This 1984 XE Falcon came into our mechanic workshop requiring a custom exhaust system capable of supporting its powerplant: a 351 Cleveland V8 stroked out to a 393. To manage the exhaust volume from the stroked engine, we fabricated tuned-length 4-into-1 extractors featuring 44.5 mm primaries. This feeds into a custom twin 63.5 mm system that merges into a single 76.2 mm tailpipe section. Nearly the entire system was fabricated in-house using 304-grade stainless steel. Only t

This classic white Rolls-Royce was towed into our brookvale mechanic workshop running extremely rough on only four of its six cylinders. A teardown quickly revealed the root cause: a severely blown head gasket. A complete section of the gasket material was missing between the cylinders, causing a total loss of compression. We removed the cylinder head and sent it out for a full machining service to ensure a perfectly flat mating surface. During the rebuild process, we adjuste

This classic Ford Mustang recently came into the Brookvale workshop for some targeted upgrades under the bonnet. While these first-generation Mustangs are iconic, getting them to run cleanly and stop reliably in modern traffic often requires some smart engineering. Our first job was sorting out the spark. We dismantled the existing stand-alone MSD distributor setup. To improve the overall reliability and output of the ignition system, we installed a remote MSD 6AL ignition mo

This spectacular 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL recently spent time in our Brookvale workshop for a comprehensive mechanical restoration. These classic "Pagodas" are beautiful cars, but they require precise mechanical work to drive as well as they look. We performed a full rebuild on the engine to bring the straight-six back to factory specifications. To ensure reliability and smooth running, we also rebuilt the distributor and overhauled both the mechanical and electronic fuel pu

Not so long ago, we took delivery of a Ford F-250, fresh off the boat from the USA. It came into the Brookvale workshop for a full mechanical overhaul to get it road-ready and compliant for Australian conditions. First up was the exhaust system. We fabricated a custom setup in-house, building 2-inch engine pipes that feed into a 2-into-1 muffler, finishing with a single 2.5-inch pipe out the back. It’s a practical upgrade that improves flow and gives the truck a better note.

At Andris Automotive, we love seeing classic Aussie on the road, but the Australian summer can make driving these icons a bit of a sweatbox. We recently had this 1964 EH Holden station wagon in the Brookvale mechanic workshop for a full vintage-style HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) installation to bring some modern climate control to this classic cruiser. For this build, we decided to deviate from the traditional engine-driven setup. We opted for a vintage

This job was a Toyota Celica 5-speed manual gearbox overhaul for another EH Holden, carried out by our Brookvale mechanics . The car drove in with 'hard shifting' and 'jumping out of gear' problems. The gearbox was already fitted to the vehicle, part of a previous conversion to give the old Holden a stronger box and an extra couple of gears. From factory, the EH only came with a 3-speed column shift, so this set From factory, the EH only came with a 3-speed column shift, so t

This G-Wagon came into our Brookvale mechanic workshop because the original exhaust was rusted out and replacement parts are no longer available. The goal was to build something that would fit right, last properly, and sound good without being over the top. I built a 2-inch twin system that merges through an X-pipe into a single 2.5-inch section, all mandrel-bent and TIG-welded from 304 stainless steel. The X-pipe helps balance the flow between each of the engine pipes , whi