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[Vombil]

Hi, Sandaro. A while before I ordered the van I worked for the local GM-H dealer, (Motors Pty Ltd), so I guess that helped with the purchase price of the van. I paid $7,490 with the options, which was about a grand cheaper than a Sandman. A list of the Options: AO1 - Tinted Glass, B30 – Carpet, CD4 – Intermittent Wipers, F72 – Heavy Duty Suspension, GU4 – 3.08-1 Diff Ratio, G80 – Limited Slip Diff, K96 – Heavy Duty 55 Amp Alternator, L31 – 308 Engine (Inc M21), M11 – Console, QEU – ER70H14 6 Ply Tyres, UA1 – Heavy Duty Battery, U17 – GTS Instruments, VF8 – Rubber Bump Strip, VO1 – Heavy Duty Radiator, XS6 – Bucket Seats, AK9 – Kingswood, TT5 – QI Head Lamps, JM8 – Rear Discs, N42 – Fast Steering Ratio. Now, I knew that the rear disc's wouldn't be fitted, but I ticked the box anyway. As far as the quick steering ratio goes, I didn't get that either, because from the time I placed the order (April '78) untill the time I recieved the car (August '78) that option had been deleted. The van is Tuxedo (black) with Slate (black-ish) interior, including a black full hoodlining. In the four months I waited I aquired a full set of rear disc's, including proportioning valve, a radio-cassette player, a sports steering wheel and a set of 8in Hotwires. When it was ten months old some scum-bag scratched every panel, even including the scuttle panel. The van is now being prepared for a full resto. Rob.

proper phat in the pants. what a rig!

[stickthis]

tailtent cargobarrier.jpg

Here is the image. Thought it was pretty cool being on the same page as the tail tent.

[Dr Terry]

Hi, Dr. Terry. I'm happy to stand corrected but I belive that A9K option turned a 'Holden' (8WM) previousley known as a Belmont, into a Kingswood in the commercial range, (70 and 80 exept 60 - one tonner). So, 8WM plus A9K = 8WN. I belive all 60,70 and 80 vehicles started life on their Production Broadcast Sheet as a 'Holden' (8WM). I think that's right, but like I said, I'm happy to be corrected. Rob.

I doubt that very much. I have a 'mountain' of GM-H literature & I've not seen that before.

I've never seen a GM-H option number which made the car change its model code.

Dr Terry

[Taily]

The only time I've seen anything even remotely close to that was the VL wagons (8VL) upgraded to Calais (8VX - in spec only - the headlights, side molds, dash, wheels and complete interior upholstery) BUT without any change to the plated data. I know we did a couple of them at Packards' and a few more were known about the place at about the same time.

The biggest issue was the felt headlining and the rear seat upholstery if I remember and rear brakes on the NA RB30 wagons. While they were "optionable", I don't believe there was a specific build code for it.

[playwme]

This thing sounds awesome. Hope you've got some pictures you can share with us. Old or new, all pics are good

[Dr Terry]

The factory VL Calais wagon had the codes 8VL35 - A9Y.

8VL = Holden Berlina
35 = wagon
A9Y = option code to ID a Berlina wagon which has been upgrade to Calais trim level.

But you'll notice the basic model code does NOT change & the Calais wagon still has a Berlina model code, it doesn't change to 8VX (Calais).

The early Camira SL/E wagon was the same, it was an SL/X wagon with a V9Y code.

I still don't believe that A9K "changed" a 8WM commercial to an 8WN. A9K was Kingswood/Kingswood SL only.

Dr Terry