Another HX to the Collection

[maxsandman]

Thanks guys, I will have to bite the bullet and get a holden historic report done,

Lower GVW for 6cyl

I would've thought 6cyl GVM would be 1860?

[wbute]

Thanks guys, I will have to bite the bullet and get a holden historic report done, to find out for sure......I am pretty certain it is a Sandman, as all the features so far suggest so.
2 seat cap
WM80 Base model not Kingswood
Floor Shift, Console mounts
67V Trim code Sandman or Kingswood
Door light switches
Lower GVW for 6cyl
Matching numbers Pagewood Sydney example

I really don’t think 67V is a Sandman only trim code in base model, only 18V is.
That doesn’t mean that it isn’t a Sandman though. Door light switches were in all of them, it’s the courtesy lights under the glovebox that’s was only in Sandman. All those options were available on any Holden Ute but HHS will confirm if it’s a Sandman, I hope it is.
Indications that might still be there are, black trim around windscreen, black plain die cast door handles, blackouts in Sandman places etc.

[pj350]

Would a 2155 gvw be a 6 cylender sandman I'm thinking not ?

[Innuendo]

Would a 2155 gvw be a 6 cylender sandman I'm thinking not ?

Correct.

[xxx-sandman-xxx]

HX Sandman XU3 GVWs stayed the same as the rest of the range ie 2200kg for V8, and 2155kg for 6cyl.....
HX Sandman XX7 optioned examples had lower GVWs - utes and 6cyl vans at 1860kg and V8 vans at 1950kg....

[wbute]

HX Sandman XU3 GVWs stayed the same as the rest of the range ie 2200kg for V8, and 2155kg for 6cyl.....
HX Sandman XX7 optioned examples had lower GVWs - utes and 6cyl vans at 1860kg and V8 vans at 1950kg....

So it’s a very unusual beast if it’s a XU3 Sandman with a 6 banger. Interesting to see if it is. Would be strange to option the smallest motor but get the higher payload tyres.

[Valencia]

The old 202 would have been revving its head off at 100 Kph with that diff ratio from factory
my god what were they thinking

[xxx-sandman-xxx]

�� Oh well, a bit disappointed, the hunt continues...
I just got the verdict back from HHS it’s not a Sandman.

See below,

Hi Rod,

Thank you for visiting HHS and for your enquiry.

Many Holdens have been altered and upgraded over time. This HX Holden utility you have was not a Sandman originally, but a nicely optioned example of the base commercial. The good news is that the ID plate particulars belong together as well as to the bodyshell. That is a super bonus on any old Holden today.
The HX Sandmans were not available in 6-cylinder configuration at the time your utility was built. They had been discontinued earlier in the year due to extremely low sales and only V8 vehicles were being made.

What you have is a base utility with several options including the 3300HC engine, Trimatic automatic transmission, and bucket seats at the very least.

It is also a possibility that the selling dealer arranged for Sandman decals, etc., to be applied prior to sale in order to satisfy a specific request if the car has presented as a Sandman in the past. Who would really know? If only these old Holdens could speak...

This is probably not the answer you were expecting but I hope this is of some use to you.

Please feel free to ask any questions relating to your Holden.

Kind regards,
Ben

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Rodney Milne wrote:

Hello Holden Historical Service’s,
I just purchased what I believe is Pagewood HX Sandman Ute.
It is a rare 6cyl auto with all matching numbers, chassis and
engine. See Compliance Info below,
ADR Tag
HX COUPE UTILITY A
3/77 AHX26545S With Matching Chassis Rail
GVW 2155KG
SEATING CAP. 2
VIN No. 8M80LGH919436X
Model= 8WM80XR
Body No. 919436-S
Trim= 1887-67V
Paint= 568-15950
ENG= L20 With 202 Eng No. QL656667
Trans= M40
RRAXLE= GV7
FireWall Body Stamp = 25206S
Cheers
Rod

[Valencia]

So thats not good news
but now you can LS3 the thing

[xxx-sandman-xxx]

The HX Sandmans were not available in 6-cylinder configuration at the time your utility was built. They had been discontinued earlier in the year due to extremely low sales and only V8 vehicles were being made.
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I don’t know if this is entirely right....it’s a 3/77, if above is correct and the 6cyl stopped in that month as I also have a 2/77 HX Sandman 6yl with 18V Trim. If it is correct then my 2/77 could be the last one made.