New Van (for me), First Post, Lots of Questions, (HZ Sandman)

[willturfdog]

Hi, I have lots of questions regarding my HZ Sandman.

First, is it an original Sandman? I have checked all I can on websites and think it is, but just want a pro (one of you guys) to let me know what you think.

I bought this a couple of months ago, have always wanted one, finally the stars aligned and now I'm happy. But I want to make it better, not really after an original restoration, just want to make it straight, go well and look good.

Also going by the codes, what colour was the van originally (and interior trim colour?) And what type of grille is on the van?

I have a heap of pics on my profile, with compliance plates etc to check the info.

Also if anyone recognises the van would love some history on the vehicle.



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[Innuendo]

Paint Code: 567-30525 = Atlantis Blue Metallic
Eng: L32 = 253ci V8 Trans: M20 = 4 Speed Axle: GV7 = 3.55:1
Trim: 18V = Black
The grill appears to be HZ Statesman (Not correct to the Sandman).

Appears to have be made in Pagewood, Sydney

[Frosty]

Welcome Dude. Your right, it's a sandman. 18v is slate interior (Black) my favorite. That makes it a Sandman or a GTS HZ.Doesn't look like a GTS so it must be a Sandman.

[Big Rob]

I love it! Don't change too much, it looks cool. HZ Statesman grille is what I'm looking for if you decide to change to original.

Nice van, enjoy it!

[chrisp]

Someone's gone to alot of effort to make it NOT look like a Sandman.
Colour, spoiler, black bits (body paint plus door handles, glass trim), bumper, front panel, grill, mirrors, wheels etc

[Sandman]

Someone's gone to alot of effort to make it NOT look like a Sandman.
Colour, spoiler, black bits (body paint plus door handles, glass trim), bumper, front panel, grill, mirrors, wheels etc

Not wrong there!!! Why would you change GTS mirrors for base model ones?

Welcome Dude. Your right, it's a sandman. 18v is slate interior (Black) my favorite. That makes it a Sandman or a GTS HZ.Doesn't look like a GTS so it must be a Sandman.

Frosty.... No such thing as a GTS panelvan or ute mate.... Vans and utes were Sandman or nothing.... Sedans were GTS.

[Vombil]

Not wrong there!!! Why would you change GTS mirrors for base model ones?



Frosty.... No such thing as a GTS panelvan or ute mate.... Vans and utes were Sandman or nothing.... Sedans were GTS.

don;t upset Frosty :(

[Taily]

Not wrong there!!! Why would you change GTS mirrors for base model ones?

Dunno, but they look like remote adjustable mirrors to me?

[Absinth]

Dunno, but they look like remote adjustable mirrors to me?

looks like a standard mirror on the passenger side to me..... Your good if you can see a remote mirror on the drivers side which is the only side remote mirrors were available for.

Will,
Great looking van though, see if you can get hold of some old Van Wheels or Custom vans and trucks magazines for ideas on decking out the rear. It's your van, deck it out to suit your taste....

[Taily]

looks like a standard mirror on the passenger side to me..... Your good if you can see a remote mirror on the drivers side which is the only side remote mirrors were available for.

Hence the reason I asked the question looking at the left hand mirror. That left hand mirror looks different to a standard Kingswood mirror (especially the mount) and I cannot see the RH one. Pretty simple question really, that is all it was.