She loves her 69 but the engine hadn’t been given any love. The previous owner had sealed the entire engine with just RTV and no gaskets. Once cleaned up and sealed this one will be good to go for years.
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1960 Austin Healey 3000
New kingpins installed and this gorgeous Healey with a great vintage patina can enjoy many more enjoyable miles on the road.
1990 Ferrari Testarossa
Sometimes you need to take a break and bring something newer back to life. Both fuel pumps are froze on this one and it will soon be back on the street after a long sleep in long term storage.
Before: 1955 International Metro
Our next food truck project arrived this morning from Maryland. The old Metro is a little beaten up but a pretty solid truck with good mechanicals. Watch here for the transformation!
Its a Stag party!
It is a great day when an owner wants not one but two V8 Triumph Stags restored. After getting the white car running we will spend the rest of the day seeing if the red car will run so that we can assess the condition of all the systems before we tear them down.
Progress: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
After restoring the chassis this winter and fixing rust issues on the body the two are finally ready to be mated again. The Chrome Orange is going to look amazing in the sun on the Beetle and nobody can wait to see the color painted on the outside.
1976 Triumph TR6
After testing this Triumph on the Dynojet and sorting out a mess of wiring this TR6 is ready to follow it’s happy owner to Germany.
Progress: 1967 Chevrolet C30
With the frame and suspension, drivetrain and body for this one ton truck restored just a few trim and electrical bits need installed and this truck can be put back in service around the farm.
1927 Buick 120″
With the snow melting it was time to get the old Buick out into the sunshine for some pictures. After the car’s slumber in a garage the engine is now seized and we have the task of getting it back on the road. Don’t worry a full restoration will not be happening, being a solid car everyone is in agreement that it looks just fine the way it is.
1973 Triumph Stag
It was exciting to have a Triumph Stag in the shop. Even surprising to other owners who have called up inquiring about having us work on one and hearing that we had one here. This car hasn’t been running for an extended time and fought back stubbornly with more problems after each repair. The Stag has such a great sound from its rare Triumph V8 that I hate to see it leave.
1964 Chevrolet Corvair
Another one back on the road. Although not as bad as most cars we see come through here this one needed some TLC to make it run and safe to drive again. The owner is anxious to get it out and do Corvair Club events.
After: 1974 MG MGB
It wouldn’t be until September of 1974 that MGBs started to come with rubber bumpers. This one built in February 1974 has now been restored 41 years to month of when it was originally built. This project took a year for us to complete and the results were well worth it.
SU Tuning
Using the new Dynojet we can now tune carburetors in a quarter of the time and we have solid quantitative data to know that we have it right where it should be.
First Dyno Run
Our new Dynojet with Eddy Current Load Absorption Unit to perform loaded tests is up and running. We now have the ability to run the cars in a controlled environment at all speeds and loads to make sure the car is running optimally.
1974 Volkswagen Westfalia
Like many vehicles that are brought into the shop, the engine on this camper came in buckets that we were tasked to reassemble. The owner of this one bought it new at the factory in Germany and traveled the world in it picking up stickers to apply to the perimeter along the way.
BMWIA Visit
Thanks to the BMW Car Club of America Iowa Chapter for stopping by today and visiting with us on this Saturday morning.
Roman Purple
The Norton Commando 750 tank and side covers came out great. It took three bottles of flake to get the coverage and many layers of clear.
Toyota Camry Reveal
The Grumman Olson coffee truck at Wilson Of Ames’ Toyota Camry Reveal party. If you are in the area stop by tonight.
1950 Ford Custom Convertible
The 1950 Ford Custom Convertible embodied postwar American optimism with its smooth ponton styling, wide chrome grille, and luxurious open-air cruising appeal. Powered by Ford’s dependable flathead V8, it offered a blend of comfort, style, and everyday drivability that made it a standout on Main Street and the highway alike.
Custom Convertible
This beautiful 1950 Ford Custom Convertible came in today needing gone through to make it a driver and not just a car for the local cruise nights. Why not get your car out of the garage and enjoy it, the seals and rotating bits will love it!
