Space to do repairs near Invercargill?

[Speedy88 468]

Hi chaps,

Travelling around, just done my WOF and failed on a few minor things, nothing I can't sort myself. Failed on surface rust on radiator support panel. Anyone got some space near Invercargill that I can use in exchange for some beers? Maybe some power tools?

Also - does surface rust need to be cut out here? In the UK we just grind it back and paint.

[kyteler 54,778]

When do you need it done?

[Speedy88 468]

Well, I should have all the parts by tomorrow, most of it is pretty straight forward but I'm happy to hang around for a day or so

[kyteler 54,778]

Depending on the time of day I might be able to help you out.  What tools do you need and what needs done?

[Speedy88 468]

Thanks, that would be awesome! I can work around you on time. I need to fit a new ball joint, rear shock eyelet bushes and deal with the surface rust on the front rad support. 

Ball joint not a problem, a proper jack would be helpful if you've got one. 

Bushes should be easy enough but a vice would make life easier if you have one.

The rust I'm not so sure about. Is it normal to just grind down and paint here? It's just surface rust, I'm kind of surprised he failed on it. If so, 10 minutes on a grinder if you've got one would be great.

[kyteler 54,778]

Yeah that shouldn't be a problem.  I'll message you when I get home from work tomorrow with the address if you still need it then. 

[kyteler 54,778]

Grinding the rust isn't a problem if that's all it is. If it needs welded we can do that too though. 

[Speedy88 468]

Legend! Thanks dude. Speak tomorrow.

[Lord Gruntfuttock 18,516]

Glad you're sorted.
Thought of offering my place if you were stuck, but garage & shed both full of crap that needs shifting before any tools can be found/work done...

[Speedy88 468]

All sorted, many thanks @kyteler for the garage tour and help

[kyteler 54,778]

No worries man. 

I would suggest going up through central to make your way towards chch. The east coast is tedious straights of flat land. 

[kiwi808 11,033]

11 minutes ago, kyteler said:

No worries man. 

I would suggest going up through central to make your way towards chch. The east coast is tedious straights of flat land. 

^THIS!

 

@Speedy88 Central Otago is lush at the moment. Lots of cherries and peaches and wine and suns and all the good stuffs.

[Lord Gruntfuttock 18,516]

Can recommend the real fruit ice creams in Cromwell...

[Speedy88 468]

Alright, awesome! I think we're heading up to Mt Sunday anyway for predictable tourist reasons so I'll give the coast a miss. Top tips!