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709 Airport Road | Ames, IA 50010 | 515.708.6730

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Buy a new car and need a few things fixed?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by admin

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.

Posted in American, Restoration

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

After: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible

Posted on April 19, 2013 by admin

After: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible. Six months after being pulled out of a shed this cat is ready prowl.

Posted in British, 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

Assembled: 1974 MG MGB GT

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

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.

Posted in British, Restoration

Drive Away Cancer Iowa

Posted on February 23, 2013 by admin

The TR4 named John is getting readied for the big Des Moines area party to raise money for the charity tomorrow.

Posted in British, Clubs, Restoration | Tagged Drive Away Cancer, John Nikas

New Pit Vehicle

Posted on February 10, 2013 by admin

The 1967 Austin Moke pit vehicle project is no longer smashed up and abused vehicle it was when it arrived.

Posted in British, Military, Restoration | Tagged Austin, Moke

Before: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible

Posted on November 8, 2012 by admin

Before: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible. No covered headlights but the top still goes down.

Posted in British, Restoration | Tagged E-Type, Jaguar, XKE

After: 1962 Morris Mini Minor

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

After: This 1962 Morris Mini Minor is just about ready to leave as a brand new car.

Posted in British, Restoration | Tagged Mini, Morris

First Fire: 1962 Morris Mini Minor

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

Starting of the 1962 Morris Mini Minor with 1380cc A-Series BMC engine.

Posted in British, Performance, Restoration | Tagged Mini, Morris

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

German Valve Cover

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

We powder coated this VW valve cover for a customer that wanted to show the car’s heritage.

Posted in German, Parts, Restoration | Tagged Powder Coat, VW

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

Jaguar E-Type

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

Enzo Ferrari called it “The most beautiful car ever made”.

Posted in British, Restoration | Tagged E-Type, Jaguar, XKE

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

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

T is for Triumph and Taxi.

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin

This is a 1973 Triumph TR6 and a 1965 Austin FX4 Black Cab.

Posted in British, Restoration | Tagged Austin, Black Cab, FX4, Skunk River Restorations, Taxi, TR6, Triumph

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

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