Trent Lewis of Midwest Metal Works
Podcast: Oil and Whiskey with Roadster ShopPublished On: Mon Apr 06 2026
Description: Trent Lewis of Midwest Metal Works joins the guys to talk about the path from walking out of college mid-exam… to building a full blown hot rod shop from the ground up.Based out of Wisconsin, Trent shares how he got his start in auto body and metal shaping, working through various shops before eventually branching out and starting his own thing. From early fabrication days to building real-world experience in high-end restoration shops, this episode dives into what it actually takes to develop the skills and mindset to run your own shop.There’s a lot in here for builders and anyone thinking about getting into the trade. Metal shaping, shop growth, learning on the job, and figuring it out as you go.
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