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Real Rides is an autobody and paint shop located in Silverdale, Auckland. We specialise in the restoration and customisation of classic cars.
Orewa Rodders Beach Festival 2020
A few pics of our set up at the Orewa Beach Festival. We are all setup and ready for a hot day, luckily we are right by the beer tent!
January 24, 2020
Kumeu Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival 2020
NZ car show season is kicked off annually by the Kumeu Car Show. Thanks to everyone who brought in their cars to show off in our display, it was a great weekend!
January 19, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 12
Today was spent putting the finishing touches on the Impala. The hood has been refitted, as well as the bumpers, badges, and final bits of trim.
January 17, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 11
It’s day 11 of our 12 day Impala build. We got the engine in, the taillight section done, carbon fibre trims on, and the ride height lowered.
January 16, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 10
As we get closer to being completed more and more custom touches are becoming visible. The interior glass, headliner, and trims have now all been fitted.
January 15, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 9
Day 9 has proved to be exciting stuff. Our new wheels and tyres have been installed, and the Impala is finally starting to look a car again!
January 14, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 8
It’s day 8, and assembly has begun in earnest. Both doors, the trunk, and the rear screen have been fitted, and the car is really taking shape.
January 13, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 6
Day six of our 1963 Impala build. Despite being a Saturday, we’ve got a full crew working in the shop today, getting started on assembly.
January 11, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 5
It’s day five, and finally we’re seeing some progress! The paint booth has been in full swing to day, with all the prepwork finally completed.
January 10, 2020
Can We Restore a Car in Less Than Two Weeks? Day 4
Day 4 of our 1963 Impala build. The car has been pulled apart even further now, in order to start work on the dash, steering column, and firewall.
January 9, 2020
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