Hey Guys,
My hq needs to have its gas system certified, i have just put a new motor in etc and i am looking for a gas place that will fit me a new system, and also fix up some issues i am having with the motor swap (ie Stupid leaks, shitty idle etc)
I live up in Belgrave, and i want to go to a place within 15-20min of home. So i was thinking Ferntree Gully, Boronia, Bayswater area...
I want a good place, but one that is not expensive... So put your ideas forward!
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Matt
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 09:53 AM
I've heard a few good reports about a place in Barry Street, called Smithy's or something like that. Apparently used to work at GRA back when and was also an official distributer and fitter of their systems before new owners came along.
Not big on detail I know, and no personal experience, but maybe head down, ask a few questions and see what happens.
Didn't know you'd done an engine swap in the HQ, when was that and whats that about?
Cheers,
Not big on detail I know, and no personal experience, but maybe head down, ask a few questions and see what happens.
Didn't know you'd done an engine swap in the HQ, when was that and whats that about?
Cheers,
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 01:03 PM
Yeah, my Parents got there xtrail convertered there. They are very busy there, and kinda specialize in big conversions. Mine is only a minor one, as half the system is already there, and will probably cost well under a grand to get all certified etc...
Sam, remember on the cruise how my car was causing me grief? Well i started the strip down not long after that. I am just using the 202 out of the SS i just bought, it was not the orig motor, it has a yella terra head, cam, etc. So it should go a little bit better... It drives at the moment, so i could drive the car to a local fitter for them to finish off.
I have the old carby and manifold off the old motor on it atm, which is probably causing most of the problems! i have an Impco two barrel carby and a 186s manifold ready to go on, just need someone to do it!
Sam, remember on the cruise how my car was causing me grief? Well i started the strip down not long after that. I am just using the 202 out of the SS i just bought, it was not the orig motor, it has a yella terra head, cam, etc. So it should go a little bit better... It drives at the moment, so i could drive the car to a local fitter for them to finish off.
I have the old carby and manifold off the old motor on it atm, which is probably causing most of the problems! i have an Impco two barrel carby and a 186s manifold ready to go on, just need someone to do it!
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 01:15 PM
I had my conversion done at Smithys.
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 01:21 PM
Was it pricey?
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 05:38 PM
I just got my ute put on gas using an impco system from GWT in Bayswater it cost $2000 and a week later i got it back with the grant through medicare. Give him a call on 9720 7034 ask for George
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 07:35 PM
Sweet, thanks steve! Ill give him a call and see what he thinks... or i might even drop in and have a chat to him.
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 07:48 PM
hey man,
try Auto Gas Clinic in bayswater. mine is there as we speak. getting a bit of work done and they have done a lot for me in the past. pretty good on price.
they opposite the rollerrink on scoresby road.
try Auto Gas Clinic in bayswater. mine is there as we speak. getting a bit of work done and they have done a lot for me in the past. pretty good on price.
they opposite the rollerrink on scoresby road.
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 08:48 PM
o yeah, i roughly know where that place is, Maybe another place for me to drop into...
My car is driveable, but im not very comfortable with it haha, its not running smooth and stalls all the time haha. So if i drove it down, id have to make sure i do it early morning or something when there is not much traffic...
My car is driveable, but im not very comfortable with it haha, its not running smooth and stalls all the time haha. So if i drove it down, id have to make sure i do it early morning or something when there is not much traffic...
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 09:50 PM
Yeah it's right next to the train line isn't it? I go past it like every time I work at a certain location.
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Posted 28 August 2007 - 09:58 PM
Yeah, i would assume so heath, ill try and remember to look tomorrow when i am on my way into the city for uni...
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Posted 29 August 2007 - 05:26 PM
Another place you can try Matty is Bertlex Motors on Dorset Rd in Baysy (coming from FTG, head up Dorset Rd, and they're on the left, shortly before the Mobil on Mountain Hwy corner).
Speak to Greg and have a chat. My Dad and I have both used him in the past, smaller workshop... shouldn't be as pricey as some of the bigger mobs.
Speak to Greg and have a chat. My Dad and I have both used him in the past, smaller workshop... shouldn't be as pricey as some of the bigger mobs.
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Posted 29 August 2007 - 06:56 PM
I paid $3,000 for a GRA setup.Was it pricey?
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Posted 04 September 2007 - 02:11 PM
Well, i finally booked the HQ in! I rang around a few places, and i seemed to like GWT to best, he was really helpful on the phone, and i am booked in for 2weeks time! Will be nice to get my car back!
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Posted 04 September 2007 - 05:54 PM
2 weeks? Thats not bad I waited 6 weeks before my tank and bits came in for my conversion. 
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