WOF Mechanic in Wellington

[Kiwi S3]

Hi everyone,

My 1978 Series 3 is due a WOF but my usual mechanic based in Miramar is away at the moment.

Does anyone know of any classic-Landrover knowledgeable garage in the Wellington area (preferably central / southern)?

Really don't want to take it into VTNZ as I'm sure they would fail it on the factory-standard oil leaks alone.

Thanks,

Mark,
Island Bay, Wellington.

[lax2wlg]

Hi everyone,

My 1978 Series 3 is due a WOF but my usual mechanic based in Miramar is away at the moment.

Does anyone know of any classic-Landrover knowledgeable garage in the Wellington area (preferably central / southern)?

Really don't want to take it into VTNZ as I'm sure they would fail it on the factory-standard oil leaks alone.

Thanks,

Mark,
Island Bay, Wellington.

Hi mate is yours the turquoise 88 truck cab?
Is Paul B your local wof guy? Up by the machinist in miramar? He is awesome.

[Kiwi S3]

Mines a dark green SWB hard top.

Yep - I have been going to Paul B for a few years and he is great. Unfortunately I have not been able to contact him in the past couple of weeks and the WOF expired last Wednesday!

[lax2wlg]

Not the one with the period-correct genuine parts rear mudflaps, with the gold lettering? Geeky, I know.

Mmmm Pauls out of town, have you had a chat w/ John at the Toy Shop? (King St). New ownership, a lot better. 'Common sense' attitude for vintage Rovers. They'd at least give it a quick look over

[Kiwi S3]

Not the one with the period-correct genuine parts rear mudflaps, with the gold lettering?

Yep = that sounds like mine - Very proud of those mudflaps!

I've ended up booking it into Driscoll Motors as they have done a couple of jobs on the landrover in the past (last time was when it 'ejected' #1 spark plug - they could hear me coming from miles away) and seemed to know their way around older motors.

I'll definitely give the Toy Shop a visit though if Paul is going to be away for a while.

[lax2wlg]

Ahhh... she's a great looking Rover, the mudflaps really set it off! Mine's (early SWB 2a, 2.25 petrol) currently at the bare chassis stage, about to finish the bulkhead replacement repairs (new floorpans etc) and then I get to the put the meccano set back together....

Other than the rear crossmember and one of the front spring hangers, the chassis is straight and rust free... I thought that was quite impressive for a 56 year old vehicle. Bulkhead different story but they all seem to do that....

Good luck with the wof!

[Kiwi S3]

WOF passed - no issues at all.

Have fun putting yours back together. I'll look out for you driving around Wellington.

Cheers,

Mark.

[lax2wlg]

WOF passed - no issues at all.

Have fun putting yours back together. I'll look out for you driving around Wellington.

Cheers,

Mark.

Good stuff!! Good to hear. Yes likewise I'll keep an eye out. I'm about to pick up a boatload of spare Series parts, feel free to PM if you ever need anything or want to grab a pint sometime