Is my ute a Sandman or optioned Kingswood..?

[Sandaro]

Hey Rick, sounds good if its got those features. Note that regardless of when chassis number stamped during production, the number on the tag near the seating capacity should be a match to the one on the rails.

Just a note about comments about the GVM, their was no derated tyre at time of this Ute. So at 9/75 GVM on XX7 the same as any V8 ute and not a clue to whether sandman or not

Just google holden historical services and you'll find their website

[wbute]

If it is 8WM with factory console mounts front and rear then the body almost definitely is Sandman. You could not get a console in 8WM only 8WN in HJ except Sandman. But that's pretty slim proof really as anyone half handy can replicate these. HHS is your best bet.

[Rick Ehlers]

Hey Team,
I've followed your advice & started the HHS report.. Hopefully this report will answer all our questions & find out why my VIN is different to the tag..
I'll keep you all posted & thanks again for your advice..

[Rick Ehlers]

Ok Team, have confirmation from Ben at HHS to say it is a Highend spec Sandman ute, built in the Dandenong factory & sold in WA.. Also confirmed that it's not the original chassis, so I'll talk with Main Roads to see if they can help create a time line for the changes..

Thanks again for everyone's help, I really appreciate all the advice given to help me solve this mystery..

[Sandaro]

Good one Rick, nice specs, I love 308 manuals. Could of just had a front end accident sometime in the last 40 years that resulted in chassis being dumped and replacement in