At 1776 Customs, we’re looking for skilled professionals who value precision, craftsmanship, and automotive excellence. Every team member plays a critical role in delivering world-class builds through discipline, accountability, and attention to detail. If you thrive in a team-driven, performance-focused environment, we want to hear from you.
Provides complete leadership and operational oversight for the 1776 Customs facility, managing departments, staffing, production, customer commitments, and financial performance.
Directs daily shop floor operations, assigns labor, manages production schedules, and maintains high standards for productivity, safety, and craftsmanship.
Inspects and documents work throughout the build, modification, service, and finishing processes to verify standards are met before customer delivery.
Leads engineering and technical development of custom vehicles, restomods, performance systems, chassis components, and custom fabricated parts.
Creates 2D/3D CAD models, renderings, 3D scans, and digital fabrication files (CNC, laser, waterjet, 3D printing) for custom builds.
Designs and integrates electrical architectures, custom wiring harnesses, EFI systems, instrumentation, lighting, and CAN-based vehicle technology.
Leads complete custom and restomod builds from intake through delivery, managing scope, budget, schedule, team coordination, and customer communication.
Provides technical leadership for metal fabrication operations while performing high-level custom welding, sheet metal shaping, chassis modifications, and exhaust work.
Executes custom metalwork, TIG/MIG welding, sheet-metal forming, chassis modifications, and panel fitting for custom automotive builds.
Handles disassembly, engine/transmission installation, drivetrain assembly, suspension, brakes, cooling, and custom plumbing on custom builds.
Installs and troubleshoots 12V electrical systems, wiring harnesses, EFI, digital dashes, lighting, audio, and power accessories.
Crafts and installs custom automotive interiors, including seats, headliners, carpet, door panels, leather/vinyl work, and trim fabrication.
Safely transports custom builds, classic vehicles, and customer cars locally and regionally using flatbed, trailer, or enclosed equipment.
Leads the service and performance department, managing workflow, estimates, and customer resolution while providing senior technical diagnostics.
Acts as primary customer contact for maintenance, repair, and performance upgrades, handling estimates, repair orders, and project updates.
Performs mechanical maintenance, system repairs, and complex troubleshooting on classic, custom, performance, and restomod vehicles.
Operates 2WD/4WD dynamometers, performs EFI tuning, engine management programming, data logging, and performance validation.
Handles multi-wheel alignments, suspension setup, corner balancing, custom wheel/tire fitment, and chassis tuning for specialty cars.
Leads the paint and body department, overseeing body restoration, panel alignment, color development, spray booth operations, and show finishes.
Executes body restoration, sheet-metal repair, rust removal, panel replacement, gap alignment, and composite body repairs.
Prepares vehicle bodies and panels for custom refinishing, including block sanding, masking, priming, sealing, and booth prep.
Executes wet sanding, paint correction, ceramic coating, interior/exterior detailing, and final vehicle presentation for deliveries and shows.
Operates wet/dry media blasting equipment to strip paint, rust, and coatings from vehicle bodies, frames, and components safely.
Leads sourcing, purchasing, vendor negotiation, and inventory control of parts, consumables, and materials for builds and service.
Receives, inspects, labels, stores, and issues parts and materials, maintaining organized inventory rooms and project staging.
Manages overall financial accounting, job costing, work-in-process tracking, office administration, and business controls.
Supports day-to-day bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll processing, job costing entry, and general office administrative operations.
Manages front-office communications, welcomes visitors, schedules appointments, routes phone calls, and updates CRM records.
Develops business opportunities, qualifies custom build/restomod inquiries, prepares proposals, and manages customer sales pipelines.
Manages brand strategy, social media content, build stories, public relations, trade shows, community outreach, and Pistons for Patriots programs.
Open submission for talented automotive professionals, craftspeople, veterans, transitioning service members, and apprentices.
Work in an environment built on discipline, integrity, mission-focused execution, and attention to detail.
Work on elite custom builds and performance projects that push the boundaries of craftsmanship
Expand your skills alongside master craftspeople and learn cutting-edge techniques
Join a team where excellence is expected and every detail matters to the final result
Employees will have access to some of the best and most advanced professional tools and equipment in the industry.
Shop is intentionally designed with efficient workflow, modern equipment, safe working conditions, professional organization, and comfortable employee spaces in mind.
Every project is supported by clear scopes of work, schedules, budgets, milestones, documentation, quality reviews, and coordinated project management.
Elite, first of its kind benefits package in the Southwest for the Custom Automotive Industry.
We stand by our craftsmanship and provide guidance on the modern systems and components integrated into your custom build.
Yes. While our primary state-of-the-art facility is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we regularly work with custom build and performance clients nationwide. We can coordinate secure, insured transport—including enclosed transport for high-value restomods—to and from our shop anywhere in the country.
You receive a completed vehicle that has passed final inspection and quality assurance, ready for the modern road.
Our primary facility is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our custom shop is purpose-built to handle full restomod builds, chassis engineering, custom metal fabrication, dyno tuning, paint, body, and service work under one roof.
Yes, we take pride in our veteran-owned culture, which instills a foundation of discipline, integrity, and mission-focused execution in every project.
Our philosophy is rooted in military discipline, uncompromising American craftsmanship, and radical transparency. Every project is executed with precision engineering, clear scopes of work, and milestone accountability—delivering classic aesthetic style paired with modern reliability and performance.
We are always looking for professionals like Master Fabricators and Automotive Technicians; check our Careers page for open positions.
Yes, we have a “Sell Your Car” portal where you can submit vehicle details and photos for our team to review.
Simply click “Start Your Build” to fill out our intake form with your vehicle details and project goals.
We work with specialized automotive lenders and regional financial partners familiar with high-value restomods and custom builds. Because custom builds are milestone-based, we can also help structure flexible stage-by-stage project plans that align with your financial goals.
Payments are typically milestone-based, aligned with the different stages of the design, engineering, and build process.
Pricing is highly dependent on your desired outcome and performance goals; we discuss your budget range during the initial consultation.
We prioritize transparency, providing regular progress updates throughout the fabrication and assembly phases.
Yes, our team creates detailed plans and sources premium parts, overseeing every engineering aspect to ensure a cohesive and high-performance result.
Every build follows a four-step journey: Consult, Design & Engineering, Build/Modify, and finally, Delivery.
Absolutely; fit, function, reliability, and finish are all verified through a final inspection and quality assurance process before the vehicle is ready to drive.
Yes, every stage—from the chassis setup to custom paint—is documented to verify the craftsmanship and components used.
We use defined procedures, system-level planning, and multiple quality checkpoints throughout the build.
Due to the high-end nature of our elite custom builds, we operate on a limited schedule to ensure each vehicle receives the hundreds of hours required for perfection.
Once you submit a “Start Your Build” request, our team will review your vision and goals to schedule a formal consultation.
While every project varies, a comprehensive build—such as our “Yellow Muscle Classic” Camaro—typically requires approximately 14 months.
1776 Customs focuses exclusively on high-performance internal combustion builds, restomods, and performance modifications. We specialize in modern crate engine swaps, EFI conversions, supercharging, custom fabrication, and performance tuning rather than EV conversions.
We specialize in performance tuning, including suspension upgrades, chassis tuning, and enhanced brake systems.
Yes, our Service & Repair department handles professional maintenance, diagnostics, and all types of repair services.
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