Farm Boy Garage

There’s nothing like a good car show. Between the stellar vehicles and variety of models, there’s plenty of awesome elements for any car lover to enjoy. Even if you don’t have a vehicle yourself to showcase, you can take this opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience some of the greatest vehicles within the industry. Plus, you get the chance to get up close and personal, which is a rare occurrence in and of itself. That being said, where do you start? Which car shows are going to have what you are looking for? Well, that’s why Farm Boy Garage is sharing with you some of our picks for the best car shows in Iowa that you need to check out this summer.  Concrete Cruizers Charity Car Show  Deery Chevrolet, Pleasant Hill, Iowa - May 21, 2022 If you're into cool cars AND giving to your local community, this car show is the one for you! The Concrete Cruizers Car Club holds this charity car show annually to help raise funds for local organizations, many of which help t...

Our passion may be restoring muscle cars and classic trucks , but we also have an awesome space to host events! If you are tired of the same old event venues and community centers, and are looking for a unique place to host your next get-together or event, then look no further! Check out all of the incredible features that Farm Boy Garage’s event space has to offer! Best Event Space in Iowa We have 6 acres of land and 8000 square feet of space to rent out for your next social event/party. Farm Boy Garage will help in the coordination and planning of the entire event. We can even discuss the use of one of our gorgeous muscle cars or shuttle bus! We provide accommodations including a bedroom, bathrooms, laundry facilities, a 3000 sq. ft. outdoor patio, and a 2100 sq. ft. bar and lounge area. Our facilities offer enough space to accommodate large groups and we even have room for live music to be set up if that's something you're interested in having at your event. What's ev...

The guys at Farm Boy Garage have years of experience with restoring and repairing all makes and models of muscle cars and classic trucks. No project is too big or small – if you're looking for a full custom muscle car restoration shop, count on Farm Boy Garage to get the job done right! Check out the  vehicle restoration services  we offer: Farm Boy Garage Services Tear Down When a client brings their vehicle in for a full restoration that requires tear down, we disassemble and catalog every piece on the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle is put back in its original condition and that all panels, trim, molding placements, etc fit properly. The body is pulled off the frame and the frame is restored. We'll do all necessary rust repair and rust prevention to ensure the best quality for your classic. This process limits ongoing maintenance and future restoration situations. Full Custom Interior When restoring your classic beauty, the exterior isn't the...

As you know by now, here at Farm Boy Garage we love muscle cars. We restore and build some of the hottest muscle cars in the Midwest . We all have our favorites, but some of the most memorable wore the infamous “SS” emblem in their grille. In this week’s blog, your one-stop restoration shop will list out our favorite SS models of all time. History of the Super Sport Before we get started with our list, we need to give you a little history of the Super Sport. In 1957, Chevrolet built a custom Corvette called the Corvette Super Sport. This was the first time anyone had seen the SS badge. On the 1961 Impala, there was a sport and appearance option called the SS package. It included trim on the interior and exterior, chassis reinforcement, stiffer suspension, power brakes, spinner wheel covers, and whitewall tires. Throughout history, the SS package has been available on many different vehicles, including muscle cars, pickup trucks, four-door sedans, SUVs, and smaller front-wheel...

So, you did it -- you bought your dream car! Classic cars require some maintenance you might not have thought about. This isn’t your average everyday car so there are some extra steps that your daily driver doesn’t require. In this week’s blog, Farm Boy Garage will cover 5 tips for maintaining your classic. Farm Boy Garage is your one-stop-shop for all your classic car restoration needs. 1. Keep it Covered When you're not out enjoying your classic, you should always have your ride covered or parked in a garage. Rain, wind, and sun can be a classic car's worst enemy when left exposed. Prolonged exposure to water promotes the development of rust. Wind can blow objects into your car, resulting in scratches and dents. Direct sunlight can cause excessive heat, which can warp panels, fade interior, and cause leathers to dry and crack. Covering your vehicle or parking it in a garage will shield and protect it from the elements - essentially saving you money AND your sanity! 2...

