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    So long, for now. Its been a pleasure

    Gentlemen, a sad day indeed, I just watched someone else drive off in MY sandman. He did pay for it though, so the police will not be involved. It was a dream to restore, drive and enjoy my sandman, and as all my mates at work told me, I'll probably regret it. BUT as I previously mentioned, I'm moving to a house with no garage, and I'll not let pissed fools destroy this piece of Australian History.

    I've not been an overly active forum member, more reading than posting, but I was here to learn, and that I did. I learnt that HK1837 should write a book, that amount of knowledge should be put down on paper, if there is enough paper available.

    For those interested I got $24K for the van, coming very close to the amount invested. A young surfer guy is going to continue the restoration, and do a road-trip across Aus in it. Brilliant I think, using the van for what I imagine it was designed for.

    Anyway, thanks for the input and sharing of knowledge, I'll be back one day....

    WillTurf

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    Tell the young fella you want first option to buy it back if he ever sells, I nearly sold mine witch needed full resto and due to this site my enthusiasm and motivation kicked in and I love my sandman as much as I love my kids, much to my wifes discust, propberly spend more time with my cars than I do with her.

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    The bug is not curable you will own another!

    Cheers Kiwivan
    ps sorry for your loss
    It is not about the journey,It is the style we travel in!

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    It's alway's sad to say goodbye to a vehicle you have put all your effort and a lot of money into. A good decision if you have nowhere to keep it safe. Look at it from the fact that you saved that van, and gave it another life.
    "Proud To Be An Old Fart".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiwivan View Post
    The bug is not curable you will own another!
    Kiwi nailed it!

    From experience its exactly how it rolls

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    Quote Originally Posted by willturfdog View Post
    Gentlemen, a sad day indeed, I just watched someone else drive off in MY sandman. He did pay for it though, so the police will not be involved. It was a dream to restore, drive and enjoy my sandman, and as all my mates at work told me, I'll probably regret it. BUT as I previously mentioned, I'm moving to a house with no garage, and I'll not let pissed fools destroy this piece of Australian History.

    I've not been an overly active forum member, more reading than posting, but I was here to learn, and that I did. I learnt that HK1837 should write a book, that amount of knowledge should be put down on paper, if there is enough paper available.

    For those interested I got $24K for the van, coming very close to the amount invested. A young surfer guy is going to continue the restoration, and do a road-trip across Aus in it. Brilliant I think, using the van for what I imagine it was designed for.

    Anyway, thanks for the input and sharing of knowledge, I'll be back one day....

    WillTurf
    WOW !! How good is that post ? Well said mate and good luck. No need to go anywhere, stay tuned.
    Disclaimer: I am not an expert.

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    Yep, stick around and continue to gain experience for when you do get another one (and you WILL get another one).
    Vans.... This is the 2nd time round the block, 40 years later! talk about turning back the clock!

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    propberly spend more time with my cars than I do with her.[/QUOTE]

    guilty of that ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vombil View Post
    propberly spend more time with my cars than I do with her.
    guilty of that ...[/QUOTE]
    Will be doing that over the Xmas break trying to finish my torrie off
    sorry darling

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    hahah so sincere!
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