VW – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington

26/03/2021 Kombi, Restoration, The Metric Nut, The Surgery, VW 0 Comments

VW Kombi Passion

We are very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to work with such passionate enthusiasts like Steve Fejos. After his VW Kombi was feature on the cover of NZ Classic Car magazine, he wanted to show his appreciation to all of those who helped on the restoration work. A subway lunch shout for the entire team and some kraft beers for everyone to take home and enjoy on the weekend. He also gave a very special gift, a framed copy of the article from

12/11/2020 Kombi, Restoration, Rust Repairs, VW 1 Comment

Split Window Kombi

This split window is getting some road test today as we work through our the quality control checks for full restoration projects.

27/07/2020 Bambina, Fiat, Jaguar, Kombi, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, VW, XK150 0 Comments

International variety

All in one day, we go form working on a Fiat Bambina to a VW Kombi and a Jaguar Xk150. Can’t beat a good bit of international variety

01/07/2020 EV / Electric Vehicles, Karmann Ghia, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, VW 1 Comment

Project EV – John’s VW Karmann Ghia – Part01: The Plan

One of our own EV (electric) conversion projects will be documented start to finish on DriveLife. Part 01 has just been published and can be found via the link below. If you are keen on following our journey, keep an eye out for regular updates. DriveLife Link – Project EV – John’s VW Karmann Ghia – Part01: The Plan

01/05/2020 Accident Damage, Kombi, Restoration, VW 1 Comment

Kombi Camper

We are back in action, with our first contact-free customer handover today. A lovely bay window Kombi back on the road after rear-ending accident damage.

20/03/2020 Kombi, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

Otto the VW Transporter

One of our restored local VW Transporters has been in the global spotlight with a feature in Heritage Commercials

04/02/2020 BMW, Ford, Kombi, Mustang, VW 0 Comments

Busy workshop

Lots of cool stuff in the workshop too. 1936 Ford Deluxe, 1967 Ford Mustang and a 1966 VW Kombi

30/01/2020 Full Repaint, Kombi, Restoration, VW 1 Comment

VW Kombi – Ready to Shine

It’s time to unmask after the final coat.

14/11/2019 Karmann Ghia, Restoration, Rust Repairs, VW 0 Comments

VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

Exciting work required, when the floors and sills are rusted on a VW Karmann Ghia Convertible.

11/10/2019 Kombi, VW 1 Comment

Out with the old, in with the new

New engine installed and it fired up the first time too. Few more tests and we are not far away from a test drive.

19/09/2019 Beetle, Mazda, MX5, Restoration, VW 1 Comment

Old and older

Two very different cars getting the final touches as the get closer to leaving the workshop.

16/09/2019 Kombi, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

Ready for a New Engine

A Kombi’s freshly painted and prepped engine bay, with all new running gear and reconditioned gearbox, ready and waiting for its new motor.

26/08/2019 Kombi, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, VW 0 Comments

Another Kombi back on the road

Another Kombi ready to leave after some small rust repairs. Repairs complete, and undersealed, ready for many more kilometres in NZ

20/08/2019 Kombi, Restoration, VW 0 Comments

Classic Kombi makeover

We almost replaced one entire side of this split-screen VW kombi, due to poor quality old repairs. Large panel replacements can be tricky, a good clear plan and regular measurement checks will see the job done right. Next step is to metal prep and epoxy etch all new panels.

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