Projects

Falcon XY utility

August, 2008

This vehicle comes from western Queensland. Originally a 6 cylinder, three speed manual. It is basically rust free but has some substandard body repairs. We are repowering this one with a 351 4V cleveland engine. It will have a 4 speed top loader gearbox as well as a 3.5:1 nine inch rear axle with tru trac centre. Drilled disc brakes on all four wheels and period wheels should look great. Colour might be surfer orange. Interior will be black with bucket/bench seat. Body modifications include a fully welded tailgate and fabricated roll pan to delete spare tyre carrier. An early Mustang fuel tank will be fitted in the tradtional sedan area just 'cause we can. Maybe even a 1967 GT Mustang hood skin graft on the XY bonnet to make things interesting.............

1962 Chev Impala

November, 2007

This rare vehicle is in the process of a full restoration. It will be right hand drive, black with period correct red interior. Full air ride suspension and drop spindles will get her down in the weeds. Power train may be vintage 409 power. The body looks super clean at this stage. All will be revealed once she's stripped bare!

Holden One Tonne Utility

April, 2010

The ever versatile ute may be the embodiment of Australian know how. Since Lew Bandt got the Ford '34 coupe ute together, every major auto supplier in Australia has offered a ute body as a supplement to sedan/coupe platforms.

From standard right thru to GS, XR series, Maloo etc, there has always been a model to suit the tradie or recreational consumer.

The Holden one tonner was one of the first modern examples to use a sedan cab/trayback with full chassis. Towards the end of the '70's we started to see this type of vehicle modified with huge rear tyres, chev v8 engines, flash paint, custom interiors etc. Well, it's happening again............  

XL Falcon Sedan

April, 2010

This early Falcon came to us in reasonable condition for its age. Some rust repairs in the usual places made the body sound again. We refinished the exterior in the correct shade of green as specified by Ford. Contrasting the roof in white rounds off the period correct look. We also refurbished the dash and steering wheel.

A makeover inside the cabin again in period style seat upholstery and carpet makes this a comfortable cruiser.

Shelby Cobra Replica

March, 2008

This car is undergoing a full restoration. It runs a late model 302 windsor with C4 auto transmission and a Jaguar rear axle. The engine is currently undergoing a performance upgrade in our engine room. A complete rebuild of the engine and transmission will feature a mild hydraulic roller cam, paxton supercharger and alloy heads, the auto has been rebuilt by us and features heavy duty friction plates and bands as well as transgo shift improver kit. The 4000 rpm stall convertor will be thrown out in favour of something more useable. The rear end and brakes will be reconditioned to ensure safety and performance. The body is to be refurbished and painted silver with white Shelby stripes. A new interior with custom seats and traditional polished roll bars will look great. We are looking forward to working with Hugh to create a nice more authentic replica......

1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

August, 2008

This Mustang arrived to us in a poorly restored state. The owner instructed us to repaint and restore it properly. It's a 289 manual car. We will refinish in dark blue metallic blend, black standard interior with polished jellybean mags. The mechanicals are to be refurbished to oem specifications. Air cond system will be rebuilt to current ADR specification. Should be a nice cruiser......