A Look Back at a Long Road

Hey everyone, this week we look back at the long road the shop has traveled to get a “Museum” in place.  Started not too long after the shop was ready, the space that is currently referred to as the Museum, began as a large brick warehouse located behind...

1905 Barrel Scale from Computing Scale Co.

Hey everyone, this week we showcase something that anyone who have been inside the Malt Shop at FantomWorks has seen.  This is one of the pieces from our “museum” that has not quite made it upstairs to the “museum”.  As the “museum”...

A Day in the Life: Heidi – Shop Dog

Hey everyone, this week we feature a day in the life of Heidi, the FantomWorks shop dog.  Anyone that has stopped by unexpectedly or come for one of our tours have probably been greeted by Heidi.  This 6 1/2 year old German Shepard has found her niche and performs her...

Featured Showcase: Aussie Muscle

Hey everyone, this week we feature a showcase of a couple of great builds from a kindred soul from the opposite side of the world.  These are a couple of prime examples of Aussie Muscle cars built by Andy from Queensland, Australia.  First up is technically not a...

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...

FantomWorks Boosts Prime Time Gains for Velocity

“Season two of FANTOMWORKS earned Velocity its highest-rated season for a series ever among M25-54, averaging a 0.43 rating in the key demo, and this past season has reached approximately 7.9 million Total Viewers P2+. The August 10 world premiere of FANTOMWORKS...

FFJournal featuring FantomWorks Fabricating

Check out this article from the FFJournal highlighting FantomWorks’ metalworking and fabrication work: MASTERS OF METAL By Lynn Stanley Restoration shop mixes high tech with old world craftsmanship July 2014 – For much of his 25-year career in the U.S....