The Rubber Connection

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 cons

uming 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!

18/05/2026

Gday all,

Just a reminder that we will be closed this coming Friday

Flying up to the Sydney Hot Rod show!

Looking forward to catching up!

Good morning all,Hope you all had a rippa weekend!?Got a bit more do to Kaylee’s XP Motor and gearbox back together for ...
10/05/2026

Good morning all,

Hope you all had a rippa weekend!?

Got a bit more do to Kaylee’s XP
Motor and gearbox back together for the first time in a long time!

Also put it back in the whole 👌

What did you get done? 😃

We’re celebrating 1 year of family ownership at The Rubber Connection with a full‑throttle shindig!📍 13 Nelson St, Moora...
03/05/2026

We’re celebrating 1 year of family ownership at The Rubber Connection with a full‑throttle shindig!
📍 13 Nelson St, Moorabbin
🎸 Live bands | 🎟 Raffle | 🌭 Sausage sizzle
💙 All proceeds of sausage sizzle going to Beyond Blue
Roll up in your rod, custom, or cool daily, bring the crew, talk cars and hang out.
🗓 6 June | 3–8pm

26/04/2026

Mother’s Day specials

Just a few parts for sale at the shop currently.A model coupe screen (been modified) $250A model bumperettes $30 A model...
26/04/2026

Just a few parts for sale at the shop currently.

A model coupe screen (been modified) $250

A model bumperettes $30

A model dash Panels
$80 open car
$120 closed cab

A model 30/31 doors $500 pr
SOLD

A model steering columns
Price from $150-$250

A model Roaster mould
Make your own roadster rears
5 piece mould (I will include door skin moulds)
Good small business?
$5500

03/04/2026

For those that have been following along on Kaylee’s XP

Last part of the paint scheme is done
Ghost lace work (gold pearl) on the roof
Takes a lot of time to mask up! 😃

The weekend put on some rippa weather for Kaylee’s birthday. Thank you all that come to celebrate Also, Paul cruised int...
02/04/2026

The weekend put on some rippa weather for Kaylee’s birthday. Thank you all that come to celebrate

Also, Paul cruised into work in style today in the 34 👌

Our office hours will be adjusted for the holiday weekend: closed Good Friday, open 9am-1pm Saturday.Monday, 9am-5pm.
30/03/2026

Our office hours will be adjusted for the holiday weekend: closed Good Friday, open 9am-1pm Saturday.
Monday, 9am-5pm.

We have just reached 5K followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each and every o...
23/12/2025

We have just reached 5K followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each and every one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

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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