How many of you guys have been lucky to find a van that the seller didnt know was a Sandman. Does it happen much? Like for every 4 sp v8's you check or v8's for that matter, is there a 1 in 10 chance one might be a Sandman or are the odds higher.
Geoff
I've found a few. Some went to good homes, some I wrecked for the tags for my collection. All have been vans so far though, no utes (or I would have kept it!).
I found a hx ute on ebay listed as a factory v8 4 speed. Its stripped of all its goodies but I have nearly bought every thing to put it back together. It is a WM with 18v trim etc.
You just have to keep an eye out.
I found one at a holden wreckers! He didnt think it was a sandman because it didnt have XX7 on the plate. I almost corrected him but then thought better of it. I got it for $700 and another $300 to leave the power steering on.
The only reason i noticed it was cos of the Radial tuned suspension badge on the tailgate. All matching numbers car.
Originally Posted by wbute
I wasn't even sure that mine was one till about 6 years after I bought it. Guy I bought it off used it to tow his mowing business trailer.
Geoff
Its just a matter of time and a bit of luck? Keep an eye out and let all your associates/mates know as well. I found mine by complete accident?
Mates and forums like this will help you out, you never know sometimes the stars align and they come after you
As well as my story about the gray one. I also found this one at a relatives house in tassy. Its a genuine sandy, but the guys a knucklehead. He 'sold' it to some local guy he knows but was scared of and the guy took it without paying.... It did need a shitload of work though. Ah well.....
What a shame mate.It didn't look to bad but looks can be deceiving.:neutral:
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