Classic Auto Fabrications in Darnum, Victoria | Vehicle customisation shop

Classic Auto Fabrications

Locality: Darnum, Victoria

Phone: +61 400 054 572

Address: 28 Main Road, 3822 Darnum, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 When you dont want to use any body filler...

24.01.2022 The Legend of Darby Brown - coming soon...

24.01.2022 Something a little bit different - Im assisting the owner with some chassis repairs to his historic 74 Cheetah Mk4E open wheeler. As always, its going to be better than when it left the factory (and far better than when the first owner sold it...) . . .... . . . . #classicautofabrications #restoration #accidentrepair #classiccar #cheetah #motorracing #motorsport #historic #gippsland #speed See more

23.01.2022 Moody workshop photos for a wet and gloomy Friday... Photos courtesy of @p_negus . . .... . . . #nissan #datsun #datsun240z #240z #260z #280z #s30 #restoration #crashrepair #rustrepair #coachbuilding #classicautofabrications #gippsland @ Classic Auto Fabrications See more

23.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone! Weve had this pretty little MK1 Sprite in our workshop for the last few weeks undergoing repairs. The owner discovered a crack in the floorpan, and after further investigation on our hoist we found that it was far more serious... New floor pans, crossmembers, spring boxes and rear bulkhead all had to be replaced - not a small job! .... . . . . #austinhealeysprite #classicautofabrications #classiccar #rustrepair #gippsland #restoration @ Classic Auto Fabrications See more

22.01.2022 40s Vauxhall Velox guard/fender rust repair. I have to admit this one nearly beat me - reverse sweep panels are always difficult to fabricate and I had to call another coachbuilding friend of mine for some advice. However Im very pleased with the outcome! @ Classic Auto Fabrications

22.01.2022 I'm sure Graeme has a logical explanation for this...

21.01.2022 Something isnt right here... #datsun #nissan #240z #s30 #restoration #classicautofabrications #project #projectmachining #gippsland

20.01.2022 240Z Roof skin fabrication. The single largest panel I have ever made. Im extremely happy with the result! . .... . . . . . . . #nissan #datsun #datsun240z #240z #260z #280z #s30 #s30z #fairladyz #znation #devilz #chrome #classiccar #classic #import #2door #coupe #carporn #rustrepair #rustfree #resto #restoration #carrestoration #jdm #coachbuilding #fabricationlife #fabrication #classicautofabrications #gippsland @ Classic Auto Fabrications See more

20.01.2022 Joel said it just fell off I dont believe him... #Restoration #s30 #240z #260z #coachbuilding #gippsland #rustrepairs #frontfelloff #datsun240z #datsun260z #datsunzseries #fabrication #panelbeater

19.01.2022 After running solo for the last 18 months, I'd like to officially welcome Graeme to CAF. Graeme is a refugee from Holden, but has a strong background in automotive restoration in a former life! His dedication and fussiness to the current projects has already been a huge benefit. Roll on 2021! . . .... . . . . . . . . #restoration #coachbuilding #rustrepair #fabrication #gippsland #classicautofabrications #classiccar See more

19.01.2022 "Project Friday" This has been our 'Friday Project' that we've been working on every Friday for the last 12 months. This '76 260Z was T-boned by a motorcycle way back in '95. The owner put it into storage until last year when we were engaged to repair the damage. It was a massive job to put right as the damage was extensive, however we are delighted with the outcome and the owner is ecstatic! But what to do next...? .... . . . . . . . . . #nissan #datsun #240z #260z #280z #s30 #s30z #jdm #zcar #zcarsofinstagram #rustrepair #restoration #coachbuilding #accidentrepair #classiccar #classicautofabrications #gippsland See more

19.01.2022 We are really 'nailing' the current projects in the shop at the moment.

19.01.2022 Neds Datsun 260Z 2+2 "Barn find" In for suspension and brake refurbishment to get ready for road worthy inspection.

18.01.2022 Our long term restoration - Alexs MK1 Escort - has been delivered to Barry BJ Ellis Motor Trimming for a new custom interior. We cant wait to see the result! . . . .... . . #ford #fordescortmk1 #mk1escort #custom #restoration #gippsland #classicautofabrications #bjellismotortrimming See more

18.01.2022 Another Austin Healey Sprite Mk1 has arrived in the shop! Owner Greg has commissioned us to perform the panel repairs and have it resprayed. The LH rear accident damage is considerable, but the rest of the shell looks remarkably sound! However, all will be revealed once it's been media blasted... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . #austinhealey #austin #healey #sprite #mk1 #bugeyesprite #frogeyesprite #british #bmc #classiccar #topdown #classicnotplastic #rustrepair #rust #coachbuilding #accidentrepair #gippsland #classicautofabrications See more

17.01.2022 901 Silver. Coming soon... (Photo by p_negus) . . .... . . . . . . . . #nissan #datsun #s30z #s30 #240z #260z #freshpaint #restoration #classiccar #classicautofabrications #gippsland See more

