Biff's Mechanical and Restoration

Biff's Mechanical and Restoration Welcome to Biffs Mechanical and Restoration. This page is to show case some of my work that I do here

How’s it going guys. So I’ve got a couple announcements. This year has been our busiest yet, the new workshop has allowe...
28/06/2026

How’s it going guys. So I’ve got a couple announcements.

This year has been our busiest yet, the new workshop has allowed us to get a lot more volume of work through the doors, having more room to play with and more equipment has made things a lot more productive. That being said we are really struggling to keep up with demand meaning new bookings may take 3 or more months before we can get them in depending on what’s needing done.

You can still book a car in and go on our list and you may get your car in sooner if it’s a simple job or if we get a cancellation.

We are not currently actively looking for more staff members but if the right potential employee or contractor were to make contact with me to put their hat in the ring id definitely consider it.

Second announcement:

Due to getting a number of people enquiring about car storage we are considering expanding into to the car or general storage game. Nothing set in stone yet but if we have enough interest it’s something we will go ahead with.

We would offer multiple options varying in price.

Option 1: car storage no maintenance $40 a week

Option 2: car storage with trickle charger to keep the battery alive $50 a week

Option 3: car storage with trickle charger $65 a week but includes one start up or drive a month to keep everything lubricanted, one service and wof check a year (Doesnt include any repairs needed to obtain a wof)

Option 4: $75 a week, same as option 3 but includes 2 pick ups and drop offs within the invercargill area a year (suited for people who dont live in the area)

Option 5: car storage no maintenance, you pay a minimum of $40 a week plus what ever extra you want and the extra money gets saved up to go towards fixing or modifying your car once there is enough money put aside (suited for project vehicles)

This is just an idea at this stage so prices or options may change. If it’s something you or someone you know may be interested in send me a private message to register your interest.
Cheers guys

29/05/2026

Jerimy brought his tunnel rammed 360 vj val into me a few weeks ago for a good going over, it desperately needed a tune up, some exhaust work and the steering sorted out. The carbys got the once over with new float level valves as they wernt working at all and just pouring fuel down its throat, idle mixtures were all over the show and a few other bits and bobs to get them working correctly. Ignition system wasn’t far off but needed a few changes and a crook spark plug needed replaced. The exhaust had broken mounts and was banging on the underside so I fixed them and tweeked the exhaust a bit to gain more clearance. The steering box got adjusted and new top control arm bushes. For a tunnel rammed 360 it now cruises very nicely but really gets into it when it’s stomped on. Very happy with the end result

13/05/2026

Scott’s very cool xr falcon came in a few weeks ago for a bit of tlc. It’s been off the road for a few years. It wouldn’t start, had electrical issues, sticky brakes from sitting and gear selector issues. First thing I did was strip the entire ignition system down. The points distributor got the once over, it was pretty flogged out and worn so I made one distributor out of 3 parts dizzies that I had here and put a new set of points and a condenser in, modified the dizzy to give me the ignition curve i was after, spark plugs had a massive gap which caused the original points to burn out so they got cleaned up and regapped, fixed the weak power supply, retrofitted a new 120 amp internally regulated alternator on it. Took all the slop out of the selectors and adjusted them, free’d up all the brakes, pulled the dash cluster out and fixed the dodgy temp gauge and a few wiring gremlins behind the dash. Gave it a service and a tune plus a few other odds and ends.

I’m absolutely blown away with how smooth this thing runs and drives. Cold starts are amazing which surprised me considering it has no choke, has points ignition and a factory untouched carby. Love the look of it too with the paint scheme , lowered and widened steelies / eagers. Very very cool car this one

Scott’s very cool xr falcon came in a few weeks ago for a bit of tlc. It’s been off the road for a few years. It wouldn’...
13/05/2026

Scott’s very cool xr falcon came in a few weeks ago for a bit of tlc. It’s been off the road for a few years. It wouldn’t start, had electrical issues, sticky brakes from sitting and gear selector issues. First thing I did was strip the entire ignition system down. The points distributor got the once over, it was pretty flogged out and worn so I made one distributor out of 3 parts dizzies that I had here and put a new set of points and a condenser in, modified the dizzy to give me the ignition curve i was after, spark plugs had a massive gap which caused the original points to burn out so they got cleaned up and regapped, fixed the weak power supply, retrofitted a new 120 amp internally regulated alternator on it. Took all the slop out of the selectors and adjusted them, free’d up all the brakes, pulled the dash cluster out and fixed the dodgy temp gauge and a few wiring gremlins behind the dash. Gave it a service and a tune plus a few other odds and ends.

I’m absolutely blown away with how smooth this thing runs and drives. Cold starts are amazing which surprised me considering it has no choke, has points ignition and a factory untouched carby. Love the look of it too with the paint scheme , lowered and widened steelies / eagers. Very very cool car this one

Dans VE valiant came in a couple weeks ago for a couple upgrades. This thing was completely bone stock when it first rol...
13/05/2026

Dans VE valiant came in a couple weeks ago for a couple upgrades. This thing was completely bone stock when it first rolled in but dan wanted a different look. We put some new 15x7 tridents on it with new tyres and lowered in roughly two inches. Some major rear guard manipulation was needed to fit the new feet but managed to avoid cracking and damaging the paint. The radiator top tank had a great big crack in it so I fitted a new alloy radiator that we now carry in stock and re plumbed it all. The exhaust got a bit of attention to try get it sitting a bit higher and the left hand thread wheel studs got swapped out for some right hand threaded studs. Very tidy old girl that runs like a Swiss clock.

08/05/2026

Blair’s xp falcon came in a few months back for a v8 conversion amongst other things. We went the full hog on this one. 347 blueprint stroker putting out a advertised 430hp, rebuilt c4 with all the goodies, rebuilt, shortened and beefed up au3 falcon diff with disc brakes. We went for a low ratio diff so it just purrs along nicely at 100km. wilwood disc brakes up front, 15x7 12 slot rims all round, new twin 2,1/2 inch exhaust, pacemaker extractors, thermo fans. Two remote brake boosters under each front guard, tuff mount engine mounts, the list goes on and on.

It’s been a challenging one to say the least with limited room under the hood and still fitting all the go fast bits on it like the extractors and exhaust system. This thing is like a wee go cart, small car + decent power + decent brakes means it puts you back in your seat but will also send you through the windscreen if you stomp on the brakes. Very impressive to drive. Couple more jobs to do yet but not far off being done

Blair’s xp falcon came in a few months back for a v8 conversion amongst other things. We went the full hog on this one. ...
08/05/2026

Blair’s xp falcon came in a few months back for a v8 conversion amongst other things. We went the full hog on this one. 347 blueprint stroker putting out a advertised 430hp, rebuilt c4 with all the goodies, rebuilt, shortened and beefed up au3 falcon diff with disc brakes. We went for a low ratio diff so it just purrs along nicely at 100km. wilwood disc brakes up front, 15x7 12 slot rims all round, new twin 2,1/2 inch exhaust, pacemaker extractors, thermo fans. Two remote brake boosters under each front guard, tuff mount engine mounts, the list goes on and on.

It’s been a challenging one to say the least with limited room under the hood and still fitting all the go fast bits on it like the extractors and exhaust system. This thing is like a wee go cart, small car + decent power + decent brakes means it puts you back in your seat but will also send you through the windscreen if you stomp on the brakes. Very impressive to drive. Couple more jobs to do yet but not far off being done

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Invercargill
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