Comments for The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington https://www.thesurgery.co.nz The Surgery restore and repair classic and collectible cars Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:13:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Comment on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC by The Surgery https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mercedes-benz/1982-mercedes-benz-280-slc/#comment-9379 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:13:07 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6879#comment-9379 In reply to henry balfour.

Hi Henry. Thanks for reaching out, we have had one of our office team email you about your enquiry.

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Comment on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC by henry balfour https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mercedes-benz/1982-mercedes-benz-280-slc/#comment-9375 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:01:04 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6879#comment-9375 1971 W115 240D – pretty much rust-free, some minor floor panel work needed. Excellent, complete interior. Smoke on running, but no engine noise. please give me some options for restoration….. from a basic work-over to a performance work-over

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Comment on Fellten / Jaunt Factory Visit by Herbie https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/fellten-jaunt-factory-visit/#comment-9343 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:50:38 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7101#comment-9343 Vw 1997 Golf cabriolet
Thoughts

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Comment on New ID Plates by The Surgery https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/new-id-plates/#comment-9303 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=3942#comment-9303 In reply to Ray mclaren.

Hi Ray, happy to help here. We will reach out via email.

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Comment on New ID Plates by Ray mclaren https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/the-surgery/new-id-plates/#comment-9299 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:04:33 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=3942#comment-9299 Hi, I’ve been restoring a valiant coupe over a long period of time, I’m finally going for low volume cert on a few mods and have realized my ID tags have gone missing, are you able to do a reproduction for me ?

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Comment on 1923 Triumph Motorcycle Petrol/Oil tank by The Surgery https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1923-triumph-motorcycle-petrol-oil-tank/#comment-9169 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:03:41 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6908#comment-9169 In reply to John Knox.

We will do our best john, its a pretty cool tank alright.

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Comment on 1923 Triumph Motorcycle Petrol/Oil tank by John Knox https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1923-triumph-motorcycle-petrol-oil-tank/#comment-9168 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:50:38 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6908#comment-9168 Will you post restoration progress for this petrol/oi tank . Please. Most interested in the process and result

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Comment on Accident Damage – Split Screen VW Kombi by marito https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/accident-damage-split-screen-vw-kombi/#comment-6564 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:26:26 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6217#comment-6564 Restoring a split-screen VW Kombi after accident damage is no small feat.

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Comment on 1985 Rover 3500 Vanden Plas SD1 – Revolutionary Rover by devi https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1985-rover-3500-vanden-plas-sd1-revolutionary-rover/#comment-6563 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:26:06 +0000 http://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=1831#comment-6563 The restoration of the 1985 Rover 3500 Vanden Plas SD1 is truly remarkable. It’s inspiring to see how classic cars can be brought back to life with meticulous craftsmanship.

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Comment on Camper / CorrosionX by The Surgery https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/rust-prevention/camper-corrosionx/#comment-6430 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:21:03 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=4941#comment-6430 In reply to Rob Holmes.

Hi Rob, We can definitely help you there, I believe our team has already been in touch and booked you in.

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Comment on Camper / CorrosionX by Rob Holmes https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/rust-prevention/camper-corrosionx/#comment-6419 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:28:11 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=4941#comment-6419 Hi there, I have a Mitsubishi fuso camper almost identical to the pictured. I need the under body treated and coated for surface rust. Can you help?

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Comment on Electric Mini Motor by The Surgery https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mini/electric-mini-motor/#comment-5751 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:13:48 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=3644#comment-5751 In reply to Grayham Steedman.

Hi Grayham. That kit is no longer available, nor would we recommend it as it required a lot of changes based on the LVVTA certication process. Best to get in touch with us directly, through the Contact Us page.

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Comment on Electric Mini Motor by Grayham Steedman https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mini/electric-mini-motor/#comment-5750 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:04:05 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=3644#comment-5750 Hi, I have. 1997 MK Vll Rover Cooper. I am pondering on converting to electric.

– What power units are available
– An estimate to undertake the conversion
– What dates could you do the work.
– Any other issues I should know.

Kind regards
Grayham Steedman

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Comment on Classic Car Pre-Purchase Inspection by Steve Crighton https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/pre-purchase-assessment/classic-car-pre-purchase-inspection/#comment-5377 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:03:59 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=3840#comment-5377 I’m currently looking at a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Registration NGP935 two tone Grey & Black at Trade In Clearance and I’d like you to call me about a pre-purchase inspection and overall appraisal of this car.
Can you also tell me what all you will do and your fee for doing so?
Kind regards Steve

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