Ford – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington https://www.thesurgery.co.nz The Surgery restore and repair classic and collectible cars Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:59:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 1966 ford Thunderbird – Entry Compliance https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/1966-ford-thunderbird-entry-compliance/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/1966-ford-thunderbird-entry-compliance/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:59:41 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7171 Collection of a 1966 Ford Thunderbird that’s been imported to the country. In the workshop for rust repairs for entry compliance.

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Ford F100 – Mechanical Repairs https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-f100-mechanical-repairs/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-f100-mechanical-repairs/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7092 Ford F100 on a road trip from the South, needed an emergency rear-wheel bearing fitted so they could get back on the road heading North. Job done, and they are on their way again. Safe driving

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1966 Ford Mustang in New Zealand Classic Car https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1966-ford-mustang-in-new-zealand-classic-car/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1966-ford-mustang-in-new-zealand-classic-car/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7085 So cool to see Gordie’s beautiful 1966 Ford Mustang that we worked on featured in the latest New Zealand Classic Car Magazine.

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Ford Mustang – Racing Stripes https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/ford-mustang-racing-stripes/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/ford-mustang-racing-stripes/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:50:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7040 We are installing a full set of race strips on this Ford Mustang. After having the bonnet repainted after rust repairs and the entire vehicle getting polished and detailing. It’s looking so good, can’t wait to have it finished

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Ford Ranger Sign Writing Removal & Detailing https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-ranger-sign-writing-removal-detailing/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-ranger-sign-writing-removal-detailing/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:11:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6905 2017 Ford Ranger, sign writing removed, polished and detailed and ready for trade in.

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3D Printing new rubber door handle gaskets https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/3d-printing-new-rubber-door-handle-gaskets/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/3d-printing-new-rubber-door-handle-gaskets/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6817 3D Printing new rubber door handle gaskets, makes hard to get parts easy to replace

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Wide Range of Classics at the Workshop https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/wide-range-of-classics/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/wide-range-of-classics/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:15:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6799 Never a dull moment at The Surgery, such a great variety of cars at the workshop today.

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Ford Transit, Refreshed and ready to sell https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-transit-refreshed-and-ready-to-sell/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-transit-refreshed-and-ready-to-sell/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 00:01:29 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6687 If you’re selling your commercial can, you want it to look its best, the team at Final Touch based out of The Surgery have you covered with a refresh package, that has this Ford looking like new once again.

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Second Vehicle Sign Writing Removal for Makita https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/second-vehicle-sign-writing-removal-for-makita/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/second-vehicle-sign-writing-removal-for-makita/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 02:20:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6679 Another before and after Sign writing vinyl removal for Makita New Zealand, on this 2022 Ford Ranger double cab. Looking like new again and ready to be traded in for a newer model.

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Vehicle Sign Writing Removal for Makita https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/vehicle-sign-writing-removal/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/vehicle-sign-writing-removal/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 07:10:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6675 Before and after Sign writing vinyl removal for Makita New Zealand, on this 2021 Ford Ranger double cab. It looks great, and It’s ready to be traded in for a newer model.

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Ford Thunderbird or VW Baja Beetle https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-thunderbird-or-vw-baja-beetle/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-thunderbird-or-vw-baja-beetle/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6657 Both red, but very extremely different. What’s your pickup, casual cruising Sunday with the Ford Thunderbird or wild weekend VW Baja Beetle

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Ford Ranger Raptor https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-ranger-raptor/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/ford-ranger-raptor/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 06:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6649 Full underbody CorrosionX for this epic Ford Ranger Raptor, it’s a must to protect your vehicle from the elements, if you work or live by the sea.

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His and Her Thunderbirds https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/his-and-her-thunderbirds/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/his-and-her-thunderbirds/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:21:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6385 Two of our clients have featured in this month’s New Zealand Classic Car magazine, with his and her Thunderbirds. A nice collection they have, grab a copy and have a read

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Full Service – 2005 Ford Thunderbird https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/full-service-2005-ford-thunderbird/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/full-service-2005-ford-thunderbird/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6374 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary edition in the workshop today, getting a thermostat housing replacement and full service.

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