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Before: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
Finishing up the body work on the Bel Air. The 1963 Chevrolet Impala parts car for this one came from the famous Lambrecht Chevrolet auction in Pierce, Nebraska.
Service: 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
After lifting off the body the 4.9L flat 12 has been liberated for service.
Mid-Engined Exotics
Have a mid-engined exotic that needs some TLC? We currently have several in for body work, engine service, and interior restoration.
Progress: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
The Trans Am saw daylight this week as it was moved around the building so that we can install the wiring and engine and finish it up.
Horseshoes Anyone?
Today we powdercoated some sets of shoes in yellow and orange, look for them at a tournament in the future.
SU H1 Rebuild
An early pair of SU carbs rebuild in progress, this model didn’t even use springs, but weights to push the pistons down.
Sprites Yawning
Looking like a couple of yawning hippos these Austin Healey Sprites always bring smiles. The earlier white car will soon get a drivetrain and be sent on it’s way to its eager owner who took his wife on their first date in it some 50 years ago.
After: 1963 Daimler 2.5 V8
After: 1963 Daimler 2.5 V8. This car was brought to us with no engine, no working steering, or brakes. Without a Daimler engine the decision was made to drop a Ford V8 in it and now completed this thing really moves. The steering, transmission linkage, and motor mounts were some of the things we needed to engineer for this build.
Storing your car for the winter?
Bring your classic by the shop like Donna did with her 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 and we will prepare it for storage.
Before: 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special
This one for servicewoman stationed in England will be going to Georgia when we are finished.
Buy a new car and need a few things fixed?
Bring your newly bought classic straight over to us to take care of those few minor things you found on your maiden voyage home as this owner did. Instead of taking the car to his house first he brought it directly here for some needed TLC.
Rat Rod Thursday
Are rat rods your thing? We work on them too, whether you need mechanical, electrical, interiors or powder coating.
1954 International Harvester Metro
1954 International Harvester Metro: The storms have left, the sun is setting. The old truck has been performing everything asked of it.
After: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
After: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible. Six months after being pulled out of a shed this cat is ready prowl.
Gloomy Outlook
It is raining cats and dogs outside but inside the shop the view is still stunning.
Assembled: 1974 MG MGB GT
This one came to us as an uncompleted project and we just had to do the hard part putting it together and work out all the bugs.
Drive Away Cancer Iowa
The TR4 named John is getting readied for the big Des Moines area party to raise money for the charity tomorrow.
NASA Central Region Visit
NASA Central Region held an open house here this weekend with door prizes, racing simulator, and tech inspection.
Butler Big Box
The big box from Butler Performance had a big block in it. This engine is fitted with the FAST EZ-EFI fuel injection. The valve covers were restored and powder coated by us with a black texture and then polished.
