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Coastline Automotive Ltd Coastline Automotive specialises in Vintage/Classic Road and Race Car Restoration, Fabrication and Maintenance. Based in Tauranga New Zealand.

Also known as Bosskiwi on Trade Me

Yesterday(Saturday 10th Oct 26) myself, partner Karen and Wayne Hills(from the notornis Hills Gang) went out and visited...
10/10/2026

Yesterday(Saturday 10th Oct 26) myself, partner Karen and Wayne Hills(from the notornis Hills Gang) went out and visited our 6 X NZ Saloon Car Champion “Paul Fahey”

Paul is 93 years and still going well, he has his ups and downs, his brain is still "sharp as" with a great memory. For those that were at the recent Ross Brothers Museum gathering in Cambridge a couple of months back, where Paul spoke, can attest to that.

Every visit you get new stories from Paul, this time it was about his motorcycle racing career in Europe, and behind the iron curtain after WW2 with the Coleman brothers and others. Even these days he still has a Sunday coffee with Bob Coleman(who is about the same age) and Bobs son Craig.

Enjoy the pics, that’s my good deed for the week. Dale at Coastline Automotive, Tauranga, New Zealand.

Was closed for a couple of weeks in August due to hernia surgery but all good to go now and back into it. Just no more l...
20/09/2026

Was closed for a couple of weeks in August due to hernia surgery but all good to go now and back into it. Just no more lifting dirty old Toploaders and 9inch pumpkins(ha ha)

Early this month(September) I had my USA freight in from my June trip, was all go with container unloading and organizing parts in the shop. Also brought in quite a few parts for other customers, but currently have plenty of stock on hand. Also in this shipment was this 1990 F100 parts truck, no motor and trans. This is for a customer currently rebuilding his old F series truck and required body panels, doors, cab, tray etc, was easier just to ship the complete vehicle and that way he can use what he wants. Offcourse I made good use of it packing it solid with parts.

Parts sales have been steady with wheels, diff parts, axles, brake kits, exhaust, used and new all going out the door, im always worth a call on any old early Ford, Mustang, Falcon and other parts.

Had this interesting job in that I finished last week, a disc brake conversion on a 6 cylinder 67 Mustang, all 6 cylinder cars were four stud wheels, often in the past I change to a 5 stud V8 kit but this means changing the wheels and the rear diff, this customer wanted to retain his original 4 stud wheels so a factory style 4 stud disc brake kit was located in the USA. The job came out nice and the car can now stop like it should, owner will be happy.

In between everything else, im slowly making progressing on this 65 Mustang Historic race car build, pretty much everything is total custom so takes time. The trunk(boot) area has now been fitted out with its alloy drop tank, fuel cell, breather and dry sump tanks, battery and kill switch, all progressing well and moving forward. As for my own car(69 Boss 302) its just sitting in the corner under covers waiting for some luv, when I get time....the problem is, i never knew retirement could be so busy....anyway, that’s it for September 2026, take care out there. Dale and the Coastline Automotive Team, New Zealand.

Straight back into it, my first job back from the USA was this Ford 8inch diff head, left in the doorway waiting for a r...
24/07/2026

Straight back into it, my first job back from the USA was this Ford 8inch diff head, left in the doorway waiting for a rebuild, fitted a new 8inch L*D Tru-Trac diff centre, bearings and seals, reused the original crown wheel and pinion as it was mint, packaged and sent back to its owner.

Next up was this repeat customers super nice 66 Mustang coupe in for heater repairs, remove the passenger side heater box and replace the heater core with a new aluminium version, new heater hoses, repaired the heater box doors, reassembled and back into the mustang, heater works great now(just when its needed)

One of my ongoing jobs is this Datsun 240K race car in for rear suspension upgrades, the owner purchased a set of adjustable rear arms ex-Japan, but first I had to modify them so they would actually fit correctly, add the caliper brackets, a lot of engineering went into these to make the fitment just precise. Replaced all the outer axle bearings and half shaft U-Joints while at it. With the rear suspension been independent it can now be aligned to suit track conditions.

