What to Pack for a Road Trip

In preparation for Dan’s Route 66 Road Trip that will essentially take him all the way across this great country, we have created a basic list of items that are getting packed.  This list is just what Dan recommends and may not apply to every vehicle or road...

Route 66 2018 Trip Announcement

For the first two weeks in April, Dan, some of FantomWorks more famous customers, and some of the crew will be traveling across America on the Route 66. Although the Mother Road has evolved with some stretches of it now being over paved with freeways and bypasses, we...

Another Opportunity to Tour our Shop

Good news everybody, due to overwhelming response, we are adding a FantomWorks shop tour on Mondays and Wednesdays.   The first Monday tour will be held on July 10th.  To ensure everyone enjoys the tour, we will limit to 40 people.  The tour is $10 person regardless...

Work Continues on the Shop

Hey everyone, this week we check out a recently completed shop project here at FantomWorks.  This is a built from scratch stairwell that has been erected in the “Apartment” within the shop.  The steps were designed, created, cut, fabricated and painted all...

New Addition to Dan’s Office

Hey everyone, this week we check out a beautiful handcrafted addition to Dan’s Office. This walnut and glass display case was created in the wood shop here at FantomWorks. Designed to fit within the original windows that separated Dan’s Office from his...

W.F. & J Barnes Co. Camelback Drill Press

Hey everyone, this week we showcase something we partially refurbished with the intent to display in our  upstairs “museum”. Once this area is completed the “museum” will display some more of the antiques and collectibles that Dan has acquired...

Service Writer/ Lead Mechanic Wanted

Seeking an experienced Service Writer who can also function as a Mechanic, who understands maintenance sequencing for a full-time, day position.  Dream job working with antique vehicles in a 52,000 square foot facility.  Knowing classic automobiles and muscle cars is...

New Addition to the Front Yard

Hey everyone, this week we welcome our newest permanent addition to the front yard here at FantomWorks, this 53 GMC truck will eventually become the centerpiece for our new sign.  We couldn’t resist letting this awesome representation of what we do just sit idly...

Season 5 Premiere

As you all may already know, Season 5 of FantomWorks premieres Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 9pm (8pm central) on the Velocity channel, check your local listing for more information.  We here at FantomWorks are definitely feeling the anticipation for this upcoming season,...

Upholstery Tech Wanted

Do you have Upholstery skills?  Do you love antique vehicles?  We need you at FantomWorks.  We have an immediate opening for an Upholstery Tech position which is a full-time, day position.  Pay is negotiable and will be based upon experience and job performance.  If...

FFJournal May 2015 Cover Featuring FantomWorks

TRICKS OF THE TRADE By Lynn Stanley British novelist Christopher Priest wrote that every exceptional magic trick is composed of three acts. The Pledge introduces an ordinary object, the Turn misdirects attention while the object is made to do something extraordinary,...