hi, shop around for sure, when I got my datto painted I go quotes from $700 to $24,000, I also went to all the car shows ,spoke to alot of people with the same passion that we all have and learnt alot from listening to them. I ended up hearing about a really good apprentice in a workshop that is well known for quallity and said to them that I am in no hurry, if they want to work on my ride when they need to fill in abit of time here or there, go for it.
they did the job, took 6 months, put many tricks into it (eg. aviation style fuel filler etc) for under $2,500, and I was over the moon with the quality, even picked up afew awards.
so I guess what I am saying is, findout as much as you can about the workshops, there standards of workmanship, and if there likley to screw you over from carshows etc, work out if you would be happy to let your car be used by apprentices and workshop staff as a "fillerinera" between jobs for a cheaper rate.
I hope my silly ramblings may help, if not, atleast I got to brag about the deal I got. stick in there, I dont know what sort if job they are offering, but I'd think there would have to be a better deal for you, otherwise if your not to worried about getting your hands dirty, ive seen car bodywork and painting coarses at tafe, hmm ,
has anyone done one of these TAFE coarses? what sort of quality skills do you think the average guys could pick up with abit of determination?
I am now thinking of myself

yeh, theres bit of a datto scene in hobart, if last years event at kangaroo bay was anything to go by. most of the best ones are owned by busy people who only have the rare opertunity to let there beasts roam. mine spends 99.9% of its time in the garage..... does any one know of a well paid job cruising? if so id love to apply

just on that im pretty sure rory is still keen to sell this wagon (see my prevous post for phone number) the detail on this wagon floored me, if you see it at the next car show, do your self a favour and look under the rear, i have never seen a 1200 with standard coil suspension + rory has spent alot of time making every aspect of this wagon smooth

hi dude, im keen,what are the specs, where r u,what ball park price are you thinking, what type of pump, is it injected, which block, whats been done to the bottom end, how much psi, is it out of your sweet looking ute, what potetial have you screwed out of it??????? as i say im keen

i see my pic didnt come out, check out my profile for a pic, although the pic doesnt do any justice. then give rory a call on 0417562549 to see it

hey did somone say they wanted a wagon heres one for sale in tassie
its totally rebuilt (without any expence spared) new 2 pack paint new a14, new suspension, coil springs on rear, top quallity interia etc, this wagon is immaculate, give rory a call on 0417562549 this wagon is worth a look for the perve factor, i have never seen one as spotless and immaculate, he i getting rid of it because he has to many toys including a 1200 ute and custom harleys

hi guys (and girls of course), i have been trying to post some pics, i have posted pics b4 but i havent been able to post my latest ones, i have bought the sizes down to the recomended amounts but all i am getting is "Error 1008" do you know what this error is or how i can find out? it has me stumped, probably something silly i am not doing

hi there , theres heaps of us datto 1200 fanatics in tassie, for pics of my car see my profile, i buy my car stuff from everywhere from around tassie to Queensland (my new 5 speed), i think brigewater wrecker is my fave (although i havent been there for years now) they had probably 8 in there main paddock when i was last there, although they have probably been crushed and have new stock now.

hmmm , this has probably been asked b4 but i wonder how much freight is from nz, it would be heaps ibet after tax and customs

yes, that is the problem i am having, it is not holding the car when it is stationary to stop it rolling, even on the smallest slopes, i am wondering if there might be a wrong linkage (or cable) as you say but how do i know? the brakes have been readjusted the in the same order as you say but it still dosnt work very well, any suggestions welcome