For something a bit different, this 69 Dodge Superbee I purchased here in NZ from one of my customers has now been delivered to the Shippers in Auckland to send back to the USA, tried to resell it here but no interest, which seems crazy to me, as its a very rare and super nice car, plus its complete turn key with NZ Compliance and Rego and WOF. Anyway, the new owner in the USA will enjoy it and I guess it’s going back home where it belongs.

Finally, the non-paying jobs. I have my own 69 Boss Mustang race car back from the painters, first time in 20 years of racing that its had a major tidy up. A lot of the brake and suspension components were worn out so these will be replaced on the rebuild. I also re-zinc anodized most of the parts to make them nice again, nothing like having a side project to do in my spare time(not), sometime in the new year I’ll have it up and going again. Im still contemplating whether to sell it or not, 50/50 on that?

Enjoy the pics and take care, Dale and Team at Coastline Automotive, Tauranga, New Zealand

My last day in the USA, sad to leave my second home, fly out tonight. Currently at the Modesto, CA, Elkes Lodge annual c...
28/06/2026

My last day in the USA, sad to leave my second home, fly out tonight.

Currently at the Modesto, CA, Elkes Lodge annual car show, celebrating "America 250 Years" in style. Some great people and really cool muscle cars and hot rods.

Done my final parts delivery to the shippers Friday, this and the truck will soon be container packed and heading to NZ with new treasures.

I couldnt help myself and bought this 64 Falcon Ranchero(ute) which I spent yesterday at Kenny Gilmours(ex Invercargill), Escalon, CA panel shop pulling the front for some paint repairs. No, it won't be coming back to NZ, it's a real nice pickup with a 260 V8 and 4 speed and is more appreciated over here.

While in SoCal I caught up with ex Edelbrock employee Mike Eddy and Shelby guru Craig Conley, both historic trans am racers and alround great guys that I've know for 30 plus years, they have hooked me up with some great contacts over the years, thanks guys.

Anyway, back at work tomorrow for a bit tho I will probably feel a bit jayded.

Another adventure comes to an end, thanks to Rex Kelland at Kiwis Classics, Modesto, CA and all my great American mates.

Dale, Coastline Automotive, Tauranga, New Zealand. Enjoy the pics.

Been in the USA for a week, hanging out in Modesto, CA for the annual American Graffiti week, cruze nights and car shows...
13/06/2026

Been in the USA for a week, hanging out in Modesto, CA for the annual American Graffiti week, cruze nights and car shows all week long, talk about OD on motor oil and fumes, fantastic super hot(42 today) weather. Was neat catching up with old and new friends, some I've known for 30 plus years.

Still doing a small parts haul, some for customers and this 89 F100 project truck for another customer, all heading back to NZ at some stage.

Have the LA Roadster show next weekend then back home to work on the 30th June.

Another milestone is it's been 45 years this month, since I first traveled to the USA, time sure flies.

As always thanks to Rex Kelland from Kiwi's Classics and Ozzie Steve Walsh for some muscle work lifting those heavier parts box's.

A few pictures from the adventures so far. Enjoy, Dale, Coastline Automotive, Tauranga, New Zealand.

Another busy month in the workshop. Two repeat customers in, this RHD 66 Mustang convertible for fuel system and carbure...
29/05/2026

Another busy month in the workshop.

Two repeat customers in, this RHD 66 Mustang convertible for fuel system and carburettor repairs, in the past its had a electric pump fitted down by the gas tank as well as the original mechanical pump, both going at once made the fuel pressure unstable so a regulator was mounted to balance up the pressure. Owner wished to keep the electric pump as fires up easier after sitting for months on end, also went through the carburettor, new needle valves, gaskets, etc.

