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...

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 ...

Don't settle for any less than the best restoration for your classic car! At Farm Boy Garage, we consider ourselves to be top of the line, in that we do absolutely everything we can to make sure the process of restoring your car is simple and effective.  Not only do we help bring new life into your vintage beauty, but we also make sure to help our clients in any way we can, whether that be locating a muscle car, transporting, and even lodging our guests! Find out what stellar services we can offer for both you and your classic car by reading more below!  1. Pre-Restoration Before we even get into all that we offer during the process of restoring your ride, we have to talk about what we can offer for you prior. You may find yourself wanting to restore your classic car, only to not actually have the ride of your dreams- we can help with that! Our muscle car locator service is perfect for anyone down on their luck and looking for their dream car with their specifications! We will...

You've been dreaming of purchasing a classic car and having it professionally restored for the longest time, but now you can finally commit to your purchase and get your classic car restored! But, are you ready for this type of commitment? Have you asked yourself all of the important questions that pertain to owning a classic car? If not, there's no need to worry! The team here at Farm Boy Garage has put together a list of some important questions you need to ask yourself before committing to a classic car!  Read our list below and decide for yourself if you are ready to take on owning and maintaining your vintage ride!  Q: How Much Do Classic Cars Cost Long-Term? One of the main aspects of owning a classic car is restoration and upkeep. With that being said, it shouldn't come as a surprise that owning a classic car can be incredibly pricey, depending on your vehicle and what projects you decide to take on.  Making sure you have a roundabout price range to stick with is v...

You have purchased your classic car, and it may need some work, but no need to worry! Classic car restoration is a process that will undoubtedly take your vehicle from scrap to sleek in no time! We want to make sure you have all of the details about restoring your classic car, and that includes potential delays that could present themselves during the restoration process. With that being said, keep reading to find out more about potential setbacks you could face when getting your classic car restored, and how you can avoid these issues for future reference!  Rust When you purchase a classic car, it is safe to assume that after all those years your ride may have a little rust. A little rust isn't anything new, nor is it something that should cause a ton of delay in getting your vehicle restored; however, what can be an issue is the amount of rust- especially if your car has quite a bit.  The best thing that you can do to help prevent running into this issue is to make sure tha...

When you are thinking of purchasing a new classic car, one of the overlooked aspects is how to properly insure your car! Whether you intend on driving this car or plan on making it a show car, making sure your car is insured needs to be at the top of your to-do list when you make your dream purchase! In this blog, our team at Farm Boy Garage wants to provide you with some top notch tips on how to best insure your classic car!  Research Your Insurance Company One of the most important steps in purchasing insurance for your classic car is to research the insurance company you are intending on using! There's nothing worse than working with a company that doesn't value your business! Some of the most effective ways to determine whether the insurance company you have in mind is right for you is to take a look at past client reviews!  Realistically, you will find at least one or two unsatisfied clients, but if you are seeing a pattern of continuous negative experiences, then it may...

Purchasing your dream classic car is one of the greatest feelings in the world! There isn't anything quite like finally having the vehicle you've always wanted right outside your door, but in order to make that dream a reality, you have to start somewhere, with the right team of people. At Farm Boy Garage, we provide all of the restoration services in Iowa you may need from locating your dream vehicle, transporting it, restoring it, and so much more.  To find out why we consider ourselves your one-stop restoration shop, keep reading and we will tell you more!  Locating Your Dream Car As previously mentioned, we do more than just restore your vehicle, but rather, help you with all of the steps leading up to that point as well.  One of our favorite services we offer is our Muscle Car Finder assistance! All you have to do is fill out the form on our website detailing the type of vehicle you are looking for and we will do all we can to locate your dream car. In addition to ...

The decision to restore your classic car is one that you have probably thought over for some time, as it can be a difficult choice to make. This choice can be made even harder when you aren't aware of the benefits that come from classic car restoration . At Farm Boy Garage, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring when you decide to restore, your car is in top shape. In addition to this, we also want to make sure we are transparent on what you can expect to gain from restoring your classic car.  Keep reading to discover what benefits await you! Car Shows If you own a classic car, chances are you are either wanting to show her off in a car show, or you have already done so. Regardless, in restoring your ride, you can expect your next car show to be one that really lets your car shine. Getting your vehicle professionally restored increases your odds of winning, but also ensures that the work that has been put in is that of fantastic quality. Trust us, people will notice the difference. Priv...

When it comes to classic car restoration , the professionals here at Farm Boy Garage know a thing or two, and we always ensure that you are getting exactly what you need for your ride. That being said, we know you want to ride in style, so why not dress the part, too?  At Farm Boy Garage we offer more than just stellar restoration services, but we also offer merchandise that will keep you looking just as badass as your vehicle. Keep reading to see what different styles of merchandise we offer and how you can get your hands on some just in time for summer!  Farm Boy T-Shirts Our first shirt that we offer is this cool and casual black t-shirt with the Farm Boy Garage logo proudly displayed on the front in a small print, and boldly displayed on the back!  This shirt is made of 100% cotton and comes in sizes that range from S-3X.  Our next shirt is similar to our first shirt, but this one comes with a pocket on the chest, under the Farm Boy Garage logo! This shirt adds a...