16.01.2022 240Z lower guard / fender repair. . . . .... . . . . . . #240z #260z #s30 #s30z #nissan #datsun #jdm #jdmlifestyle #classiccars #coachbuilding #carrestoration #carporn #restoration #resto #z #znation #rustrepair #rustfree #classicautofabrications #gippsland #notbad @ Classic Auto Fabrications See more

16.01.2022 Graeme says it just fell off. I don't believe him... #thefrontfelloff . .... . . . . . . . . . . #ididntdoit #austinhealey #sprite #bugeye #frogeyesprite #classiccar #classicnotplastic #carporn #restoration #rustrepair #rust #sportscar #gippsland #classicautofabrications See more

15.01.2022 Eric's Spitfire Pt3 . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . #triumph #spitfire #triumphspitfire #triumphspitfiremk2 #classiccar #topdown #rustrepair #classiccar #classicnotplastic #retro #twinwebers #passion #oldtimer #classicbritishcars #gippsland #classicautofabrications See more

15.01.2022 Eric's Spitfire Pt2 . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . #triumph #spitfire #triumphspitfire #triumphspitfiremk2 #classiccar #topdown #rustrepair #classiccar #classicnotplastic #retro #twinwebers #passion #oldtimer #classicbritishcars #gippsland #classicautofabrications See more

15.01.2022 Chipping away! Deadner needs to go before media blasting ... #Datsun #Nissan #240Z #Restoration #Gippsland #classicautofabrications #dirtyjobs See more

15.01.2022 Two beautifully restored 240Z centre consoles courtesy of my local plastic welder. Will really set the interiors off when they are installed back into their homes! . . .... . #datsun #datsun240z #classic #nissan #restoration #gippsland #s30 #classicautofabrications See more

15.01.2022 Remember Eric's MK2 Spitfire from back in March? Well, it's been steadily progressing... Pt2 following shortly! . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . #triumph #spitfire #triumphspitfire #triumphspitfiremk2 #classiccar #topdown #rustrepair #classiccar #classicnotplastic #retro #twinwebers #passion #oldtimer #classicbritishcars #gippsland #classicautofabrications See more

14.01.2022 Tony & Lachlan discussing the repairs that have been carried out on the front LH corner of Tonys Datsun 240Z. #classicrestoration #datsun #cafgippsland

14.01.2022 240Z Inner sill gusset rust repair. We made a pattern of the old corroded section, then it was cut out. Next we fabricated a new hand made piece from the pattern and carefully welded it in. #datsun #240Z #cafgippsland

14.01.2022 So clean... . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . #nissan #datsun #s30z #s30 #fairldayz #240z #260z #zcarsofinstagram #zcar #japcar #jdm #classiccar #restoration #resto #devilz #carrestoration #carporn #coachbuilding #coupe #gippsland #classicautofabrications See more

13.01.2022 Les Collins Racing is currently dyno tuning a modified L24 for a customers 240Z restoration. We can't wait to hear what numbers it puts down! . . .... . . . . . #nissan #datsun #s30z #jdm #s30 #240z #260z #280z #L24 #L28 #restoration #performance #gippsland #classicautofabrications #lescollinsracing #dynotune #racing #drifting See more

13.01.2022 My customers front Valance was beyond economical repair, so after searching locally for a good used valance and not being to locate one, we decided to make a brand new one. (The old mounts were reused from the original valance). 7hrs later: . .... . . . . #nissan #datsun #datsun240z #240Z #260z #280z #s30 #s30z #fairladyz #znation #devilz #jdm #chrome #classiccar #classic #import #2door #coupe #fabricationlife #rustrepair #rustfree #resto #restoration #carrestoration #coachbuilding #carporn #classicautofabrications #gippsland @ Classic Auto Fabrications See more

13.01.2022 Sill & A-post repair on an MG Midget - a bit of a challenging job on a running & driving car! . . . .... . #mg #mgmidget #midget #austinhealey #austinhealeysprite #restoration #coachbuilding #classiccars #classic #classicautofabrications #gippsland #rustrepair #metoo #learntocode #woke See more

12.01.2022 If you own a classic car, DO NOT use fuel containing Ethanol and leave it sitting for more than a week - or this will happen! The owner of this classic now has a larger bill than he was expecting! - Happy Easter everybody!... #classiccars #restoration #classicautofabrications #gippsland

12.01.2022 Another nut & bolt restoration? I just cant say no! Eric has bought his Mk2 Triumph Spitfire for us to weave our magic on. Chassis is already been blasted, repaired & is off being painted in 2-Pac black. Body & panels have also been blasted and weve started bonnet repairs while Eric manually removes the remaining body deadner. Lots of rust repairs to do on this one...... . . . . . #classicautofabrications #classiccar # restoration #rustrepair #topdown #gippsland #triumph #spitfire @ Classic Auto Fabrications See more

