Today we're doing a deep dive with Rusto Garage member @kight84 - drop a comment to this Jeep lover in the comments below ⬇️
What brought you to Rusto Garage?
I saw an ad on social media about Rusto Garage. I said "what's this?" and clicked on it.
What’s your favourite part of this online community?
I like to see the projects that other Rusto Garage members share.
How would you describe yourself/occupation to a complete stranger?
I am an avid Jeeper who likes to hit the Arizona desert every weekend with my family. I run a high volume aftermarket automotive repair facility.
What interests you most about the automotive world?
I like taking a vehicle that was designed by a bunch of high paid engineers and making it better by modifying it to suit my particular application.
What automotive projects do you like to focus on?
I am always working on/modifying my Jeep to perform better off-road. I tend to focus on projects that make it easier and/or safer to wheel in extreme conditions such as Arizona summers.
What is your favourite Rust-Oleum product?
My favorite Rust-Oleum product is the spray on bedliner. I once painted the entire exterior on a Jeep XJ tan (square body Jeep Cherokee).
How has it helped with your automotive projects?
I beat that Jeep XJ half to death off-road. The Rust-Oleum spray on bed liner hid so many imperfections it almost looked flawless from a distance and it held up like a champ!
What is your favorite automotive project you’ve done and how did you accomplish it?
Once upon a time in a land far away I bought a '57 Chevy Handyman roller from an estate sale. We gave it a murdered out flat black Rust-Oleum rattle can paint job and dropped in an LS1 linked to a manual transmission. Installed the stainless steel big brake kit and sold it at Goodguys. Bonus points if you know where the fuel filler is on a '57 Chevy Handyman! [anyone playing for bonus points???]
What’s the most challenging project you have tackled (or are putting off!)?
I've been putting off the 1 ton axle conversion on my Jeep. It's is super out of my budget. But if I had an extra $30k it'd be done in a week!
If you could create any type of automotive product/project (with no limitations), what would you design and why?
I would create an event where people with a physical handicap could experience the joy of off-roading.
What is your dream ride?
That's a super easy question to answer. A 1949-1953 Willys CJ3A towing a Bantam trailer.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know about you.
I was raised by all women. My bio dad wasn't around at all while I was growing up and my mom, her 3 sisters, and my grandmother raised me!
What’s the best advice anyone has ever given you?
There are 2 types of people in the world. Those who make excuses and those who make it happen. Only you can decide if you want to be a victim or a victor!
Kicking back for a relaxing night: what’s your favorite meal? What will you be watching?
Iron pies over a campfire and ice cold beers while watching the stars out in the Arizona desert.
Nice to get to know you better, @kight84!
