Farm Boy Garage

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...

When you pick Farm Boy Garage to  restore your muscle car , you become a part of our family. Because we will be working so closely together, it's only right you get to know the crew that will be taking care of all your  muscle car restoration  needs. This month you'll get the pleasure of finding out a little about Farm Boy Garage's custom upholstery specialist, Nolan Hamilton! Nolan Hamilton Custom Upholstery Nolan Hamilton was born and raised in Boone, Iowa. Nolan completed WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming in 2012. He received specialized training in automotive technology/trim and upholstery technology. He comes to Farm Boy Garage with 5 years experience. Nolan and Bryan became acquainted when Bryan was needing upholstery work done on one of his personal vehicles. Bryan was so impressed with Nolan’s work that he handed Nolan his business card and said "I am opening a muscle car restoration shop and would like it if you would come work for me." A few months g...

If you've got a classic truck or muscle car sitting in your garage that's collecting dust, you may have considered getting it restored back to its original glory. But when you go online to do some research it can be difficult to find reliable helpful information to learn more about the process. Auto body restoration for classic cars is a very specialized job, and there isn’t a whole lot of information out there to help you make wise decisions about your own. So, to answer some of the most common questions people ask about vehicle restorations , we’ve put together a list of FAQs to get you started in the right direction: Can you tell what condition my vehicle is in just by looking at it? Unfortunately, no. There is really no way of knowing what issues may lurk until you begin to dismantle it. Factors like climate, storage conditions and how the vehicle was treated mostly determine the condition of the vehicle. There are just too many internal parts to know the true condit...