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    BigRobs HZ Sandman....

    I am pleased to announce that after lengthy negotiations I am the proud new owner of a HZ Madeira Red Sandman, thanks to Jennie and Rod's decision to cull their collection.

    After a long drive to pick it up and then the drive home in it I can only sing the praises of their attention to detail and standard of workmanship. It seriously felt like I'd just picked it up from a Holden dealer in 1978!

    I'm honoured to be the next custodian of this work of art and hope I can maintain the high standards that have been set.

    And to have finally met Jennie and Rod after months of texts, PM's and phone calls was just as I expected..... Two of the nicest people I know. Thanks for your patience in our negotiations.Picking up the van 7 11 2015 at Yass.jpg
    Vans.... This is the 2nd time round the block, 40 years later! talk about turning back the clock!

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    Well done Rob and congrats on a fine purchase. I've driven that van a few times to shows for Rod and Jen and it does drive great. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Absinth View Post
    Well done Rob and congrats on a fine purchase. I've driven that van a few times to shows for Rod and Jen and it does drive great. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it.....
    Thanks. It's more than I'd hoped for. I hadn't even seen it in the flesh until we went to pick it up but I'd heard so many good things about it that I knew it was the right one. I'd seen all the pics on here and when I saw it I was it was even better.
    The last few years of my life have been pretty tough for me and this is a pretty good reward.
    Vans.... This is the 2nd time round the block, 40 years later! talk about turning back the clock!

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    Well done Rob im sure you will have years of enjoyment after all isnt that what life's about

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    Way to go Big Rob!! Wrapped for ya... Happy cruising.

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    So good to see your excitement of your new van. Having seen this in the metal I know you've chosen well, I hope it sees many kms on the road.

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    Now that's a good new home. I suspect that van will actually get driven and loved. Well done Rob.

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    Fricken awesome. Nothing like treating yourself, and you don't need to scrounge around for parts, just get in and drive.

    Are you keeping the other Van too? Drop us a line when you're heading to Canberra. Would love to check this one out. Coffee/beer provided of course.

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    [QUOTE=Big Rob;99896]
    It seriously felt like I'd just picked it up from a Holden dealer in 1978!


    That says it all, well done to all parties involved and enjoy it like its 1978.

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    Great looking van, hope you have many years of enjoyment with it

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