HBD Sandman canopy

[SSZ Ute]

As the title suggests, I am trying to get a HBD Sandman canopy for my ute.

After a little trying today I have only been given the run around by Holden dealers. Given stories such as 'they have to be purchased when the vehicle is bought' to 'we can probably get one in and it would be the first time we have fitted one but we are willing to give it a go'.

So a couple of questions:

1. Has anyone has any experiences trying to buy a HBD item after sales?
2. Anyone got any idea on how I should go from here? ie. are there any decent Holden dealers around that can give me honest info.
3. Are there any opinions on other styles of canopies eg carryboy such as quality of finish/fitment and weatherproof qualities.

Cheers....

[twb1979]

There is a guy who works at Ballarat Holden, who always advertises on ebay selling all types of alloys, tyres and a whole heap of other bits and pieces.

If you do a search on ebay.com.au just type in something like 'VZ SV6" and you'll get to him that way.

I just checked his user name is: ballaratholden.

I've never dealt with him personally, but I'd give him a shot.

$160 for a VZ SV6 alloy he seems pretty reasonably priced, worth a email.

Hope this helps

cheers

Tom/PER

[naf33n]

it might be worth just buyin the canopy of holden and gettin a panel beater to fit and spray it

[squire_j]

hey mate, i'm pretty sure they fit them at HSV in Melbourne and that its actually a separate company that makes the canopies and sells them to Holden.

So I'd call HSV Melbourne and ask them. I was considering getting a 2nd hand ute and having the canopy fitted, but because i removed the window from the cabin to the tray i wanted to make sure i get the warranty sorted.

[outbackjack]

Old thread I know, but does anyone know who made these canopies? Wouldnt mind buying one myself