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Old 18-03-2014, 08:37 PM   #1
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Default Rust repair guy in Illawarra

Hey guys, anyone know of a decent smash repair guy in the Illawarra (NSW)?
I'd do it myself, but I am pretty hopeless when it comes to this sort of work.
I've got a Ford F100 1954 model. One side of the cowl has some rust in it. I have replacement panel. There's also a decent chunk out of one side of the cabin. Looks like an axe has hit it.
Any recommendations? I rang around. Seems like these days smash repair guys are only interested in insurance work.
Anyway, I just phoned six shops today and they all said the same thing; they don't do rust work. Hmmm
Maybe TAFE are running some courses at night???
Any ideas gents?

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Old 19-03-2014, 12:38 AM   #2
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Astill Design in Berkley might be able to either do it or put you onto someone who can.
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Old 19-03-2014, 05:40 PM   #3
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The main problem with rust repair is getting someone to angle grind (not oxy) out the affected area and properly seam weld / mig in zinc-alum plate - rather than just "bog-it-up" with wire mesh, cardboard and body-filler.

The other problem is the difficultly in accurately quoting and assessing the real extent of rust contagion until you actually start work on it.
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Old 19-03-2014, 10:14 PM   #4
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Thanks guys. I'll try that guy in Bezerkeley. got an address?

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Old 19-03-2014, 10:35 PM   #5
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He's not just some guy, more a Street Machine legend.

http://astilldesign.com/
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Old 20-03-2014, 10:26 PM   #6
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Wow! THE Astill? Sheesh. You're right!
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