Farm Boy Garage

The staff we have here at Farm Boy Garage truly appreciates what we do for a living. This classic car restoration shop was started on the foundation of fulfilling a need, a need for an honest shop that specializes in restoring antique cars. Keep reading this week's blog for a few points that make us stand out from our competitors. Remember, to bring in a junker and leave with a classic, call Farm Boy Garage today at 515-528-8904. What Makes Farm Boy Garage Stand Out From Our Competitors WE ACTUALLY SPECIALIZE IN CLASSIC CARS, OUR FOCUS IS NOT SPLIT. We specialize in complete muscle car builds inside and out, to order! All cars will be private builds. If needed, the car will be rotisserie restored. All cars are built to the owners’ specifications. WE TAKE CARE OF OUR BUYERS. 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 th...

Typically when you buy a classic car , it's NOT in perfect condition. Isn't that the point? If you wanted a perfect vehicle, you probably would have gone something more modern but you are a classic car lover . You wanted to own a piece of history, maybe the same car your grandma or great-grandma owned? Whatever your reason may be, you probably know that you'll have to get at least some work done on it by now. Our classic car restoration shop is here to talk to you about a few of the common services performed on classic cars in this week's blog. GETTING THE ENGINE REBUILT. If you're looking for a custom motor option outside of the typical crate engine, we've got you covered! We can build an engine that is specifically built for your particular vehicle, with things like your driving style, vehicle weight, gearing, transmission type, altitude, fuel type, etc taken into consideration so you get the absolute best combination possible. You don't have a gene...

If you just bought a classic car , WELCOME to a great community of people that share the same interests as you do. There's a lot of us! With that in mind, our classic car restoration experts want you to be prepared for the process you have just entered into. Many buy classic cars knowing they will have to be fixed up in some way but they're not always aware of how much. Our classic car restoration shop is here to give you a few tips on choosing the BEST classic car restoration team for your dream classic car in this week's blog. Farm Boy Garage is where you bring in a JUNKER and leave with a CLASSIC! Give us a call today for your quote. We can be reached at 515-528-8904. Find a classic car restoration shop that will give you a quote upfront with no strings attached! At Farm Boy Garage, we do provide a quote before we even start the car. That quote will not change unless the customer asks for additional upgrades that were not included at the time that we sit down t...

Farm Boy Garage is proud to be sponsoring a fantastic truck show that starts next week. Our classic car restoration shop is excited to tell you all about the Rollin' Coal Truck Show in this week's blog. If you have any questions about this upcoming show, please give us a call. We think after the year we've all had so far, a truck show may be just the thing we all need - a good time. Read on for more details. Remember at Farm Boy Garage , we say "Bring in a junker and leave with a classic!" The Rollin’ Coal Truck Show is Next Week! Event Name: The Rollin’ Coal Truck Show Event Date: Saturday, August 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. Event Location: Farm Boy Garage; 10660 County Line Road, Des Moines, IA 50320 Event Details:  The Truck Show on August 15th is sponsored by Farm Boy Garage along with the All Stance Mafia truck club. There will be other clubs represented as well; Up Country Fab Performance Midwest Diesel Society Iowa Chill Low Kountry T...

When you buy a classic car for the first time, you may not understand all of the ins and outs of this new world you have entered into. Buying a classic car, in a way, enters you into a new community of amazing people that share your interests in loving antique cars. It's a GREAT world to be in and our classic car restoration shop wants you to have all the helpful information you can have upfront so that you know what to expect. Keep reading this week's blog for 3 things that may delay your classic car restoration process that you should be aware of so that you can avoid this issue in the future. Want to get your recently purchased classic car restored by the best? Call Farm Boy Garage today. We can be reached at 515-528-8904. 3 Things That May Delay Your Classic Car Restoration Process Changing your mind about what you want to be done in the middle of the restoration process. Restoring a classic car fully and correctly is a lot of work. Let's be realistic here,...

Who LOVES classic cars? Who is making 2020 the year they own their FIRST classic car? If you answered YES to either one of these questions, this is the blog for you! Let's face it, owning a classic car isn't for everyone, some people prefer modern cars only and that's ok. Our classic car restoration shop just wants you to know the JOYS of being a classic car owner. You get to own a piece of history, in a way. Think about it, with each classic car comes a story AND when you choose to own a classic car you are entering into an AWESOME community of great people who share your interests. You can start entering car shows and enjoying all of the fun that comes along with that as well. We don't want to get ahead of ourselves though, so please keep reading this week's blog for a few factors to consider if you want to start searching for your DREAM classic car. Farm Boy Garage is here for ALL your classic car restoration needs. Factors To Consider If You Want To Sta...

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...