Aussieveedubbers · Paint and Body

Who does the best body work on VW in Australia?

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/102380/who-does-the-best-body-work-on-vw-in-australia

hrastovica ·

I know this could open a heated debate, but i'm interested in peoples opinions. I'm currently looking at a couple hot-rod resto places for body work and paint on my 1960 Beetle. However, I would prefer to "keep it in the family" and work with a VW specific restorer/body shop.

Who does the best body work (specifically on vee dubs) in Australia?

Please share a pic to back this up.

(and yes i realise this is subjective, but i am interested in peoples responses)

barls ·

helbus’ works pretty good.
theres a few other as well like das

hrastovica ·

barls wrote:helbus’ works pretty good.
theres a few other as well like das
U got a pic of their best work by some chance??

hrastovica ·

I'll get the ball rolling with Volkommen Art... IMHO these guys just seem to nail everything they touch. Not sure if they paint the cars themselves... but the cars all seem to be tip top.


barls ·

das’ early stuff
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=21201

empi ·

The blue beetles body work" stylin" wasnt done by Volkommen (the owners uncle did it)

squizy ·

If you want to think outside of the VW square, you cannot go past Justin Hills of Hills and Co. at Taree.

http://www.hillsandcocustoms.com.au/

hrastovica ·

empi wrote:The blue beetles body work" stylin" wasnt done by Volkommen (the owners uncle did it)
Ye thought it was odd having snowflakes and late model bumpers w/ overiders (never seen that b4), didnt seem like Vollkommen styling. Is the black type 3 their body work?

matberry ·

Photo's....your kidding aren't you.


What about seeing thier work some 15 - 20 years on. Then you might have something to go by.

barls ·

squizy wrote:If you want to think outside of the VW square, you cannot go past Justin Hills of Hills and Co. at Taree.

http://www.hillsandhes cocustoms.com.au/ the one that painted my bug originally.

RODZ ·

matberry wrote:Photo's....your kidding aren't you.


What about seeing thier work some 15 - 20 years on. Then you might have something to go by.
Bang on Mat, even some work less than 5 years on would give a idea of some of the so called "restoration" work out there.

hrastovica ·

matberry wrote:Photo's....your kidding aren't you.


What about seeing thier work some 15 - 20 years on. Then you might have something to go by.
Why would i be kidding?

If i'm going to spend 10k+ for someone to do my body work/paint (and yes i know its not unusual to spend more)... I would like to see previous work/build, and hear the opinion of people who have also gone down the path of paying someone to do the job for them.

I agree that you dont know til some time after the build, but undoubtedly people would have had experiences (good and bad) and can recommend who the good ones are (not looking for naming and shaming)

To be honest, this build has been an interesting experience (and i havent even got past suspension yet). Some local contractors i have been ECSTATIC with, people who really give a shit about their work, will be getting my custom again.

Then others (who i wont name, but they wont be seeing another cent from me) have really let me down with unreliability and sub standard workmanship (and unreliable delivery of parts).

If im gonna part with my hard earned, i want to know who will do a good job based on testimonials/proof.

Thats all.

crsedge ·

Though not a VW Restorer per se, I highly recommend Jason Carroll at Chequered Flag- he restores early 356s and 911s and the quality of his work is outstanding- magazine features, concours winners, etc and he is in Melbourne.

He has done some work on my oval as well as a resto on my former 1968L:

http://chequeredflag.vpweb.com.au/?prefix=www

Cheers

Craig

helbus ·

The Healey Factory in Mitcham (Melbourne)

vlad01 ·

good to hear of some places in Vic, Only ones I ever here about are in NSW.

vlad01 ·

crsedge wrote:Though not a VW Restorer per se, I highly recommend Jason Carroll at Chequered Flag- he restores early 356s and 911s and the quality of his work is outstanding- magazine features, concours winners, etc and he is in Melbourne.

He has done some work on my oval as well as a resto on my former 1968L:

http://chequeredflag.vpweb.com.au/?prefix=www

Cheers

Craig
this looks very good, ill keep this one in the back of my head.

I bet this guy would be the one to get some restored genuine fuchs from and choice as well?

Dubsky ·

I know a guy in Canberra who does exceptional work .. he focuses mainly on early air cooled Porsches and Vws but will touch any 'all steel' cars. He is a qualified coach builder, spray painter and panel beater. All repairs are new steel, no bog or lead wipe. If you want details let me know .. Be warned, he has a long waiting list and 10k won't buy you much!

Special Air Service ·

squizy wrote:If you want to think outside of the VW square, you cannot go past Justin Hills of Hills and Co. at Taree.

http://www.hillsandcocustoms.com.au/
As a local that has seen first hand some of the cars produced here I would have to agree, but as has been said elsewhere in this topic $10,000 will not get you very far when talking about "the best" (of anything).

Just make sure you tell Justin that Brendan sent you, (gotta grease the wheels).

Cheers
Brendan

MISS VDUB ·

Das Resto Haus by far!

Bizarre ·

Who is the guy on the mid north coast NSW that does kombis?

He did Winerot's Split and 1303 Cab

Everything I have seen him do is lovely

Special Air Service ·

Steve Hopkins