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What is your DREAM classic car ? Whatever is may be, the better question is, what are goals for it? This is a question every classic car buyer should ask themselves. This will help you determine if its worth your purchase or not. On that note, our classic car restoration shop is here to give you a few things to consider when buying your classic car, in this week's blog. If you are having trouble finding the classic car of your dreams out there, give us a call! Farm Boy Garage can be reached at 515-528-8904. We will locate it, bring it here, and restore it to your specifications. Photo Credit: Fun Lake MO Possible Classic Car Restoration Goals Keep in mind that different levels of work can go into restoring a classic car or truck, depending on what you plan to do with your car or truck. Do You See Yourself... Entering This Classic Car Into Car Shows? Classic car shows can be such a great experience for a new classic car owner BUT it's important that you realize the level of wo...

If you've ever thought about buying a classic car, we encourage you to do so! It's a fun group to be in and there are many benefits to owning a classic car . However, if you're buying a classic car with plans to restore it yourself, do you have the experience it takes to do this job correctly? If you can't honestly answer YES, then we strongly suggest you hire a professional team classic car restoration mechanics to handle this for you! Keep reading this week's blog for a few reasons why. If you just bought a classic car and are READY to hire the pros to restore your classic car to its former glory, please give us a call today. Farm Boy Garage can be reached at 515-528-8904.  Restoring a Classic Car On Your Own VS. Hiring The Pros When trying to figure out whether or not you should hire professionals to restore your classic car for you, it really can boil down to 3 things - time, money, and skills. Let's dive into that a little more. TIME Restoring a classic c...

If you're new to the classic car owner world and you don't really know anyone with the experience who can tell you what it takes to keep your classic car in good working shape, this is the blog for you. With any classic car or truck, there are a few important items you should keep TOP OF MIND. Our classic car restoration shop is here to go over those with you in this week's blog. Remember, if you're in need of some classic car restoration work, choose Farm Boy Garage . Farm Boy is a one-stop shop, your classic car does not leave the garage until the complete restoration job finished. Give us a call today at 515-528-8904. WHEN IT COMES TO CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION - EXPERIENCE COUNTS! If you are looking to have some major work done on your classic or antique car, choose the BEST classic car restoration experts around to manage this important task for you. If you don't know how to manage these sorts of tasks on your own, don't try to do so. You will likely end up...

A 1970 Chevy Nova, 1968 Firebird, 1969 Convertible Trans Am - what do all of these cars have in common? They are CLASSICS! There's such a difference in driving a classic car versus a modern one. It's a truly enjoyable experience for real classic car enthusiasts . How does one become a classic car enthusiast? What are there reasons for wanting to own a classic car in this first place? That's what we're here to talk about today in this week's blog. Keep reading for a few popular reasons for wanting to own a classic car . If YOU are ready to be a classic car owner but are having trouble finding the classic car or truck of your dreams, please give us a call. Farm Boy Garage can be reached at 515-528-8904. TO BE A FREQUENT CLASSIC CAR SHOW PARTICIPANT! There are car shows all over the world that celebrate classic cars, muscle cars, and classic trucks. They can give you the chance to meet new people that share similar interests to yourself. People who often go to freque...

There are MANY different makes and models of classic cars out there, clearly. So, how do you choose which one to have restored? Here are a few things to keep in mind: Does this car mean something to you, on a sentimental level? If you plan to sell this car later on, have you done any research on what it may be worth? Have you thought about how long it would take to restore? These are all good things to think about when figuring out which classic car you'll buy. Our classic car restoration shop is here to give you a few tips on how to choose what type of classic car you buy in this week's blog.  HOW REALISTIC IS YOUR DREAM CAR? What's your dream classic car or truck? Please keep in mind that dream car may not be as attainable due to many reasons: cost, availability, etc. But, maybe there's something that's comparable in style, but more affordable. Maybe parts are easier to come by and a lot less expensive. When you're making your final decision on a make and mo...

Knowing the story behind your classic car is HALF the fun! It's like running a DNA test but on your vehicle. Where did it come from? What sort of places has it been? Does it have any health problems? These are important pieces of information. How do you go about collecting this information? Our classic car restoration shop is here to give you a few tips on how to learn the story behind your classic car in this week's blog. Farm Boy Garage is here for you when you're ready to get that IMPRESSIVE classic car find restored. Give us a call at 515-528-8904. Want To Know The STORY Behind Your Classic Car? Correct Answer: You SHOULD want to know the story behind your classic car. This can help tell you whether or not you are making a good investment. Here's what you should look for and how to get it: THE RECORD OF ACCIDENTS THISCAR HAS BEEN IN You may be able to find records of previous owners and make contact with them. While a DMV report may provide some information on pre...

Why are YOU buying a classic car? Are you hoping to drive the same car your grandpa drove? Are you hoping to fix it up and sell it for a profit? Everyone has their own reasons. Whatever your reason may be, it's important that you make an INFORMED decision when purchasing a classic car. Keep reading this week's blog for a few things to think about BEFORE buying a classic car . Remember, Farm Boy Garage when you do choose to buy your classic car. We'll turn that junker into a classic for you! Think About THIS Before Buying a Classic Car BE CAREFUL ABOUT BUYING A CAR WITH TOO MUCH RUST.  How rusty is the car you're looking at?  A severely rusted out car won't be worth the trouble. If you see a bubble or two on a quarter panel, that wouldn't be much of a problem to fix. However, when you can see through the trunk and floors and the sides are all eaten up, there comes a point when your money is better spent finding a nicer car. HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE FOR THIS CAR. Wha...