Farm Boy Garage

Bryan Kratzer, owner-operator of Farm Boy Garage, is a born and raised Iowa farm boy. He was taught to work hard, be honest, and self-reliant. His word is his bond. At Farm Boy Garage, our muscle car restoration and classic truck restoration is done on site. Farm Boy is a one-stop shop, your classic car does not leave the garage until the complete restoration job finished. Bring in a junker and leave with a classic! We restore classic cars, muscle cars, and classic trucks for collectors and classic car enthusiasts from around the world. Farm Boy Garage understands it is not always easy taking time away from home and family. Our solution to this problem is to assist our clients in making sure the restoration process is stress free, fun, and cost effective. First we have a large enclosed trailer to haul your precious dream machine from your home (anywhere on this planet) to ours and from our home back to yours safely. We are also conveniently located near the airport and we will assist ...

We are proud to be the best muscle car restoration shop in Des Moines, Iowa ! We haven't come across a project that we couldn't handle, and in this blog we want to showcase some of our finest restoration projects!  If you're looking for a place that can restore your classic, no matter how vintage, we can get the job done!  Read below to see some of our favorite restorations we have done to date!  1978 Trans AM 1967 Chevelle 1973 Plymouth Roadrunner It makes us so proud to see these rides restored to their former glory! At Farm Boy Garage we take junk and turn it into treasure! All of our services are done in one place with experts you can trust! To view our full list of services or to contact us about restoring your classic car, visit our website at www.farmboygarage.com!

Finding your dream muscle car can be a challenging task to take on by yourself, but if you are searching for any of these models, you may find yourself out of luck. In this blog we are going to list 3 of the rarest muscles cars ever produced! Remember, if you are looking for a vintage ride to call your own, our team can help you with our muscle car locator ! Granted, we can't make any guarantees about the vehicles listed below!  #1: Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1 The first pick on our list is the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1! When this ride debuted it was listed at roughly $10,050! This ride came with a big block engine and packed more horsepower than any other Corvette at the time of its production. (560-585 HP!) The goal of this Corvette was to help with dominating the Canadian-American racing circuit. Only 3 units were ever produced.  #2: Shelby Cobra Super Snake The Shelby Cobra Super Snake only had 2 units ever to be produced. One of which was kept by the creator, Caroll Sh...

At Farm Boy Garage, we want you to know and trust who you are working with! Our team consists of experts in classic car restoration. In this week's blog, we are going to let you know who we are, and why you can trust us through every step of the process when it comes to the restoration of your American muscle car!  Read more below!  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 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 go by and Nolan found Bryan’s card in his wallet leading him...

You may be trying to determine if investing in a classic car is really going to be worth your while, and we understand! Classic cars are quite the investment, but we are here to say, you will not regret your decision!  In this blog, we are going to go over some of our top picks as to why you need to invest in a classic car! Monetary Value Modern day cars have a truth to them that you won't find with classic cars. When you drive off the lot in a brand-new modern vehicle, you will statistically lose about 10% of the original value of the car. That is absolutely insane. However, when you invest in a classic car, you will see that the value of the car will actually gain, especially when you invest in classic car restoration services !  By restoring your classic car, you are not only gaining back what you lost initially, but also adding more to your future value down the line if you decide to sell your vintage ride; however, if you do decide to keep it, there is another great benef...

Farm Boy Garage has been providing the best classic car restoration services to car enthusiasts nationwide for seven years! In those years we have mastered specializing in complete muscle car builds, to order! All cars will be private builds. If needed, the car will be rotisserie restored. All cars are built to the owners’ specifications!  In addition to our fantastic restoration services, we also have build a notable and respectable client base who can attest to the quality we provide! Keep reading to find out what we have to offer and see what our clients have had to say about their experience! Lodging Services 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 there. Can’t find the muscle car of your dreams? We will locate it, bring it here, and restore it to your specifications. Farm Boy Garage understands it is not always easy taking ti...

Regardless of what you have spent on your classic car, it's safe to assume that you are still looking for ways to increase your ride's value. Whether that be with exceptional care and maintenance, professional classic car restoration services , or something else you have up your sleeve, trying to gain positive value into your vehicle is typically at the top of an owner's list.  In this blog, we want to provide some incredibly easy ways that you can increase the value of your ride, especially if you aren't familiar with all the ways you can go about investing in your car. Keep reading to find out our top picks! 1. Get Your Car Professionally Restored As we mentioned earlier, having your muscle car restored by a professional team with years of experience will significantly help in increasing your ride's value. At Farm Boy Garage, you have a team who is dedicated to proving you with the absolute best muscle car restoration , that way your car's value can increase w...