Farm Boy Garage

WHY FARM BOY GARAGE One-stop shop is Farm Boy Garage’s motto. When your classic vehicle comes into the garage, it never leaves until we have completed the project and you are satisfied. Our dedicated team are car enthusiasts at heart and exceptionally skilled in their trade. Bring your classic car to our garage in any condition and we can turn it into eye candy. By selecting Farm Boy Garage as yo ur muscle car restoration shop in the Midwes t you not only get high-quality people restoring your vehicle you also gain a small group of people who believe in the same things as Bryan. You come to the shop for the first time a friend, but you leave part of the Farm Boy Garage family ! Owner, Bryan Kratzer A small town farm boy from Seymour, Iowa, Bryan believes life is all about having great friends/family, staying positive, working hard, and having a good time all the while making dreams come true. At an early age, Bryan developed a passion for nice cars that not only look good but go fast...

Classic cars - if you've never bought a classic car before, the process may be intimidating. You may not know what to look for and you don't want to be taken advantage of. This much is very understandable. Our classic car restoration shop is here to help! Keep reading this week's blog for a checklist you can follow the next time you're considering buying a classic car. Call Farm Boy Garage for all your classic car restoration needs! We can be reached at 515-528-8904. Your Check List For Your Classic Car Restoration Process Check to see what sort of reputation your shop has before hiring them to restore your car or truck. One of the best ways to determine if this is the right shop for you, especially if you've never been there for is to take a look at the reviews people have left about that shop. Google and Facebook are too excellent options for checking this. Check to see if your shop can do restomods BEFORE hiring them IF that's what you're wanting. Some...

Classic cars are INVESTMENTS. Treat your investment with care. Treating your investment with care means hiring the very best to restore your classic car to its former glory and NOT trying to attempt this important task on your own. Our classic car restoration shop is here to share the challenges you may face trying to restore a classic car yourself, in this week's blog. If you've got a classic car you'd like restored by a professional team, call Farm Boy Garage today. We can be reached at 515-528-8904. The Challenges of Restoring A Classic Car Yourself YOU MAY BE IN FOR MORE THAN YOU BARGAINED FOR WITH THE SHEET METAL REPLACEMENT PORTION. Not many people know how to properly handle sheet metal replacement. Quarter-panel replacement mandates extraordinary attention to detail and doing the job with doors and decklid installed. You need those points of reference to get quarter-panel fitment spot on. As far as addressing rust issues, depending on how much there is to fix, th...

Do you own a classic car? If you don't own a classic car, do you want to own a classic car? Either way, know that driving a classic car can be exhilarating! There's nothing like it. Whether you're doing a sweet burnout or taking a cruise down your favorite highway, it can be amazing! On that note, our classic car restoration shop is here to give you three things you MUST try if you own a classic car, in this week's blog. If you're still looking to find your DREAM classic car , call Farm Boy Garage today. We can track it down and bring it here for you to restore it to its former glory, the way it should be! 3 Classic Car Must Try's 1. Go For a Cruise Like we said earlier, there's nothing quite like driving a classic car down your favorite highway. The feel of the steering wheel and the rumble of that classic engine, it is unique. It's not like driving a modern car. You drive for the experience not just to get to your destination. Enjoy it for life is too...

Did you just buy your DREAM classic car , but now you're worried you won't be able to make the proper repairs on your own? It's a WAY better decision to hire a professional mechanic to handle this for you if you're worried even in the slightest. Trying to tackle a project like this on your own can end up costing you MORE money because you may make a few costly mistakes along the way. Our classic car restoration shop has your back! Keep reading this week's blog to learn what all Farm Boy Garage can do for your classic ride! We turn junkers into classics every day.  What Does Farm Boy Garage Do? OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Sandblasting - Sandblasting is one of the most effective to remove rust from a classic car restoration project. Sandblasting is the process of stripping old paint and rust from the surface of body panels, parts, and frames with compressed air and an abrasive material. It's a quick, inexpensive, and effective way to remove contaminants/rust leaving yo...

 Are you a local car enthusiast near Des Moines, IA? Do you LOVE classic cars but live outside our state? Either way, this is the blog for you! Our classic car restoration shop is here to give you not 1, not 2, BUT 3 reasons the Chevy Nova is very much a COLLECTOR WORTHY classic car , in this week's blog. If you've got a junker you need turned into a classic car or truck, you know who to call. Farm Boy Garage is here for you! We can be reached at 515-528-8904. 3 Reasons The Chevy Nova is a Collector Worthy Car 1. THE CHEVY NOVA HAS A RICH HISTORY. The original Chevy II offered a pair of engines, including the 2.5-liter inline-four and the 3.2-liter straight-six engine. As a result of declining sales following the release of the 1964 Chevelle, V8 engines were eventually added to the line, including the fuel-injected version typically found in the Chevy Corvette. During the first 4 years after its debut, updates included a restyled exterior design, a revamped dashboard, and th...