Then this 1971 XY Falcon ute in for service and fuel system repairs. Modern fuels seem to kill the fuel system when sitting for long periods. I fitted the carburettor new 11 years ago and its never been serviced so that’s a good run, fully dismantled and gone thought with new gaskets, needle valves, took considerable cleaning as the throttle ventures were discoloured and dirty. While at in replace the fuel pump and also fitted a fuel pressure regulator, runs great now.

In between vehicle servicing and other repairs ive been sorting this IDA Weber carburettor set for a Historic/Vintage mustang race car. The carburettors are custom modified 51mm IDA’s with enlarged fuel bowls and oversize needle valves, even though a linkage kit was supplied it wasn’t accurate enough to operate all four carburettors and allow of individual adjustability, so I had reengineer all the throttle rods using spherical rod ends, centre pivot turn buckle, etc. Quite a time consuming job but great satisfaction when sorted as the pull on the carburettors from idle to full throttle is now very smooth, this helps with accelerator pedal feel. I also made the custom fuel lines for each carburettor as well at the water outlet manifold. The aluminium intake manifold was ported by Marsh Motorsport as they are building the engine, I had to tidy up the outside edges for linkage clearance then had it HPC coated in silver, one very nice set up.

Parts sales have been average, this month sales was this used 71/3 Mustang 8inch diff strapped to a pallet and sent to Auckland, Camaro chin spoiler to Invercargill, Stainless Ford Hot-rod 289/302 Headers to Taupo and stainless Tri-Y headers to Auckland, couple of used Ford 8"/9" axles and a very rare Ford FE radiator header tank to Paraparaumu plus a few others, all keeps ticking over.

Enjoy the pics and take care out there. Dale at Coastline Autos, Tauranga, New Zealand.

Still plenty on the go in the workshop.Customers 70 Mach 1 Mustang in for a new factory look aluminum radiator, new hose...
24/04/2026

Still plenty on the go in the workshop.

Customers 70 Mach 1 Mustang in for a new factory look aluminum radiator, new hoses and fresh coolant, the fuel tank sender I fitted 6 months back died so refitted a new upgrade version, some of this reproduction electrical part stuff ages out pretty quickly!

Finally have this full Ford 9inch diff build done for a customer 71 ZH Fairlane, quite a bit involved in this, used an original Ford 9inch stepped tube diff housing so the original diff U-bolts can be used, rebuilt Ford 9inch diff head, 3.25 gears, 31 spline L*D with new bearings and clutch plates, new 31 spline axles and rear disc brake conversion, all assembled, painted and ready to fit.

What will be my last major build is this 65 Mustang historic race car been built to race in the “Historic Muscle and Saloon Car” group here in NZ, this is full on every single nut and bolt fabrication and build, this is one of those jobs were you just chip away at it between other work not seeming to making much progress but you do, in the end it all adds up and you slowly get there. Will post info from time to time as it progresses but often not much to see until its painted, and at the final assembly stage which is still sometime away. Currently with craftsman Panelbeater Scott Tercel, Warkworth for the next stage.

Between jobs and weekends, I final pulled the engine out of the 69 Boss race car, been a good 5 months since I last raced it and damaged the engine, now at Fish Family Racing, Ramarama, NZ for a full freshen up, plenty else to do on the Mustang to tidy it up after some 20 years of racing, so a light restoration at the same time, hope to make next season, fingers crossed.

Enjoy the pics, Regards Dale and the Coastline Automotive, Tauranga, New Zealand Team.

Today I called by to see Paul Fahey, hes at the Bethlehem Shores Rest Home in Tauranga and he’s doing great. I gave him ...
03/04/2026

Today I called by to see Paul Fahey, hes at the Bethlehem Shores Rest Home in Tauranga and he’s doing great.

I gave him the birthday list of well-wishers from last months posting, his 93rd birthday, he was quite amazed and very appreciative of it all, and says thanks to all those that sent messages.

Paul still has great memories of his time in motor racing and all the fantastic people he’s met, he can’t believe that all these years later many still remember him.

Enjoy the pictures, Regards Dale.

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80 Whiore Avenue
Tauranga
3171

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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