{"id":4912,"date":"2019-09-26T09:54:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T00:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcold.zenbyte.dev\/?p=4912"},"modified":"2019-10-15T08:55:23","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T23:25:23","slug":"projectgtstage2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hcold.zenbyte.dev\/?p=4912","title":{"rendered":"Project GT-Stage 2:Auto Transformers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You only got to see it once!<\/p>\n

Thanks to Through the Lens Photography<\/a> for this pic of the GT when it made a sneaky appearance recently at Sports Car Sunday before going to Auto Transformers<\/a> for Stage 2!<\/p>\n

For those of you that missed an interview with the owner of Project GT (“JK”) and read about the first Customisation on the Rear lights of Project GT<\/a>, Check out Stage 1 by clicking here!<\/a> (or click the pic below)<\/p>\n

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For those that are up to speed or just want to read about Stage 2, Project GT is all about showcasing what great Automotive Businesses we have in South Australia and what they can do to Project GT (Our biggest volunteer “JK’s” 2005 Subaru Liberty GT)<\/p>\n

On that note; Project GT stage 2 is on Auto Transformers! (AT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are interviewing “Andrew Mitchell” who started AT! Some of you might know him by this famous Full Custom Lincoln Zephyr!<\/p>\n

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Lets get to know Andrew & AT, before we see what they do on the GT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

HC:<\/strong> How did AT start & how long ago?<\/div>\n
AT:<\/strong> After working on cars in my shed for years, I decided to have a go at doing it for a living. So 11 \u00bd years ago  I quit my job, rented a small shed and put every ounce of effort into making it work. Relocating three times as workload grew we are now settled in our large shop in Para Hills West and won\u2019t need to ever move again. We have a very skilled staff of 16 including three apprentices<\/div>\n
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HC: <\/strong>Wow you would\u2019ve done some amazing cars in that time, we\u2019ve seen a few on your \u201cWall of fame\u201d which ones are the most memorable?<\/div>\n
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AT: <\/strong>They all have something special about them. When they win awards at shows is always a great feeling, but the best part about all of this work is the people we get to meet and deal with. People with a like minded passion that often become our friends and we continue to work with them and socialise with them at shows.<\/div>\n
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HC: <\/strong>So does AT do only Hot Rods & Classics?<\/div>\n
AT: <\/strong>No, our work is split with 50% Crash repair on both classic and modern cars.   Plus 50% Private work on restoration, repairs & modifications. We do every<\/u> type of vehicle there is. Lots of muscle cars, both Aussie and US. Classics, Prestige, Japanese, European + motorbikes and of course everyday modern cars. There is no job too big or too small for us. Along with paint and panel we also have a mechanical department with 3 mechanics that can take care of all mechanical needs.<\/div>\n
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HC: Sounds a lot like the HC Community Actually! <\/strong>Show us some of your modern car work!<\/div>\n
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HC: <\/strong>So is modified cars all you do?<\/div>\n
AT: <\/strong>Whilst we deal with a lot of modified cars & engineers & Regency Roadworthy requirements   –  we also work on lots of stock standard cars, We restore vehicles to original condition as well as working on every day, daily drivers.<\/div>\n
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HC: <\/strong>Wow! A one stop Crash & Mechanical shop! With daily rides getting your careful experience too!<\/div>\n
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We know that a lot of SA\u2019s motoring Enthusiasts are with Shannons; and they all get \u201cchoice of repairer\u201d, does that mean they all come to you? <\/div>\n
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AT: <\/strong>We are a RAA Approved Repairer & a Shannons Specialist Repairer, which means we look after a big portion of Adelaide\u2019s motoring community with crash repairs on their pride and joy. Most general crash shops really don\u2019t want to work on older vehicles, but that\u2019s what we love and what we do best. So, we are often given the very difficult jobs that no other shop wants to do. We also do crash repairs for all types of motorbikes. And we pride ourselves on turning out a great result every time.<\/div>\n
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HC: <\/strong>Never knew you did Motorbikes too! What other insurance companies do you do work for?<\/div>\n
AT: <\/strong>We do work for all Insurance companies and every type of vehicle gets the same high level of attention as a classic vehicle. We take all the hassle out of making a claim and organising the repairs. We are a female friendly shop in which our office Manager, Kylie has extensive Insurance experience and she is only too happy to explain things in detail and help with every step of the process.<\/div>\n
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HC: <\/strong>You guys are Awesome! We heard about your \u201cCharity Day\u201d how did that go? <\/div>\n
AT:  <\/strong>Was a great day raising $4500 this year for Leukaemia Foundation, through our support of the Aussie Muscle Car Run,  which we do every year. It\u2019s a good cause and a good chance for people to come and socialize with a bit of entertainment and show off their cars or bikes as well as take a look through our shop, JK’s Project GT was on display too!<\/div>\n
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HC: <\/strong>We saw JK’s Instagram video, looked the goods!<\/div>\n
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