I guess you only see one side at a time.
These are original factory guards on the van, badge holes have never been altered.
I wonder when in production the Belmont badge holes were done for the HQ Sandmans.
Given that most of the fluted guards would have been for Monaro production.
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Doesn't look right to me. The passenger side looks to be close but the drivers side is to far forward when compared to other examples.
The set back of the "T" should be the same as the "B" on the other side I would think.
Go looking for HQ Belmont sedans to compare.
Selling HJ 253 Engine
Engine Number QR718*** | 19M5 Clock Casting at 6 O'Clock
19th December 1975 Suit HJ Late Dec 1975 to April 1976
[QUOTE=Innuendo;115551]Doesn't look right to me. The passenger side looks to be close but the drivers side is to far forward when compared to other examples.
The set back of the "T" should be the same as the "B" on the other side I would think.
Go looking for HQ Belmont sedans to
Yes you think they would have got the distance right..
I wonder if its possible that some dealers fitted the badges on special models?
I've just remembered I have a old Belmont out the back paddock that's in crop ..that's a job in the next few days I'll go for a look.
That badge on the fender doesn't do it for me i would rather clean panel
but thats just me
It's not just you Gene, I'm not a fan either. But if you want it original then they should be there.Originally Posted by Valencia
Unless it's a Kingswood Sandman Ute.
Selling HJ 253 Engine
Engine Number QR718*** | 19M5 Clock Casting at 6 O'Clock
19th December 1975 Suit HJ Late Dec 1975 to April 1976
I agree, they put GTS guards on and then put Belmont badges on them?
I've always thought it was odd too. But I like it for that reason. It's showing the Sandman roots. It's a bit like the yanks optioning a Hemi big block but it still comes with bench seat and column shift. It's quirky. I'd keep the badges in their original holes too, like you say don't see them at the same time
I've checked the Belmont out...
The driver side is bout 1/2 inch closer to front ..
Passenger side bout inch and half..
It doesn't look right but from factory that's what must have been done.
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