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Summer is winding down and soon the leaves will be falling, but don’t put your classic car away for the winter just yet! You and your ride deserve to enjoy more than just the summer months. Let’s take advantage of the cooler temps and plan to get out and enjoy the autumn foliage. Farm Boy Garage would like to share some road trip ideas to see some of the best fall colors. Driftless Area Scenic Byway A great road trip in your classic car is the Driftless Area Scenic Byway. Spend a cool fall day on the 144-mile strip in Northwest Iowa. This is the most scenic state road in Iowa. It is also home of the Effigy Mounds National Monument which is known for the largest collection of American Indian burial grounds in the U.S. Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad Capture some amazing scenery aboard the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad in Boone, Iowa. They offer daily train rides in various forms of historic railroad equipment. In October, plan to take the family on a ride on the Pumpkin Ex...

At Farm Boy Garage we understand not everyone is a car person. Some people like trucks for the higher ride height and capability. So, today we will cover our top 5 favorite General Motors trucks. These trucks could be driven as you find them or would make great candidates for a complete truck restoration by your one stop shop! Advance Design Pickup 1947-1954 Chevrolet’s first redesigned truck line after World War 2 – Advanced Design Pickup. These trucks were essentially unchanged over the next few years until 1955. With undeniable good looks, these trucks have a classic style. That grill is unmistaken for any other. These trucks have been restored and customized for many years. Your options here are endless! Chop the top, big blown V8 and fat tires or keep her classy. We like them all here at Farm Boy! Photo Credit: ClassicMuscle.com Second Generation C10 1967-1972 Hitting the market in 1960 the second gen offered much more comfort in ride with its drop-ladder center frame...

Have you ever bought something in the hopes that one day it would be worth more than what you paid? Or maybe it was a project and you tell yourself that with a little work you will make something out of it. If you haven’t, you’re not alone. In this week’s blog, Farm Boy Garage would like to give you a little help! We have come up with a list of 5 cars that have the signs of being a great investment. Nothing is ever for certain, but these classic cars, trucks and SUV’s are on the rise! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport The Corvette has been every boy dream to own once they are grown. To mark the end of the fourth generation (C4) Corvette, Chevrolet released the Grand Sport special edition. Only 1,000 of these cars were built for the 1996 model year. All one thousand of these cars were Admiral Blue with a white center stripe and red hash marks on the left front fender. Black painted aluminum wheels were repurposed from the previous year models ZR-1 car. The larger wheels and tire...

Sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the days are getting longer. It’s time to get your classic car out from its winter slumber. Once you have your machine ready to go, why not find a place to show it off? Here at Farm Boy Garage , we love car shows and cruise-ins. Not only do we get to see awesome rides, but we get to meet new people that have the same passion about classic cars as we do. We’d like to share some spring car shows throughout Iowa that you will want to put on your list. April Car Shows Friday, April 26 Cruisin The Ridge – Coralville Saturday, April 27 Drake Relays Car Show – Des Moines Quad City Cruisers Cruise-In – Bettendorf Sunday, April 28 Isuae Spring 2019 Car Show – Ames 4th Relay for Life Car Show – Burlington Isra Spring Fling – Nevada May Car Shows Wednesday, May 1st Tri-State Cruisers Cruise Night – Le Mars Thursday, May 2nd Hiawatha Cruise In – Hiawatha Palo Cruise Night – Palo Friday, May 3rd DMACC Auto Collision Roll-In - An...

Spring is here and Easter is just a little over a week away. Whether you are looking to enjoy the traditional Easter activities with the kids, or you are looking for some fun with your buddies. The greater Des Moines area will have the events you won’t want to miss. Put on the pastel colors and come spend the weekend at these Greater Des Moines events happening Easter weekend. Easter Weekend Events Around the Greater Des Moines Area Easter Egg Hunt Dates: April 21st Location: Jackson Elementary School Presented By: Walnut Creek Church Start Time/End Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Photo Credit: CatchDesMoines.com Plan to take the kiddies over to Jackson Elementary for a great family fun event. Walnut Creek Church will host a free Egg Hunt for kids 10 years old and younger. The kiddos will be sure to enjoy the time with fun activities, refreshments and of course the egg hunt with thousands of eggs scattered around with awesome treats inside! Adult Easter Egg Hunt Dates...