Welcome to In The Shop with Atomic Autoworks Garage, where we sit down with the builders, fabricators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders shaping the future of automotive customization.

In this episode, Eddie Barrett welcomes Ben from Countryside Customs in New Braintree, Massachusetts. Ben is one of the rising names in the custom vehicle industry, earning recognition with award-winning builds featured at events like the C10 Nationals, SEMA Show, and the Triple Crown of Rodding.

From custom C10 trucks and classic muscle cars to fabrication, design, and building a successful custom shop, Ben shares the experiences, challenges, and mindset that have helped him stand out in one of the most competitive industries in automotive.

In this episode we discuss:

• Building award-winning custom trucks
• 1964 Chevrolet C10 fabrication and restoration
• Classic truck and muscle car customization
• Preparing vehicles for SEMA and national shows
• The Triple Crown of Rodding experience
• Shop ownership and growing a custom fabrication business
• Design, craftsmanship, and attention to detail
• Working with industry leaders including Chip Foose, Bobby Alloway, and Billet Specialties
• Current projects at Countryside Customs
• Setting goals, staying motivated, and building a career in the skilled trades

Whether you're a fabricator, restoration professional, hot rod enthusiast, C10 owner, shop owner, or simply passionate about custom vehicles, this episode offers valuable insight into what it takes to build world-class vehicles and a respected name in the automotive industry.

About Atomic Autoworks Garage

Atomic Autoworks Garage is dedicated to preserving the skilled trades through real-world education, automotive restoration, custom interiors, fabrication, paint and body repair, detailing, and conversations with the builders and innovators driving the industry forward.

Our mission is simple:

Teach. Build. Restore. Inspire.

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