Just a little over a month ago, Chevrolet revealed the all-new 2020 Corvette. And unless you have been living under a rock, you are well aware that Chevy finally produced a mid-engine car -- they’ve been teasing us with this since the 1960s. Here at Farm Boy Garage , we love all things cars, so we thought it was only fitting to tell you all about the 2020 Corvette. In this week’s blog, your Midwest restoration shop will give you all the details. Design The Corvette is an icon! Even Ford lovers can’t deny that the Corvette is a true American supercar. So, how do you take an icon like the Corvette and completely redesign it and not ruin its heritage? If you were to see the new 2020 Corvette without any badges, you can see the resemblance to Corvettes of the past and it hasn’t lost it lineage. This new car is a true masterpiece! Chevy tells us only one single part was carried over from the previous generation. The door and hatch handles have been completely hidden for a perfectly...

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...

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...

This is a debate that will likely never be settled! If you are bringing a classic back to glory , there are essentially two choices. You can have the car restored to its original factory design and specs or you can customize the car to your desires. Before you can make that decision, you must know the difference between the two. Farm Boy Garage will explain the differences between restoration and restomod . With this information, you can decide on what to do with your classic or muscle car. Restoration Most will understand the concept of restoration. You are simply bringing a classic or muscle car back to its original state, just like when it came off the showroom floor. In a restoration project, you will want to use factory OEM parts as much as possible, keeping it as original as possible. When finished, the car will look original, just like the car has been preserved. Restomod What is a restomod? This concept is simply a mashup of restoration and modification. Like a restor...

Here at Farm Boy Garage we love GM muscle cars. We also love to resurrect old muscle cars and classic trucks , so if you have a classic that needs a complete restoration, we would love to talk to you. In regard to our pure devotion and appreciation of GM’s awesome history in the muscle car world, we’re sharing with you our top five picks for sexiest General Motors Muscle Cars of the century. We’re pretty sure some of these beasts makes your favorites list as well. Check it out! ’67 Camaro SS 396 The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 made the top of our list for many reasons. 1967 was the debut of the Camaro in response to Ford’s Mustang. A few months into production, a 396 cubic inch big block was introduced. The 396 was 325 horsepower and was a whopping $263 over the base 295 horse 350 V8. The Camaro is not only on our list because it was the Mustang’s rival, but because the car is just awesome to look at! Especially, the hidden headlights that were included with the Rally Sport P...

Despite the automotive industry’s tendency to go green, the passion towards the V8 is stronger than ever, especially for classic and muscle car enthusiasts. When looking for high performance and reliability in an engine for a  muscle car restoration project , it's a no brainer that many gearheads lean towards a Chevy LS Motor. This type of motor is preferred for its fairly compact layout, tremendous performance, and the noise it produces. Power and Performance Of all the V8s that were designed over the years, some of the most important designs come in the form of the GM LS Generation III and IV small-block V8 engines. General Motors introduced the LS series in the then-new 1997 Corvette (C5) as the all aluminum LS1 V8. General Motors called it the Gen III small-block V8 and a year later (the 1998 model year), the LS1 replaced the LT1 small-block in Camaros and Firebirds, which was followed by the iron-block version of the Gen III V8 appearing in the full size trucks and ...

Owning a classic car is pretty awesome. But when you know that car has a history that dates back to, say before you were born, and it's probably got some pretty cool stories to tell, you may just find yourself wondering... Knowing the history of your car adds tremendously to the restoration experience and it is worth the effort to find out where it was delivered and sold, then passed from owner to owner until it reached you. The story itself is probably just as cool as the car! So Farm Boy Garage thought it'd be a great idea to share with you some information on tracing the history of your classic car so you can possibly learn and share some of your ride's life stories! Why Trace The History Of My Car? Imagine finding out that your classic car was once been owned by an iconic Hollywood actor? The value and prestige attached to your vehicle would go way up. Determining where the car was made and who owned it in the past can be valuable information for any owner. But...