Holden HJ Panelvan

[Cool Hand]

Back in the late 90's I went to trade school with a guy who had a HJ Sandman Panel Van.

So this build is inspired by my memories of that Pano.

I remember it being a twin headlight, so started with this kit.

 

Not knowing the specific colour. I chose SMS paints Salamanca Red as it is similar to what I remember.

Bumpers, grill, headlight surrounds, wipers, rear vision mirror, side mirrors, door handles, rear upper tail gate handle and exhaust tips are all painted with SMS Chrome Dark Tone.

Bmf was applied to front corner indicators/turn signals, front and rear window trim and tail light surround trim.

 

It also had Dragway Indy wheels, so after a search I found these American Racing Gambler rims which are very close to the same as the Indys. Painted with SMS Chrome Cold Tone.

 

Could not remember the details of 1:1 interior, so went with some aftermarket seats that I 3D printed and painted them and the inner door panels Vallejo Mecha off white

 

I recall the engine bay having some chrome dress up parts like the air filter and valve covers. So I modified the kit air filter cutting off the snout, painted with SMS Chrome Cold Tone and added some photo etch mesh. And I 3D printed the valve covers and again painted with SMS Chrome Cold Tone, which were sourced from Morries Kustoms. They are a true old school classic dress up part specific for Holden 308 engines. 

Just a mediocre build for the display shelf 🤣 jokes aside I'm very happy with it being a oob 2 week build.

 

Edited 12 hours ago by Cool Hand

[espo]

Remember seeing some pictures of this build when you started it. The paint finish as well as the color look super smooth and the chrome trim is all cleanly done. I'd love to have a real one of these since I have a soft spot for sedan deliveries. 

[michelle]

awesome work 

[SpikeSchumacher]

Excellent build Luke!

[BKF]

Cool build and I really like the way all the chrome turned out. That grill looks good too.

[stavanzer]

Wow, That is a great looking build!

I like it is red, and it sure has the 1970s-80s GM vibe on the grille.

Good Show.

[bondo bill]

very sharp

[STU111]

G’day Luke, awesome HJ Sandman. Sharp as a tack for a “2 week build”. I’m gonna have to get one of these to replicate a Sandman l fell in love with in a used car yard when I was 17. Sadly, I had nowhere near the necessary funds to make it mine.