The Rubber Connection

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The Rubber Connection The rubber connection is an automotive restoration parts shop specializing in Classic Fords! This is a Victorian business run by two car enthusiasts!

In 1988 The Rubber Connection was originally conceived as a home based hobby business by Barry and Chris. They were restoring a US built Fairlane and could not get suitable parts for the US car in Australia. It became apparent that others people were having the same problem. Barry and Chris would take orders to help other people out when he got parts. But it soon was apparent that it was time consuming and complex dealing with shipping and Australian Customs. They then decided to provide a service to their now growing customer base.

1990 The Rubber Connection established a dealership with Dennis Carpenter Ford Reproductions. Following this success, The Rubber Connection has a number arrangements with manufactures and suppliers in the US and Local. The business was expanding and in 1994 moved to 99 Mt Pleasant Road Nunawading, Vic. This allowed customers to visit the store as well as mail order. Chris operated the shop on a full time bases with assistance from Barry. 1994 was when Barry commenced working full time in The Rubber Connection. They did many swap meets and shows to get the word out and for convenience to their customers. You make many good friends in this hobby! Jeff and Heather both lovers of Ford cars purchased many parts from the Rubber Connection. Barry would sometimes ask Jeff information about Falcons. When Jeff purchased a 63 Fairlane, Barry was a wealth of knowledge

In 2009, Jeff and Heather purchased the business. Barry and Chris agreed to help them through the first year. There is a lot more to any business than meets the eye! Now that the new owners have settled in and found their feet, 2011 we are designed a new website! The first one was good but with consumers surfing the net so much, we felt the need to update! And now in 2014 we have created a Facebook page so we can share with everyone our business!

12/10/2026

Good morning everyone

Just to let you all know we are having computer issues (again!)

Very sorry for the inconvenience
We are working through it as fast as we can and hope to be back online asap!

Thank you
The team at The Rubber Connection

Last one in stock!Rust repair panel for 53-56 Pick up Was $425 Now. $290 plus shipping Or can collect during business h...
01/10/2026

Last one in stock!

Rust repair panel for 53-56 Pick up

Was $425
Now. $290 plus shipping

Or can collect during business hours at the shop

24/09/2026

Just a reminder that we are closed tomorrow.
Public holiday for the AFL grand final.
Hope everyone has a rippa long weekend (in Melbourne)

Who’s your pic?

In thinking Freo by 12
😃

NEW STOCK ITEM! Very excited that we have these awesome AV8 kits now availableMade rite here in Australia! $880 plus shi...
15/09/2026

NEW STOCK ITEM!

Very excited that we have these awesome AV8 kits now available

Made rite here in Australia!

$880 plus shipping

If you are after a special collectible keep sake or looking for something different to gift someone then this is the per...
13/09/2026

If you are after a special collectible keep sake or looking for something different to gift someone then this is the perfect card for that! Customised cards for your Car, Bike or Truck. They also come already protected in a plastic sleeve and hard plastic case that is kept shut magnetically. You can follow the Instagram page to place an order, send a message to the number on the flyer picture or you can order it through the rubber connection and ask for Kristen ☺️

All set up! Come and say hello
12/09/2026

All set up!
Come and say hello

09/09/2026

Good afternoon all,

Just a reminder that the shop will be closed Friday.

We will be setting up VHRA Victorian Hot Rod Association show.

Phone’s will be diverted so you can still get us 😃

Thank you
The Rubber Connection Team

09/09/2026
07/09/2026

🔥 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🔥

This time next week, the gates will be OPEN for the 57th Victorian Hot Rod & Street Machine Festival! 🚗🏁

Get ready for a huge weekend of hot rods, customs & street machines, a packed Trade Hall, market stalls, live music, family entertainment, Saturday night fireworks and plenty more!

📅 Saturday 12 September — 10am to 8pm
📅 Sunday 13 September — 10am to 5pm
📍 Caribbean Park, Scoresby
🎟️ General Admission $30
👧🧒 Under 16s FREE with a paying adult

🔥 Just ONE WEEK to go — we can’t wait to welcome everyone to our new home at Caribbean Park!

A huge thank you to our sponsors Shannons, Hare & Forbes, Aussie Desert Cooler and Bowden’s Own for their fantastic support of this year’s Festival. 🙌

Address

13 Nelson Street
Moorabbin, VIC
3189

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61397991012

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