SEMA: Tell us the story of your shop? How did you start?
Levi Green: I was given the Apache by my late uncle when I was 14. After high school, I attended WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming, and continued to work on my Apache constantly. In 2014, I worked at a shop and worked nights and weekends out of my garage and began to acquire equipment as I progressed. I participated in two Riddler Award-winning builds and had the hunger to do it on my own. I am now selling online—it is amazing to me how many people want dimple dies. I love it.
SEMA: Did you have any mentors along the way?
LG: I had several mentors—Dave Lane, Fast Lane Motorsports; Bill Moore, Chicago executive; and Mark N, Machine Form Design.
SEMA: Tell us about your 2019 SEMA Show build and award winning 1958 Apache.
LG: The Apache was the first vehicle I ever owned and worked on. I was given the Apache by my late uncle and it got me started.
SEMA: What is in your shop this year?
LG: I have a ’33 Roadster, ’48 Diamond T Truck, ’56 and ’57 Trucks, ’59 Ford Ranch Wagon and a ’63 Impala. We are busy.
SEMA: What new and exciting projects do you foresee in the future?
LG: I finally have a full crew and barn full of work. We are talking about starting a Riddler build for 2023. Stay tuned.
SEMA: What advice do you have for young professionals contemplating a career in the automotive aftermarket?
LG: Work hard, there are no handouts. Stay focused; you have to want it.