Member Feature: Coneboy

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Hey Rusto Garage fam👋🏼  - we're continuing our series where we'll be featuring a community member, so we can all get to know one another. Say hello to @Coneboy in the comments below! 


What brought you to Rusto Garage?

I was looking for likeminded people that think out of the box.

What’s your favourite part of this online community?

Seeing other member's projects and how proud they are of them.

How would you describe yourself/occupation to a complete stranger?

Motorcycle mechanic that loves designing, fabbing and building all types of vehicles.

What interests you most about the automotive world? 

Design and creativity.

What automotive projects do you like to focus on?

Rat Rods and Customs.

What is your favourite Rust-Oleum product? How has it helped with your automotive projects?

Definitely the spray paints. I’ve used them on every vehicle I’ve had, and I’m currently on number 87! 

What is your favorite automotive project you’ve done and how did you accomplish it? 

My 1939 IH mid-engine, dually rat rod. I’ve designed, fabbed, and built everything by myself. It’s a complete, from scratch build. 

What’s the most challenging project you have tackled (or are putting off!)? 

Definitely the ‘39. 

If you could create any type of automotive product/project (with no limitations), what would you design and why? 

A series of reasonably priced tools and instructional videos to help new enthusiasts.

What is your dream ride? 

Model A Sedan Rat Rod.

Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know about you.

My father had me work on his car when I was 9 years old. That was the beginning of my automotive passion. 

What’s the best advice anyone has ever given you?

“Plan the work, then work the plan”

Kicking back for a relaxing night: what’s your favorite meal?  

Pizza!!!

What will you be watching? 

Any one of the vehicle customizing, building, restoration shows I record. 


Thanks for joining us in this member spotlight, @Coneboy