The conversion from step van into coffee truck is coming along, the huge leap of cutting the hole for the new vendor door has been taken. A paint color is not yet decided but check back soon to see what has been chosen.
After: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
The finishing touches are being done on the Sprite after the happy owner drove the car for the first time since 1967.
Painted: 1955 Powercar Thunderbird Jr.
Now resprayed in 1955 Thunderbird Blue, this car is ready for chassis restoration before the new little owner takes their first drive.
Italian Invasion
The Italians have been coming out of the woodwork recently. If you have an Italian car that you want serviced before your driving season or even one that has more special needs, bring it by and we will take care of it.
Mustang 50th Birthday Party
Thanks to everyone who came to the Mustang Club of Central Iowa’s 50th Mustang Celebration at our shop today.
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
For some cars it is cheaper to swap a new transmission than to rebuild the old one. In this Beetle you can quickly drop the engine, disconnect the axles and swap transmissions in a couple hours.
Before: 1955 Powercar Thunderbird Jr.
Designed in conjunction with Ford’s design team these six volt electric cars were created to help bring in families to the Ford dealerships to test drive Ford’s new Thunderbird.
Signal the Triumph
All of the body panels are now mounted back onto the Signal Red 1960 Triumph TR3A and we can glimpse of the finished product.
914 Endurance
Testing of the Porsche 914 at Mid America Motorplex this weekend is leading to total engine teardown this week.
CYde Effect
The Cyclone Power Pullers chose us to powdercoat all of the parts for the 2014 pulling tractor named CYde Effect. Their team consists of Iowa State Univertisy students who design their own tractor to compete against other universities in an ASABE sponsored competition.
MGB Invasion
Spring is here and it seems MGB owners can’t wait to get their cars out on the road. Two showed up in one day to have a once-over after being in winter storage.
Pontiac Club of Iowa Visits
Thanks to the Pontiac Club of Iowa for making us the location of their April meeting. Check them out at http://www.pontiacclubia.com/.
After: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air is finished and ready to go home. The owner even already brought in new project for us to start on.
572 Big Block
A big crate arrived at the shop today containing the 572ci V8 for 1970 Chevelle project.
1949 MG TC
After a little fiddling the 1949 MG TC springs to life after its extended slumber.
Penton Jackpiner
The Penton Jackpiner parts are painted, the aluminum tank is significantly lighter and ready for the Penton decals.
Progress: 1974 MG MGB
The 1974 MG MGB roadster has been painted and now on to assembling the engine. We have rebuilt the transmission as well as a new rear end that will be dropped in to convert this car over to wire wheels.
Austin 850 Completed
Finally we have all the parts together to complete the engine for the Austin Moke project.
Delivery of Deliveries
Two 1950’s Grumman Olson parcel deliveries have arrived stay tuned to see what are plans are for them.
Silver Small Block
The 283ci V8 for the Bel Air looks great painted to match the car.