12.01.2022 It was a late night for my painter, however Project Factory Fresh is now looking resplendent in its new coat of factory 901 Silver! We can't wait to start reassembly! . . .... . . . . . . . #nissan #datsun #zcar #zcars #zcarsofinstagram #s30 #s30z #240z #260z #280z #fairladyz #classiccar #znation ##resto #carrestoration #jdmculture #jdm #jdmtuners #coupe #fresh #classicautofabrications #gippsland See more

12.01.2022 We had a lovely original Rover P5B in the shop recently for a power steering adjustment and a good old fashioned tune up. Ignition reset to 6deg BTDC (from the previous 2deg ATDC!) and the SU Carburettors balanced and mixtures adjusted. The owner is ecstatic with the result!... #rover #P5B #cafgippsland

10.01.2022 For sale: Brand new 240Z 260Z Front Valance. Faithful reproduction of an original item. Make from Australian BHP cold-rolled 1mm mild steel. Supplied raw with a coating of machine oil. $460.00 Incl. GST... FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in Australia. PM us here if you are interested. See more

09.01.2022 When the customer says: "Theres no rust or bog in the panels", then we have them media blasted... . . .... . #classicautofabrications #gippsland #classiccar #restoration #triumph #coachbuilding #rustrepair #rust #learntocode #woke See more

09.01.2022 Datsun 260Z rear valance: Old Vs New. @ Classic Auto Fabrications

09.01.2022 Never EVER drill a broken bolt / stud out. Most bolts are hardened, and you'll just wander off centre making it harder again to remove. The ONLY 100% effective method is heat - either with Oxy Acetylene or welding it out. (Unless you break a tap off in a hole, then you have to have it spark eroded ) #smartereveryday

07.01.2022 From the team at CAF, we would like to wish all our valued customers, friends and family a wonderful festive season. We look forward to what 2019 will bring and hope you can be a part of it. ... #classicautofabrications #merrychristmasfolks See more

05.01.2022 My turn on the bench next - Joel #budgetchiropractor #torturedevice #classicnotplastic #260z #datsun #s30 #fairlady #classicautofabrications #hashtag

05.01.2022 Much better! Now onto the RH side...

05.01.2022 Strutting our stuff at @melbournedatsunday , quite a few were keen to see what the z cars look like on the inside! #260z #datsun #jdm #trailerqueen? #classicnotplastic #melbournedatsunday #yarraglen

04.01.2022 Getting my panel forming on. ... #panelforming #coachbuilding #englishwheel #wheelingmachine #datsun #nissan #240Z #fairladyz #gippsland See more

04.01.2022 Eric's Spitfire Pt2: . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . #triumph #spitfire #triumphspitfire #triumphspitfiremk2 #classiccar #topdown #rustrepair #classiccar #classicnotplastic #retro #twinwebers #passion #oldtimer #classicbritishcars #gippsland #classicautofabrications See more

03.01.2022 Sue & Peter are doing a fantastic job reassembling their Sprite!

03.01.2022 Remember everyone: no matter how good your original classic is, its still got rust. @ Classic Auto Fabrications

02.01.2022 A couple of friends visited us recently in their beautiful early Mk1 Sprites. It's always great seeing classics out and about in fine weather! . . . .... . . . . . . . . #austin #austinhealey #frogeye #frogeyesprite #bugeye #bugeyesprite #mg #classiccar #resto #restoration #summer #summervibes #cruising #classicautofabrications #gippsland See more

01.01.2022 Another much needed item for my shop - a 240Z/260Z/280Z front end guard/bonnet jig, which will help with guard and bonnet alignment. (Master is a Z thats never been in a front end accident). ... #classicautofabrications #gippsland #s30 #s30z #nissan #datsun #240z #260z #280z #jdm #restoration #coachbuilding

01.01.2022 Nearly ready to hit the road, theres even room for a small child! #cafgippsland #roadtrip #classicautofabrication

01.01.2022 A beautifully original 72 240Z has been dropped off to us - by its very fussy owner - for new bonnet (hood) and some minor paint correction. We cant wait to get stuck in . . . .... . . . #nissan #datsun #datsun240z #datsun260z #classicautofabrications #restoration #coachbuilding #jdm #gippsland #classiccar #japan #s30 #s30z #datsunz See more

01.01.2022 I dont always build exhausts... But when I do I make them them out of stainless mandrel bends . . .... . . #classicautofabrications #gippsland #classiccars #stainlessexhaust #ford #fordescortmk1 #fabrication #fabricationlife @ Classic Auto Fabrications See more

01.01.2022 Sue and Peters Austin Healey Sprite Mk2a which we performed a full body restoration on a couple of years ago. It received new sills, floors, boot floor and numerous other repairs. We also converted it from factory Square rear wheel archers to later model Round Arch by using modified Round Arch MG Midget rear quarter panels.... The colour is Mazda Soul Crystal Red. #classicautofabrications #redsprite

01.01.2022 Tony had a bit of an accident on the track, clouting a wall in his 260Z. To save time and funds, he asked me to straighten the car back up, then he would finish it off and repaint it. Was a bit of a challenge. We cant wait to see Tony back out on the track again soon! ... #260z #autofabrication #crashrepair @ Darnum, Victoria See more