Steel & Speed Customs

17/04/2026

Darren’s HR sedan is one of the cleanest shells we’ve seen in a long time, it’s still got some rust here and there to deal with and a few old repairs from back in the day but the difference is what’s not there. No layers of body filler, no dodgy work hiding bigger problems, just honest metal that needs the right attention.
It spent years sitting in the shed on the family farm in its original paint. Now it’s had a proper reset — back from blasting, doors prepped and in epoxy, and finally at the stage where we can move forward properly.

16/04/2026

Andy’s EH ute has been in the workshop for a while, sitting on the back burner while higher priority jobs moved through.

The original plan was to tackle a few outer body rust repairs, but once we got into it, it was clear the real issues ran deeper. Old rust repairs on top of old rust repairs through the main rails and crossmembers.

So we changed direction, rails and crossmembers were rebuilt, bringing everything back to a solid, straight structure.
Andy and his dad had already made a solid start on the floorpans and a few other areas, so we worked around that and focused on getting the foundation of the car right.

Now it’s back to where it should be, strong, straight, and ready to head home for Andy to carry on with the next stage of the build.

22/03/2026

Nick’s got some pretty cool plans for his GU Nissan ute, he’s already got the vision and the project started, first up it’s in to us at Steel & Speed Customs to get the body under way.
The radiator support had already been removed by the previous owner so firstly we’ve fabricated some new panels and welded them in so we can get the rad. support welded back on. Once that’s done we can take the cab off the chassis and continue with other rust and minor repairs here and there. Nicks plan is to have a colour change a little down the track and fit a Cummins 5.9lt so this will be a beast when it’s on or off the road!!! 🤙😎😎

22/03/2026

Mark’s farm-fresh FJ ute has come in for some rust treatment. While there is some significant rust in the cabin floors, sills, and rails, the old FJ is actually in fairly good condition for its age.

The goal for this build is to retain the original patina rather than carry out a full bare metal restoration. We’ll be carefully cutting out and replacing only the areas required, keeping repairs to a minimum to preserve as much of the vehicle’s original character as possible.

19/02/2026

Mark and Sharron’s Hiace camper van recently came in for some TLC addressing minor rust issues around the rear window corner and the right-hand sill. A custom-made water tank had previously been installed with the mount points creating water traps that led to the rust in the sill. To resolve this, new panels were fabricated and welded in place. Additionally, a few modifications were made to the water tank to prevent future water accumulation. With these repairs complete, the van is now ready for many more adventures ahead. 🏖️🚐

17/02/2026

John’s F-truck came in so we could suss out the old sunroof fill in repair done years ago, unfortunately it was a very dodgy over lap repair held in with a few tack welds and a lot body filler. Best option was to replace the whole roof skin.
We were able to get inside the frame, clean it all up and seal the inners.
The sides of the cowl also had some pretty subpar rust repairs and a lot of filler. New panels were fabricated and welded in. Time for it to sit and cure before final rub, paint and assemble. 🤙

23/01/2026

Gavin’s EK Holden delivery has a rich history, with many people recalling its iconic chopped top and distinctive flip front end. We’ve spent considerable time restoring the front to swing and fit perfectly, installing a new firewall, transmission tunnel, and various other areas that needed attention.
The vehicle is now headed for final refinement and paint. While Gavin is narrowing down the color scheme, it hasn’t been finalized yet.
Got any fresh, creative ideas for the color or design? We’d love to hear them!

24/12/2025

🎄🎅🎄 Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. 🎄🎅🎄

20/11/2025

Paul’s daily-driven F-350 came in for some minor rust repairs on the roof and a matte clear coat. However, the rust behind the left door turned out to be more extensive than expected. Fortunately, Paul had a spare cab on hand, and by chance, the left rear panel was completely rust and dent free.
After welding in the rear quarter panel from the spare cab, the patina was matched perfectly. The restoration is now complete, and Paul is taking the truck to Shack-o on the Central Coast to have his business logo applied. The classic sign-writing style will perfectly complement the truck’s vintage look, creating an impressive final result.

18/11/2025