Summer 2021 officially starts on June 20th! Who's excited about this? Our classic car restoration shop sure is. With each season change, it may prompt different habits you should get into when it comes to preparing your classic car. Farm Boy Garage is here to give you a few summer upkeep tips for your classic car or truck in this week's blog. If you have any questions or are needing some professional classic car restoration work done, please give us a call. We can be reached at 515-528-8904.  Summer Upkeep Tips for Your Classic Car Here are a few things you may want to do BEFORE taking your classic car out this summer.  Check out the interior. Take a look inside your car and check out the windshield. Your classic car has probably been sitting for a long time. Make sure the windshield didn't get damaged somehow over all that time. Check for cracks and leaks. Turn the air conditioner on while you're in there and check to make sure that still works properly. Check out th...

Have you heard? The Iowa State Fair 2021 is coming up soon! This is such an incredible event that you should attend if you haven't had the opportunity to in previous years - SO fun. Farm Boy Garage has been a proud Iowa business since 2015. We are thrilled to be a part of this community and hope that everyone can get out and support it by going to local events like this. That being said, keep reading this week's blog for all the need-to-know details regarding this event. While you're in Iowa enjoying this event, stop by our classic car restoration shop in Des Moines ! Check out where the JUNKERS are turned into CLASSICS on a daily basis! If you or someone you know is looking to have a classic car restored to its former glory, please call Farm Boy Garage for a free quote today. We can be reached at 515-528-8904. The Iowa State Fair 2021 is Coming Up Soon! Source:  www.iowastatefair.org Event Name: Iowa State Fair 2021 Event Dates: August 12-22, 2021 Event Details: The in...

If you are thinking of buying a classic car soon, have you thought about how you will insure the car? Whether you plan to drive this car or not, it will still need car insurance. Classic cars or Antique cars , as some people refer to them, may require a special type of insurance policy. Our classic car restoration shop is here to give you a few tips for finding the right insurance company to insure your classic car. Remember, if you've got a junker you want to be turned into a CLASSIC, give us a call. Farm Boy Garage can be reached at 515-528-8904. How To Insure Your Classic Car Properly MAKE SURE YOU ASK YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT THE COVERAGE AMOUNT THEY CAN PROVIDE. When it comes to classic car coverage, it may not be as easy as covering a modern car. Make sure the company offers all the coverage you need and want. They should offer roadside service with special transportation options for your classic, coverage for spare parts and specialty tools, or protection as your vehi...

You've FINALLY found that rare classic car you've been searching for, for years! Now what? What are your plans for it? Are you hoping to restore it to its former glory and enter it into car shows? Do you want to make this a vehicle you drive around from time to time for fun? Whatever your plans may be, it's very likely that the car is in need of some repairs. Whether there is some rust damage or it's in need of engine repair, these are major jobs that can require a lot of work. If you don't have the experience, time, and proper tools needed for a job like this, it's best to just hire a professional that specializes in this line of work to restore it for you! Save yourself the hassle and call Farm Boy Garage today! We can be reached at 515-528-8904. In the meantime, keep reading this week's blog for a few more reasons to NOT restore your classic car yourself. Why You Should NOT Restore Your Classic Car Yourself EXPERIENCE MATTERS WHEN IT COMES TO REPAIRING ...

If you're thinking of buying your DREAM classic car this year, that is AWESOME! Many do this because: The car has sentimental value due to an older loved one has had the same type of car in the past. They enjoy working on classic cars as a hobby. They enjoy entering car shows. Whatever your reason may be, if you don't have the time and expertise it really takes to restore a classic car to its former glory, we encourage you to contact an experienced classic car restoration shop . Doing so will likely save you a TON of money and stress. In the meantime, keep reading this week's blog for a few top priorities to keep in mind when having your classic car restored. Top Priorities To Keep In Mind When Having Your Classic Car Restored KEEP YOUR MAIN GOAL IN MIND FROM START TO FINISH. Before buying your next classic car, it's really 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 projec...

Who's ready for a truly good car show? If you miss that awesome feeling you get, when you get to check out some of the rarest classic cars with your family and friends, this is the blog for you! Our classic car restoration shop is here to give you the need-to-know details about some of the upcoming car shows in Iowa, in this week's blog. Don't forget, Farm Boy Garage is hosting a Truck Show right here, Saturday, July 3rd from 10 am-whenever. We hope to see you there! Upcoming Car Shows in Iowa Source:  https://www.oldride.com/events BRVF Garage Art Car Show Event Dates: May 30, 2021 - May 30, 2021 Location: Boone, Iowa McHose Park Main Shelter Event Details: Judged Show Registration 9-noon $20.00 Trophy presentation at 3:30 Dash Plaques Door Prizes Goody Bags Silent Auction Proceeds to Habitat for Humanity All Ford Car Show Event Dates: June 6, 2021 - June 6, 2021 Location: Valley Junction West Des Moines, Iowa Event Details: All Ford Car Show by the Mustang Club of Centr...