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Been looking at the Sandmans I have recorded.
Just noticed that ALL HQ and HJ Sandman utes up till the GVW reduction was recorded on the ADR plate for XX7 (and XU3 released) are Kingswoods (all 7 of them). Any thoughts? Seems an odd co-incidence? Maybe they all were Kingswoods?
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Very interesting. like you said maybe a co-incidence.....
I came across a HJ sandy ute the other day. Im 100% sure its genuine sandy. But... it was missing 2 id tags. it was a 6cyl factory floor shift. used to have gts dash, bucket seats. and h |
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I think it's a late HJ, so falls post XU3. I have one other HJ HOLDEN Sandman ute slightly later. Can you possibly get the chassis number? Also, of all the 150 or so Sandmans I have recorded I think this is only the second 173 example, and probably onl Edited by user Tuesday, 18 December 2007 4:14:04 PM(UTC)
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I think its a late HJ, so falls post XU3. I have one other HJ HOLDEN Sandman ute slightly later. Can you possibly get the chassis number? Also, of all the 150 or so Sandmans I have recorded I think this is only the second 173 example, and probably only Edited by user Tuesday, 18 December 2007 4:14:04 PM(UTC)
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Originally posted by Byron Rich
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Been looking at the Sandmans I have recorded.
Just noticed that ALL HQ and HJ
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Yes. But all Sandmans are either optioned up Belmonts (changed to just HOLDEN in HJ) or Kingswoods. As is every other "performance" Holden bar a select few:
Second Brabham;
HK-HQ 1837.
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Yes. But all Sandmans are either optioned up Belmonts (changed to just HOLDEN in HJ) or Kingswoods. As is every other "performance" Holden bar a select few:
Second Brabham;
HK-HQ 1837.
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HI Byron.
Im with you on the A9X, even Holden use the wording Option Package. Also you could still order 4.2 V8 SS & SL/R Torana post A9X intro as well as the 6 cyl.
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HI Byron.
I'm with you on the A9X, even Holden use the wording 'Option Package'. Also you could still order 4.2 V8 SS & SL/R Torana post A9X intro as well as the 6 cyl.
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Also, of all the 150 or so Sandmans I have recorded I think this is only the second 1
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I think it is the only one I have recorded.
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HI Byron.
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My HQ Sandman ute is a Kingswood. Originally 308, 4 speed.
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gday it is written in one of my books that all sandman utes and van have softer suspention to create a more sporty feel to the vehical and a resault the carrying capasity wasent as high book is written by peter brock and ewan kennedy
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Not correct. The reduced GVW only came in from 1976 model onwards, and it was because of the use of sedan tyres. You could also order an XU3 with full carrying capacity and commercial tyres.
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ok went back to book and it was 76 and on but, it states and i quote only from book as saying ..the sandman was a sort of monaro with a more functional body the suspension was softer than on the commercial vans so the carring capasity wasent as good nor w
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Here is some info I have found on the HJ Sandmans.
Holden Sandman Van and Ute.....173 engine standard
Holden Kingswood Sandman Ute...202 engine standard (optional on Holden Sandman)
Holden Sandman Van and Ute....Big fat drum brakes all round.
Holden
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