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Here at Farm Boy Garage , we love classic muscle cars and classic trucks! We know you love your classic and muscle cars too. That’s why we protect them by keeping them clean, waxed, and tuned up but do you have the right insurance coverage on your classic car? In this week’s blog, your Midwest restoration shop would like to share some tips for protecting your baby! What You Need to Know A classic car policy will include similar coverages as a standard auto insurance policy, like property, liability, and medical coverage. Here are some differences between standard and classic car insurance. Your Car’s Value – Because each car is so unique and conditions are different, there is no way to possible to find a book value like an everyday car. The first step should be for you and your insurance company to reach an agreement on the value of the car. Make sure that this value is specified in your policy and your car will be covered up to that in case of loss. Unlike your wife’s sedan,...

Here at Farm Boy Garage , we have a love for all things with an engine and wheels. We restore classic cars , muscle cars, and classic trucks for collectors and classic car enthusiasts from around the world. We know the most popular classic and muscle cars have two doors but there are some pretty hot sedans that we love too. In this week’s blog, we will talk about some of our favorite GM four-door machines! Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Many argue that the Oldsmobile 88 was America’s first muscle car.  In 1949 Oldsmobile combined the new Rocket V8 engine with a lighter, more streamlined car to offer a thrilling machine. With a top speed of just 97 MPH and a zero to sixty time at 13 seconds, this was the start of something amazing. Buick Wildcat In 1962 the Wildcat was a Buick Invicta subseries. From 1963 to 1970, the Wildcat was its own series. The 325 Horse 401 cubic inch Wildcat V8 remained the standard engine through 1966. From 1964 to 1966, a 425 cubic inch V8 was also availabl...

The Fourth of July has come and gone and before we know it summer will be wrapping up. Let’s take advantage of the season and hit some car shows. Not sure where to look for a list of good events? Your Midwest restoration shop has your hook up. In this week’s blog, Farm Boy Garage would like to give you a heads up on some great classic car events for the month of August. Roddin on the River – August 9th and 10th  The Old Iron Company car club is hosting the Micro Mini Nationals on the River August 9th and 10th at East Leach Park in Spencer, Iowa. Plenty of entertainment with a cruise in Friday evening and camping, show and shine, food and craft vendors, poker walk, music, and silent auction. Check out www.oldironcompany.com for information. Shine and Show – August 11th Get your ride shined up for the Shine and Show Car Show hosted by Traer Chamber of Commerce. Let’s pack the main street in Traer! Show scheduled for Sunday, August 11th. Registration starts at 10:00 AM wit...

Do you have a classic car sitting in your garage or barn collecting dust? Maybe it’s a car that was left to you, or even your high school machine. Have you thought about getting it restored? Here at Farm Boy Garage , we know there are many questions that run through your mind when you think about getting it back on the road. In this week’s blog, your one stop restoration shop will answer some of those questions you have.  Can I get an exact quote for the restoration? At Farm Boy Garage, we do provide a quote before we ever start work on your car. That quote will not change unless the customer asks for additional upgrades that were not included at the time that we sit down to go over what the customer wants and both parties have agreed on a price. Our guarantee is that we won't blindside a client with a price difference in the end cost compared to what we quoted, and any additional work the client asks for after the build has started could be the only change, and if the chang...

Taking on a project yourself can give you a great sense of pride! We understand the love for cars and that tinkering on them in the garage is fun. However, have you ever started something and realized you have bitten off more than you can chew? How about a full vehicle restoration? We both want your ride to run, drive, and look as good as possible; so today in our blog, Farm Boy Garage will talk about the reasons you should leave your classic car restoration to the pros! Planning a Budget Having a budget is a must when starting a large project like restoring a vehicle. There is so much involved in a car restoration that without the experience, nailing down a budget will be hard. Along with our expertise, we also have access to parts at a much cheaper cost than the average joe. When you let Farm Boy Garage restore your classic, we will provide you with an estimate before we ever turn a wrench, so you will know what to expect right from the start. We Are Experts Car restoratio...

Here at Farm Boy Garage , we have years of experience of repair and restoration of classic and muscle cars . If your ride is not where it should be, talk to an expert at the Midwest’s top restoration shop . Our solution to this problem is to assist our clients in making sure the restoration process is stress-free, fun, and cost-effective. Below you will find the restoration and other services provided at Farm Boy Garage . Custom Upholstery When the seats of a vehicle are beyond repair or when a customer wants a new interior, we can replace the entire upholstery of the vehicle with new, custom upholstery. If you wish to preserve the vehicle's original upholstery, we can match or improve the original upholstery, making it new again. Full Custom Interior When restoring your classic beauty, the exterior isn't the only thing that should catch the eye. Your vehicle's interior should be just as breathtaking! That's why we think custom interior shouldn't stop at j...

The hot rod is a part of the American car culture. Here at  Farm Boy Garage  hot rods are part of our everyday life, as well as for most car junkies. But, do you know where hot rods got their start or the reason folks started customizing their vehicles? In this week’s blog, we will talk about the history of the hot rod. You may be surprised by how long hot rodding has been around. Hot rodding is a way of life for many, and here at your  one-stop restoration shop  we live that lifestyle out and love sharing the history! The Prohibition During the prohibition era of the 1920s and 30s, the demand for illegal booze was big business. Big city gangsters paid small town moonshine brewers to provide them homemade alcohol. Of course, it didn’t take long for the government to take notice. The government sent out Federal Agents, known as “Revenuers” or “G-Man”. Not only was it hard to make the moonshine without getting caught, but they also had to deliver the product wi...