Farm Boy Garage

You may have already stored away your classic car for the winter, but we are here to tell you that you do not have to keep it up for the entire season! Although we do recommend to tread lightly when choosing to drive your vintage ride in the colder seasons, we do have some tips if you decide to go for a winter drive that we will go over in this week's blog!  Keep reading below to find out our winter driving tips! 1. Change Your Tires Depending on what tires you currently have, it probably is in your best interest to switch them out for some durable, winter tires to help you avoid any damages, or even worse, accidents that can occur throughout the snowy months.  In addition to just needing stronger-gripping tires, it may actually be a task you needed to accomplish regardless to be able to safely drive your sweet vintage ride!  2. Take it Easy Just because you want to go for a joyride, doesn't mean you need to be exceptionally hard on your car- especially throughout the win...

Christmas is just around the corner! We are so grateful for our amazing clients that we have had the pleasure of working with throughout 2022, and we are even more excited to see what 2023 holds! In this blog, we want to go over what you can expect when you work with the Farm Boy Garage team and show off some of our favorite reviews from 2022!  Keep reading below!  Custom Muscle Car Restoration Farm Boy Garage went from a young boy’s dream to a grown man’s reality when Bryan Kratzer broke ground in 2015 to designing and building a one of a kind classic muscle car restoration garage . We specialize in complete muscle car builds inside and out , to order! All cars will be private builds. If needed, the car will be rotisserie restored. All cars are built to the owners’ specifications. Farm Boy Garage Services Include: Custom upholstery Tear down Sandblasting Full custom interior Off frame Motor build Mechanical Electrical Muscle Car Finder We’ll help you find your dream classic ...

With the new year just around the corner, you may be wondering how you can get started with restoring your classic car for 2023, and we have the answers you need! In this week's blog we are going to go through, step-by-step, what you need to prior to having your classic car fully restored!  Keep reading below to find out what steps you should take! Research Before You Start When you begin the process of getting your classic car restored, the first step you need to take is research. It may be tedious, but it is vital to determining how much you are wanting to spend, your end goal, time it will take, among many others.  If you are planning on restoring yourself, you absolutely need to get an idea of the help, parts, and knowledge you need to acquire before going all in and possibly damaging your vintage ride. If you are looking for a badass classic car restoration shop , then you can find that here in Des Moines, Iowa! Farm Boy Garage provides all of the services you need for t...

Farm Boy Garage went from a young boy’s dream to a grown man’s reality when Bryan Kratzer broke ground in 2015 to designing and building a one of a kind classic muscle car restoration garage . We specialize in complete muscle car builds inside and out , to order! That is not all, though! We also provide accommodations for housing during your time here!  Read more below to find out all that we offer when you stay with us during your classic car restoration!  Muscle Car Restoration and Transportation Farm Boy Garage understands it is not always easy taking time away from home and family. Our solution to this problem is to assist our clients in making sure the restoration process is stress-free, fun, and cost effective! Can’t find the muscle car of your dreams? We will locate it, bring it here, and restore it to your specifications. First we have a large enclosed trailer to haul your precious dream machine from your home (anywhere on this planet) to ours and from our home back to...

With Christmas less than a month away, you may be trying to find the perfect gift for the special people in your life, but last-minute shopping can be difficult to say the least. That's why in this week's blog we are going to provide you with some amazing suggestions for gifts for the classic car lover in your life!  We may pride ourselves on our excellent classic car restoration skills, but we also have some great ideas for you to take advantage of this holiday season! Keep reading to find out some of our top picks!  Gift #1: Classic Car Show Tickets It's safe to assume that if you have a classic car lover in your life, they have either been to or want experience a classic car show! The great thing about getting tickets is that you can find tons of different classic car shows that happen all over the nation! Stay local, travel far, make a whole trip out of it!  Your classic car lover will be thrilled that they will get to see tons of fully restored vintage beauties! Plu...

As the weather begins to cool, it's time to start planning your prep work for maintaining your classic car. In the winter months, you want to be sure to keep your ride put up, to avoid any potential damages that could occur from the harsh weather. Luckily, if you aren't sure where to begin, Farm Boy Garage will break it down for you!  Keep reading to learn our top tips on how to prepare your classic car for winter!  Tip #1: Clean & Maintain  You don't want you classic car restoration to go to waste, so you'll need to be sure to thoroughly clean your vintage ride to avoid corrosion and to keep your car from getting scratched up when you put the cover over it.  You also should invest in having maintenance done to your vehicle before storing it for the winter. This includes changing the oil, replace fluids, and take it to a professional if you aren't sure of how to do proper maintenance.  Tip #2: Inflate Your Tires To keep your tires from developing flat spots,...

You may have a vintage ride, but if you haven't restored it, then you aren't doing it justice! At Farm Boy Garage, we want to help you restore your classic car to its former glory! With the best muscle car restoration services , and the best prices, you can rest assured knowing that our team at FBG can get your restoration job done right!  Read more below to find out our top 3 picks as to why restoring your classic car is essential!  #1: Quality Vehicle When you hire a professional classic car restoration shop, you can expect only the best quality! Especially if you are working with our team! Having your classic restored professionally ensures the longevity of your vehicle, while also breathing new life into your sweet ride!  #2: Resale Value Not everyone wants to keep their muscle car, and that's perfectly fine! If your hobby is selling muscle cars, then you're going to need some professional help! Restoring a classic car is going to help you exponentially when it come...

