HZ Van Restoration

[dm6666]

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Hi guys, I am seeking a few opinions.
I own a 1979 HZ van that I am about to send for a bare metal repaint.
It is a factory build 4.2 manual 2 seater with GTS dash and twin headlight front - all but a Sandman but according to numbers isn't.
I would like to repaint in original factory colour (Flamenco Red) but also add the correct Sandman blackouts and stripes, plus front spoiler.
I will also add the correct GTS wheels.

Would any of you guys repaint it that way? I am trying to keep true to original Holden spec as much as I can, but hate aftermarket wheels etc.
Any opinions appreciated.

[Innuendo]

It all sounds fine to me. OK, so it's not a Sandman but no reason you can't bring it up to spec and make a tribute Sandman that suits you.
You can get the look and even make it better without the risk of ruining a genuine Sandman. Personally I'd leave the Sandman name off it.

[HJRAY]

Its all about u mate ! You paint it as u like,, personaly painting it as a sandman is a killer idea to me! They just look so hot and the whole tribute car thing is respectable ! No one driving down the road is going to give a toss if its real or not their just going to say holly shit did u see that wild van!!!!! Good luck man!!

[Valencia]

Sounds like a good plan that would look cool

[Frosty]

I like it. Good plan. I'd do the same myself. Just do it.

[Absinth]

Nothing wrong with doing it up as a replica Sandman, most people on the street wouldn't know it wasn't one if done correctly.... It's your car, do what makes you happy.

[dm6666]

Thanks for your input guys. It will be done correctly and I will keep otherwise as true to original as possible. Will post some pics along the way.

[Vombil]

I spoke to a bloke the other day that ordered a new flamenco HZ 308 sandman van and was busy deleting options ie radio etc as it was so expensive at $8,000. He got it down to $7,300 drove it for 3-4 years and popped 80,000kms on the clock (drag strip also - pulled mid 13's) and sold it for $7,500.

[HK1837]

There were no delete options on HZ Sandman apart from DL7 stripes. There were of course mechanical options (L31, LSD, economy rear axle, air, steer, superlift shocks) plus a few other assembly plant options like intermittent wipers and rubber bump strip on the front bar. Of course there is the optional GVW reduction. But I can't think of any other things you could delete from a HZ Sandman other than stripes.

[Vombil]

There were no delete options on HZ Sandman apart from DL7 stripes. There were of course mechanical options (L31, LSD, economy rear axle, air, steer, superlift shocks) plus a few other assembly plant options like intermittent wipers and rubber bump strip on the front bar. Of course there is the optional GVW reduction. But I can't think of any other things you could delete from a HZ Sandman other than stripes.

down grade on the radio? and no stripes. reckons that saved him circa 500-600