The 1967 Austin Moke pit vehicle project is no longer smashed up and abused vehicle it was when it arrived.
Restomod 427 Ford
Brian’s big block Ford is ready to go to the engine dyno. The Billet Specialties belt drive makes for a quick setup and clean look.
AirISU Zenith Zodiac XL 601
Iowa State University’s Aerospace Engineering club AirISU decided building an airplane would be the perfect way to get hands-on experience applying what they had learned through their coursework—aerodynamics, structures, controls, and stability. They have been building the Zenith Zodiac XL 601 here at the shop for a couple months now.
Drive Away Cancer Invasion
The Spitfire names Ginger from Arkansas managed to wear out it’s engine while traveling through Iowa. After working many long hours over the weekend they were ready to set back out on the road late Sunday night.
Before: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
Before: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible. No covered headlights but the top still goes down.
After: 1962 Morris Mini Minor
After: This 1962 Morris Mini Minor is just about ready to leave as a brand new car.
Drive Away Cancer
John Nikas and Grace from Drive Away Cancer are here for a little checkup on Grace.
Geoff Hacker stopped in from forgottenfiberglass.com
Geoff Hacker the king of automotive snipe hunters, author at Hemmings blog, and creator of forgottenfiberglass.com stopped by for a shop visit and tour of Ames the birthplace of some very rare sport customs.
First Fire: 1962 Morris Mini Minor
Starting of the 1962 Morris Mini Minor with 1380cc A-Series BMC engine.
5th Annual Salisbury Heartlands Driving Tour
The 5th Annual Salisbury Heartlands Driving Tour stopped in today on the way to the Hemkin Auto Museum in Williams, IA.
Before: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
In 1970, sheetmetal revisions gave the bodies a more squared-up stance and interiors were redesigned, too.
German Valve Cover
We powder coated this VW valve cover for a customer that wanted to show the car’s heritage.
Project Rusty Mustang
Project Rusty Mustang gets to see some daylight and a glimpse of what it will soon look like.
Before: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
The first year for the 455 cu in (7.5 L) Pontiac H.O. V8 this car is coming in for a full restoration. Stay tuned it is almost certain there will be loads of goodies going into this one.
Road Rally Charities
Road Rally Charities visiting for a shop tour.
Mini Mania
Its one of those days.
Jaguar E-Type
Enzo Ferrari called it “The most beautiful car ever made”.
Made for America
The Arnolt-Bristol Bolide was created with a chassis from Bristol, an engine licensed from BMW, and a body from Bertone all for the Warsaw, Indiana company Arnolt.
Hand Painted Logo
Having our logo painted onto the side of the parts truck adds a bit of class to shop.
What is a sports car?
53 years later this Laguna Seca Boss 302 is bit bigger, a bit more powerful, and just as purpose built for fun.