Bryan Kratzer, owner-operator of Farm Boy Garage, is a born and raised Iowa farm boy. He was taught to work hard, be honest, and self-reliant. His word is his bond. At Farm Boy Garage, our muscle car restoration and classic truck restoration is done on site. Farm Boy is a one-stop shop, your classic car does not leave the garage until the complete restoration job finished. Bring in a junker and leave with a classic! We restore classic cars, muscle cars, and classic trucks for collectors and classic car enthusiasts from around the world. Farm Boy Garage understands it is not always easy taking time away from home and family. Our solution to this problem is to assist our clients in making sure the restoration process is stress free, fun, and cost effective. First we have a large enclosed trailer to haul your precious dream machine from your home (anywhere on this planet) to ours and from our home back to yours safely. We are also conveniently located near the airport and we will assist ...

We are proud to be the best muscle car restoration shop in Des Moines, Iowa ! We haven't come across a project that we couldn't handle, and in this blog we want to showcase some of our finest restoration projects!  If you're looking for a place that can restore your classic, no matter how vintage, we can get the job done!  Read below to see some of our favorite restorations we have done to date!  1978 Trans AM 1967 Chevelle 1973 Plymouth Roadrunner It makes us so proud to see these rides restored to their former glory! At Farm Boy Garage we take junk and turn it into treasure! All of our services are done in one place with experts you can trust! To view our full list of services or to contact us about restoring your classic car, visit our website at www.farmboygarage.com!

Finding your dream muscle car can be a challenging task to take on by yourself, but if you are searching for any of these models, you may find yourself out of luck. In this blog we are going to list 3 of the rarest muscles cars ever produced! Remember, if you are looking for a vintage ride to call your own, our team can help you with our muscle car locator ! Granted, we can't make any guarantees about the vehicles listed below!  #1: Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1 The first pick on our list is the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1! When this ride debuted it was listed at roughly $10,050! This ride came with a big block engine and packed more horsepower than any other Corvette at the time of its production. (560-585 HP!) The goal of this Corvette was to help with dominating the Canadian-American racing circuit. Only 3 units were ever produced.  #2: Shelby Cobra Super Snake The Shelby Cobra Super Snake only had 2 units ever to be produced. One of which was kept by the creator, Caroll Sh...

At Farm Boy Garage, we want you to know and trust who you are working with! Our team consists of experts in classic car restoration. In this week's blog, we are going to let you know who we are, and why you can trust us through every step of the process when it comes to the restoration of your American muscle car!  Read more below!  Nolan Hamilton: Custom Upholstery Nolan Hamilton was born and raised in Boone, Iowa. Nolan completed WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming in 2012. He received specialized training in automotive technology/trim and upholstery technology. He comes to Farm Boy Garage with 5 years experience. Nolan and Bryan became acquainted when Bryan was needing upholstery work done on one of his personal vehicles. Bryan was so impressed with Nolan’s work he handed Nolan his business card and said ” I am opening a  muscle car restoration shop  and would like it if you would come work for me”. A few months go by and Nolan found Bryan’s card in his wallet leading him...

You may be trying to determine if investing in a classic car is really going to be worth your while, and we understand! Classic cars are quite the investment, but we are here to say, you will not regret your decision!  In this blog, we are going to go over some of our top picks as to why you need to invest in a classic car! Monetary Value Modern day cars have a truth to them that you won't find with classic cars. When you drive off the lot in a brand-new modern vehicle, you will statistically lose about 10% of the original value of the car. That is absolutely insane. However, when you invest in a classic car, you will see that the value of the car will actually gain, especially when you invest in classic car restoration services !  By restoring your classic car, you are not only gaining back what you lost initially, but also adding more to your future value down the line if you decide to sell your vintage ride; however, if you do decide to keep it, there is another great benef...

Farm Boy Garage has been providing the best classic car restoration services to car enthusiasts nationwide for seven years! In those years we have mastered specializing in complete muscle car builds, to order! All cars will be private builds. If needed, the car will be rotisserie restored. All cars are built to the owners’ specifications!  In addition to our fantastic restoration services, we also have build a notable and respectable client base who can attest to the quality we provide! Keep reading to find out what we have to offer and see what our clients have had to say about their experience! Lodging Services We provide accommodations to house prospective buyers including a bedroom, bathrooms, laundry facilities, an outdoor patio, and a 2500 sq. ft. bar and lounge area. Farm Boy Garage doesn’t stop there. Can’t find the muscle car of your dreams? We will locate it, bring it here, and restore it to your specifications. Farm Boy Garage understands it is not always easy taking ti...

Regardless of what you have spent on your classic car, it's safe to assume that you are still looking for ways to increase your ride's value. Whether that be with exceptional care and maintenance, professional classic car restoration services , or something else you have up your sleeve, trying to gain positive value into your vehicle is typically at the top of an owner's list.  In this blog, we want to provide some incredibly easy ways that you can increase the value of your ride, especially if you aren't familiar with all the ways you can go about investing in your car. Keep reading to find out our top picks! 1. Get Your Car Professionally Restored As we mentioned earlier, having your muscle car restored by a professional team with years of experience will significantly help in increasing your ride's value. At Farm Boy Garage, you have a team who is dedicated to proving you with the absolute best muscle car restoration , that way your car's value can increase w...