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Buying a classic car might be one of the most exciting auto purchases you will ever make. After searching for hours, maybe you have a list of cars you want to go look at. There are numerous options when buying a classic car, but before making a decision, it’s good to think about what is right for you. Farm Boy Garage is here this week to help you make a smart decision by guiding you through a checklist when searching for the classic car of your dreams! Decide How the Car will be Used Think carefully about what you want to do with the car. Will it be a daily driver or just on weekends? Would you like to show it? Will it sit in your garage under a tarp and rarely get used? With that in mind, here are some factors to consider when searching for your dream ride. Clean and Clear Title This might not be something you think of right away, but it needs to be on your mind. You do not want to fall in love with a car only to find out there are issues with the car's title. You need to make...

When you choose to purchase a classic car or truck or a muscle car , you are likely choosing to start a new hobby that you truly care about. To do that, it's important you have a classic car restoration shop you can count on to help you restore your classic beauty to its former glory! That's where we come in! For all your muscle car restoration needs, call Farm Boy Garage today at 515-528-8904. In the meantime, keep reading this week's blog for reasons why you should choose us for your classic car restoration needs. Why Farm Boy Garage? We Have The Best Clients! Take a Look at the Kind Words Some of The Have Left Us: "Great guys who work hard to get your auto into the condition you want it. Super paint jobs and classic design of your automobile." - Lee Booton "Every detail of every car restored is carefully detailed to perfection to ensure it 100% to the year. The cars at the Iowa State Fair this year were spectacular! I sat in several and ...

Congratulations! You've chosen to buy a classic car and have it restored to its former glory. That is fantastic. You aren't alone. There are so many car enthusiasts out there who enjoy this hobby as well. If this is your first classic car, you likely have a lot of questions about restoring. Have no fear, you can count on our classic car restoration shop to help you every step of the way. Call Farm Boy Garage at 515-528-8904 to learn about all custom muscle car and classic car restoration services . These are done in one place by experts you can trust. Our services include: Custom upholstery Tear down Sandblasting Full custom interior Off frame Motor build Mechanical Electrical You can also find more information on our website at www.FarmBoyGarage.com and follow our social media channels listed at the end of this blog. In the meantime, keep reading for the answers to a very prominent question regarding classic cars, are burnouts good or bad for them? Are Bur...

Your muscle car is your PRIZED possession. No one is going to tell you otherwise, right? Take the proper steps for keeping your prized possession at its best! The best car restoration shop is here to give you a few tips for keeping your muscle car in its best possible condition in this week's blog. Need some help from our experienced car restoration shop ? Call Farm Boy Garage today at 515-528-8904.  5 Tips for Keeping Your Muscle Car at Its BEST! 1. Have your muscle car serviced on a REGULAR basis. Nothing will destroy a motor quicker than old or low oil levels. It should be the number one priority to check and change regularly.  The cooling system should be flushed out at least once a year.  The transmission fluid and differential oil should be checked.  Remember, classics could really be serviced a little more regularly than newer vehicles. 2. Protect your muscle car from the elements! When you're not driving it, you should always have yo...

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.  In this week's blog, we will tell you all about our services and new merchandise that we have for classic car lovers.  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 in all accommodations even providing you with a place to stay while you are here. 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. F...

When restoring a classic car, not only do you want the exterior of the car to look amazing, the interior is just as important. When dealing with restorations most of the interiors need to be completely replaced. Imagine a beautiful exterior with the original interior. It takes from the beauty of the classic. Imagine your classic muscle car with a luxurious one-of-a-kind leather interior that matches the exterior in class and style. Whatever you dream, when it comes to custom interior restoration, Farm Boy Garage can deliver it - adding luxury, comfort, and style to your vehicle at an affordable price. Car collectors will often find the car they have been looking for and want a complete restoration, they will find a shop that will do the exterior, but they don’t work on interiors. Now the collector must find another company to complete the interior of the car. When you hire two different companies to complete the restoration you will often end up paying more for the complete r...

Trust us, we understand that you want the feeling of completing your car restoration by yourself.  We also understand that not every person who wants to complete the restoration doesn't realize what a big task it is complete a restoration in the proper way.  The trusted professionals at Farm Boy Garage have the knowledge and the equipment to complete the restoration to your satisfaction.  In this week's, we will give you 5 reasons you might not want to try vehicle restoration at home.  1. Your Planned Budget May Go Out the Door Before you decide to move forward with a restoration project, the first thing you should do is plan out a budget. Car restoration isn't cheap, so having a budget in mind is important. The problem with attempting a restoration project on your own can throw a HUGE and expensive kink in your budget, especially if you're not seasoned in all that is involved. Plus, you may end up paying a lot more for parts on your own when a professiona...

So, you have decided to buy a classic or muscle car to restore. Slow down and do some research before you jump in and make a quick decision on a car. Finding a classic muscle car is the biggest part of your decision, but there are a few other factors you will want to weigh out also. Farm Boy Garage would like to tell you about a few other things to consider before you pull the trigger on the wrong car. Final Product Before buying your classic car, it's important to think about what your goals are and what you plan to do with it once you get it. What do you want from this automobile when the project is finished? Do you plan to make it your play car or will you be reselling it? Restoring a car for investment purposes will play a big role in deciding your purchase. How often do you plan to drive it, and will you be proudly showing it off at car shows? By asking yourself these questions, you'll more easily be able to determine what's truly important to you when it comes...

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...

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...