MotoRRetro – Learn how to re-design, build and restore cars and motorbikes. Working on your own car or bike is perhaps one of the most satisfying aspects of modifying motors. Sometimes though, you just don’t know where to start, especially if you are not handy with tools in the first place or don't have access to the necessary equipment. Perhaps you are quite a DIYer, but your project has grinded
to a halt, thanks to parts being out of production, or simply too expensive to purchase. More often than not, the project has simply reached a point where a craftsman would have to take over. The great news is MotoRRetro is here to help. Started up by bodywork maestros Georgio Rimi and Vaughan Ryan, MotoRRetro provides enthusiast classes and a space to learn how to do panel beating, welding and other related skills. Georgio and Vaughan were classmates at Ultimo TAFE back in 1989, and became fast friends and rivals. Each strived to be the best at panel beating, and after having successful careers and businesses, the pair decided to work together again. Both realised that there were lots of bikes and cars rusting away in sheds, simply because the owners did not have the knowledge or tools to continue restoring them. By offering classes in vehicle body repairs, motorcycle restorations or customising parts, Georgio and Vaughan can impart over 40 years of knowledge and skills to the average bloke (or gal!) having a go.
“We offer our students classes in vehicle body repairs, motorcycle restorations, custom fabrication, welding and traditional coach building skills,” says Vaughan. He emphasised that classes are limited to 10 students per class. Students learn hands-on in a casual and enjoyable atmosphere, and all skill levels are welcomed. After class hours are available, and students can opt to stay back and work on their own projects, with 90 per cent of the workshop’s tools available for use (subject to conditions, of course). Keeping up with current technology, MotoRRetro also offers in-house 3D printing and CAD services for those who want to take a step further in prototyping or customising parts that are no longer made. They also offer car/bike restoration or designing services for those who needs expert help on their projects. We also manufacture & sell specialist machines & tooling. We offer a full design and build service for cars and motorbikes - original restoration through to complete customisation to your specifications. The magic happens in our well-equipped Nortmead workshop which includes equipment rarely seen these days, like the Eckold Piccolo and we’re passionate about providing our customers with exceptional quality and dedicated, professional service. Do you want to learn how to redesign, build or restore a vehicle? Get in touch to hear more about classes in metal shaping, welding & related skills. We run small classes/workshops where you can learn:
Vehicle body restoration
Car & bike body building
Motorcycle customisation
Metal shaping
Hand forming
Welding
Panel beating
Welding fabrication
Chassis Alignment
3D Printing
CAD Design
Reverse Engineering
Class schedule:
Mid-week classes run on Tuesdays 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Weekend classes run on Saturdays 8:30am - 4:30pm
Booking options:
• 24 Hour Block ($720 including GST)
• 8 Hour Block ($310 including GST)
• Taster 3 hour introduction classes available (Saturdays only, 1pm - 4pm) ($132 including GST) and Tig Introduction to welding 4 Hours - $232 (Saturdays only, 12pm - 4pm) - check our Facebook events section. Contact:
Vaughan 0409 987 564
Georgio 0412 372 105
Website: www.motorretro.com.au
Email: [email protected]
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MotoRRetro, Unit 2B, 6 Boundary Rd., Northmead NSW 2152 (middle building)
