Grunt's Papaya HX Sandman 18v 308 4 speed Project

[Grunt]

Grunt we have done three original sandmans now So our malachite sandman van will, with a bit of luck have as much chrome under the bonnet., plus some other mods which can be changed back if we ever need to sell it as a sandman stock standard.

Good on you, more chrome the better!! besides its rare to see a van with out a chrome air cleaner or some other non factory chrome.

Supose im going to get a bad wrap as im going to do the back out mildly. Im putting a removable MDF with carpet floor, perhaps some side inserts and maybe some side bins..? dont know yet.

These will all be removable and where fixings are needed industrial self adhesive double sided velcro. Cant drill holes after I spent so much time filling them in.

The main reason for doing the back is to try to keep it a bit quite, as people know driving a van with noithing in the back is soooo noisy

[Big Rob]

Of course you do the back up! You don't have to turn it into a hotel bar or make it impractical, but some nice side panels that can be easily removed with foam insulation behind them will quieten it down heaps. My wife hated the drumming and didn't like taking the van anywhere, but since I've done the interior it's almost as quiet as a car and the van is now 1st choice for most trips.

Build it the way YOU want it (like the engine bay), as you are the one that has to live with it every day.

You're doing a great job, keep it up.

[Grunt]

Of course you do the back up! You don't have to turn it into a hotel bar or make it impractical, but some nice side panels that can be easily removed with foam insulation behind them will quieten it down heaps. My wife hated the drumming and didn't like taking the van anywhere, but since I've done the interior it's almost as quiet as a car and the van is now 1st choice for most trips.

Build it the way YOU want it (like the engine bay), as you are the one that has to live with it every day.

You're doing a great job, keep it up.

Thanks Rob, sounds like your loving your van

[HZ EVIE]

"Build it the way YOU want it (like the engine bay), as you are the one that has to live with it every day."

Couldn't agree more Big Rob

[Grunt]

Front wiring is all done and engine back together and running, im happy with the look




Grill and front end complete



Now to start on the interior and the back wiring

[Big Rob]

Outstanding from every angle!

It's Too Good! (if you know what I mean).

[Grunt]

Outstanding from every angle!

It's Too Good! (if you know what I mean).

thanks Rob

[HZSM50]

Cool looking. Great job not far to go. Still love the colour.

[Grunt]

Cool looking. Great job not far to go. Still love the colour.

Thanks, can see the end

[Valencia]

Hang on a minute whats with the wanna be hz grill