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709 Airport Road | Ames, IA 50010 | 515.708.6730

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1954 International Harvester Metro

Posted on April 20, 2013 by admin

1954 International Harvester Metro: The storms have left, the sun is setting. The old truck has been performing everything asked of it.

Posted in American, Restoration

Gloomy Outlook

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

It is raining cats and dogs outside but inside the shop the view is still stunning.

Posted in American, British, Restoration

Butler Big Box

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin

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.

Posted in American, Performance | Tagged Pontiac, Trans Am, V8

Restomod 427 Ford

Posted on November 15, 2012 by admin

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.

Posted in American, Performance | Tagged Ford, V8

Before: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

In 1970, sheetmetal revisions gave the bodies a more squared-up stance and interiors were redesigned, too.

Posted in American, Performance, Restoration | Tagged Chevelle, Chevrolet, Chevy

Project Rusty Mustang

Posted on July 18, 2012 by admin

Project Rusty Mustang gets to see some daylight and a glimpse of what it will soon look like.

Posted in American, Restoration | Tagged Ford, Mustang

Before: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am

Posted on May 23, 2012 by admin

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.

Posted in American, Restoration | Tagged Pontiac, Trans Am

Made for America

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

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.

Posted in American, British, Restoration | Tagged Arnolt-Bristol, BMW, Bolide, Bristol, Skunk River Restorations

Hand Painted Logo

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Having our logo painted onto the side of the parts truck adds a bit of class to shop.

Posted in American, British, Restoration | Tagged Aston Martin, DB9, IH, International, International Harvester, Metro

What is a sports car?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

53 years later this Laguna Seca Boss 302 is bit bigger, a bit more powerful, and just as purpose built for fun.

Posted in American, British, Performance | Tagged Austin, Austin Healey, Boss 302, Bugeye, Ford, Laguna Seca, Mustang, Skunk River Restorations, Sprite

The new shop truck

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

This 1954 International Harvester Metro Van had been used as the Hamilton County Emergency Rescue vehicle.

Posted in American, Restoration | Tagged Hamilton County, IH, International, International Harvester, Metro, Shop Truck, Skunk River Restorations

Before: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

Before: On Christmas Day someone who is not Santa brought this 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback over for restoration.

Posted in American, Restoration | Tagged Before, Fastback, Ford, Mustang, Skunk River Restorations

Coupé and Roadster

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Based on the open two seat AC Ace, the Aceca-Bristol was a hand-built grand tourer in the British tradition, with ash wood and steel tubing used in their construction. One notable feature was thehatchback at the rear, making the Aceca only the second car, after the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, to incorporate this element.

Posted in American, British, Performance | Tagged AC, Aceca, Bristol, Cobra, Skunk River Restorations

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