Looking for car builder

Boza · 29-03-2009, 12:37 PM

Guys i'm after someone to build a car my hands on skills are crap everytime i try to make something half decent it just comes out like crap i'm one of those people that can be hands on but bodge the job so i've decided to let someone else do it.

I'm looking for someone or a workshop to build me a car basically i wanna drop a car of to them and let them re-build modify the car from ground up.

The only shops i can find on google is southern rod and custom but surely theres more of theese types of shops out there if anyone knows of any car builders please post them up.

Coogs289 · 29-03-2009, 01:15 PM

what sort of car?

cheers, Anthony

HP-0351 · 29-03-2009, 01:22 PM

Depending on the car AN Racing can help out for sure www.anracing.com.au

Boza · 29-03-2009, 02:26 PM

i'm looking to do a xe ghia which i have but i'm wanting to do a vg valiant 2dr hardtop or ute with some subtle body mods aswell

The xe i wanna do a tuff streeter with nice paint and interior the trouble is my skills are crap i work heaps and would love to get a car that is put together well as i know ican't get the result i wan't so i just wanna hand someone the car give them the cash and ideas i have for it and pick it up when it's done.

Auslandau · 29-03-2009, 03:46 PM

I can reccomend one but depends when you want it done. Its in Bayswater and concentrates on older Fords. Booked out on rebuilds till next year though. Engiine, driveline to full paint and restore.

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mad cow · 29-03-2009, 06:08 PM

lwm panels in echuca are the go, especially if you were looking at coming up to southern rod and custom anyway. lincoln is the owner and one look in his workshop will sell you on his workmanship. he has done a few jobs for me and i wont take my cars anywhere else. i know its a bit away from you but he does work from all over the country and its all from word of mouth.

VioletGT · 29-03-2009, 09:41 PM

how much money do you plan on spending on the xe?? if you dont mind me asking..

Boza · 29-03-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ido105

how much money do you plan on spending on the xe?? if you dont mind me asking..

it all depends from what i have in mind to ve done and what they are willing to charge me for it.

Nikked · 29-03-2009, 10:17 PM

Location?

-Hi-Class Hot Tods melbourne
-Classic ridz Caloundra
-Kustom City Goldcoast
-Detroit Custom body works Arncliffe
-Geelong Panel beating works

Boza · 29-03-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

I can reccomend one but depends when you want it done. Its in Bayswater and concentrates on older Fords. Booked out on rebuilds till next year though. Engiine, driveline to full paint and restore.

Would he do a valiant but it has to be converted from a 6 to an 8 and mini tubs

Boza · 30-03-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Location?

-Hi-Class Hot Tods melbourne
-Classic ridz Caloundra
-Kustom City Goldcoast
-Detroit Custom body works Arncliffe
-Geelong Panel beating works

Would all theese places tear the car down to a shell do the mod's i want then put it back together for me

HP-0351 · 30-03-2009, 11:51 AM

I know Detroit Custom Bodyworks can and will...

Boza · 30-03-2009, 08:26 PM

hmm i'd prefer the car to stay in victoria so i can drop in every now and then but if i get a good price from interstate then be it.

The Yeti · 31-03-2009, 06:53 AM

if youve got the $$$$ Paul Benett is your man he does some sensational work but hes west of sydney

OLDFORDNUT · 31-03-2009, 10:24 AM

you really need to have it where you can check on it regulary,as your very question can leed to being ripped off, and what ever you do DONT pay full quote up front,you need some control over what has been done to how much you are handing over,
ive personally seen 3 cars with up to $15,000 handed over before work was finished and shops shut down overnight and one just kept making excuses for over a year until bloke got car back minus $4000 and all that was done was strip car down and guards repaired

Boosh Brus · 31-03-2009, 10:38 AM

Be careful of tools who think they know everything.
Check out their work on their customers cars. Often its not the same standard as their own projects.

CADSKY · 01-04-2009, 01:31 PM

this one is in hastings http://www.baysidecustoms.com.au/

CADSKY · 01-04-2009, 01:39 PM

also check out there portfolio. they have done an XA GT and an XB coupe.

Boza · 02-04-2009, 03:11 PM

Thanks cadsky

CADSKY · 08-04-2009, 05:54 PM

how did ya go mate?

VioletGT · 08-04-2009, 07:35 PM

well id have to say with a big engine good paint and body work along with tubs then a nice interior i would be looking in between $70,000 to $90,000 to play it safe.... dending on the size of the engine...u can get away with less of a diff and box and so on.. What does everybody think about tha tprice guestimate?