My daughter has been in Australia for the past year and I’m heading there next month (April) to visit and then we’re coming back home together. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any hot rod shops that I could stop in while I’m there? We’ll be in Sydney and up the north coast as well. Just thought I’d check since my daughter knows I’m a gear head and asked if there were any “car places” I wanted to visit! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
No... But I know a cool beach you could hang out at..... Port Kembla beach which is about??? 50 miles south of Sydney.... Used to be my old stomping grounds when I was a kid.... Till we moved to the States...
There's a massive car seen in Aus, try https://www.asrf.org.au/, theres an events page and club page, find a club in the area you're going. I did this about 20 years ago when I went to Adelaide, had a great time with a bunch of local hot rodders that couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming.
If you are going to be on the north coast on the weekend of 10/11/12 May our local Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club is hosting it's annual Lazy Winterun at Coffs Harbour. As the name suggests it's very laid back but a lot of fun with about 60 good quality Aussie hot rods. Coffs is 600 kilometers north of Sydney and there is plenty of accommodation in town.
Thanks, that’s perfect. Should be able to find something from that. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Oh that sounded great but unfortunately we are there just the first couple weeks of April. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I'm jealous RichieC, Australia is on my bucket list along with New Zealand. Have fun and take some pics.
Australian Street Rod Nationals April 19--22 in Maryborough, Queensland. maybe a little too far north but if you can score cheap flights from Sydney to Brisbane thens it only a few hours by car. just an option.........
It's probably too late in April for you but the ASRF Street Rod Nationals are on at easter in Maryborough South East Queensland ... https://2019asrfnationals.com/ Hope you enjoy your time in oz .... cheers
Thanks guys! Should be a fun time. Looks like I’m just going to miss the Nats by a few days! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
May not be much help to you. We have the Castlemaine Swap and Castlemaine Rod Run in April along with a few Shops you can visit. That is if you are coming south. Whatever you do have a great trip.
Hi there, here’s an event that you may like to go and see. The host club has been going for a long time and run a great show. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Hi, me again. I should have mentioned that the location for the show is in Sydney’s western suburbs and easy to get to. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Where in Sydney will you be? I am about an hour west of Sydney & may be able to show you around if you wish
Contact Stuart at Lone Star. http://www.lonestarbodyshop.com.au/pg_services.php In between Sydney and Woolongong. About an hour from Sydney CBD. They do excellent work and he's a really nice guy.
Camden county customs would be worth a look TJ s great bloke,45 mins from Sydney airport on a good day Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks! I checked on the map and that one is definitely within reach. We may check it out. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Thanks Dago 88! I’ll let you know if we have time in the schedule to meet up. I appreciate the offer! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app