleekline Ski Boat - Silver/White

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    Nice one mate. Look forward to the pics. I think papaya is a grouse colour!

    I see youre in Geelong...? Theres a few of us sandowners here in Ballarat and im doing up an LX SLR torana at the moment too so if youre headin this way be sure to get in touch. Good luck with the resto!

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    good to see , i bet your glad you didnt sell it now

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    Yes! ^^^
    HX L31 Sandman - Papaya
    LX SLR5000 - Aquarius
    Sleekline Ski Boat - Silver/White

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    I started pulling my engine down last night, I new nothing about the engine when I got the van and it was not running. The engine looked like it had been recoed, but I really wanted to make sure, found a new double row timing chain and gear, Cam looks quite pointy on top, I think that will make it lumpy, Heads are new and have been ported as you can still see the scribe marks on the intake face of the heads. Tonight I will get the sump off. Carby has been sent in for reco but I need the cam specs. M21 Gearbox will get dropped off friday.
    HX L31 Sandman - Papaya
    LX SLR5000 - Aquarius
    Sleekline Ski Boat - Silver/White

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    nice colour is this the original?,how long have you had car for?

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    Yep this is the original colour, Papaya. 17777 is the paint code. I have had this car about 2 year now and it has collected dust until recently!
    HX L31 Sandman - Papaya
    LX SLR5000 - Aquarius
    Sleekline Ski Boat - Silver/White

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