Here @ the Rust Box, we're well known for Drop Jobs and Metal Fab.

From "Laying Rocker on Bags" to basic Bolt-In Drops, Complete Metal Restorations, or a basic Rocker Panel Replacement. Specializing in these areas allows our work to stand out from the rest. We invite folks who are on a budget, and those who don't use the word 'budget' to check us out.

Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

 

 

 Jason's first bus... a bondo-filled, G.E.X. powered stoner van. 

"I bought the bus from a guy in Tujunga. I had to learn to drive 
stick taking the bus home. With lots of help from my good buddy, 
Dave, we tore the thing apart, 'painted' it, and lowered it the 
'old school' way... pulling leafs. "

Back in the day you could buy 23 windows CHEAP and actually drive them home.

"I had just sold a car and had a few bucks in 
my pocket. That weekend I went up to the Solvang Show 
(when it was cool) to see what may be for sale. While I was up 
there I picked up the local car ads paper. Next thing I know - 
WHAMO! - Driving a cool 23 window home. It needed a smidge 
of work, a good cleaning, a bit of welding thanks to crazy Vick, 
and a drop job. Man I miss that bus."

Eric Meyer is crazy. 

"This idea developed over a few years time 
between Eric, Randy, and Blue. It was sacrilege then. So I got pulled
 into the mayhem to help build it. I think it's in FL now. Good times."

 

 

Steve's Deluxe

"Steve brought his just purchased, totally stock bus to us 
for a clean drop with no cuts. This bus came out nice and 
rode like a champ." Complete drop with E.K. mags and tires. 
Sorry about the crappy photos.

 

Barry is a pretty well known Hollywood bad ass. 
He also likes the rare and stylish.

"This beautiful piece of art was found in a storage yard, traded hands a 
few times then Barry sent it to us for a fresh drivetrain. I'm 99% certain 
that this Airstream bus is the only one known to exist. Based on the info 
I got, it was built by a man named Ray Dell on a '57 bus chassis and a 
very short '55 Airstream trailer. Lots of rivets. Amazing work. It now hides 
in a large private collection... somewhere. What a blast to drive."

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blake and his family are good people and pretty nutso about VWs.
This is Blake's screemin' fast drag car he built on a budget.
We handled the new/old door logos and a bit of paint work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

1953 Pontiac

This here mo-chine had been sitting for an estimated 30 years. 
After a thorough resurrection job and a stance adjustment, 
this fine piece of American pride is on the road again.
Big thanks to "Tucker Boy" for the find.

 

John's Single Cab

Full drop with raised steering box.

 

Steve's Kombi

Greg at Vintage Warehouse did the slam-o-matic treatment, we took care of 
raising the steering box and some misc. welding.

 

Cool 13 Window

Greg did the drop, we took care of the frame notch and steering box raise.

 



Danny's 23 Window

Danny brought us this sweet 23 window for a stance revival including 
a fresh narrowed beam, frame rail notches, and a raised steering box. 
A few other misc., a CSP disc brake kit, and some new trim.
Nice bus

 

Bruce's 13 Window

This was a pretty big job. Darrell went after it and it came out great.

 

Bruce's 63 Sedan

A healthy drop with a 5" narrowed front beam, CB spindles, notched 
spring plates, and new EK mags. Solid car.

 

Greg's Sales Flap

Here's one of Greg's coachbuilt machines. When Greg wanted a "factory look"
notch in his frame rails for tie rod clearance we said "no problem".

 

Aaron's Minimalist

This has been Aaron's project for some time now. Finding time between 
working 13 hour days and spending time with his kids hasn't been easy, but he has, 
and it's paid off. 

This little number started as a baja project in someone's back yard waiting 
to be rescued. It now features: 6" narrowed front end with dropped spindles, 
modified pan head, flat bottom pans, 2" trans lift, tubs front and back, etc., etc., etc. 
This is a budget throw-together with attention to drive-ability. 

No kids, it's not bagged. 

With no "paint job" in mind, Aaron opted for one of our "Hollywood" jobs. 
This one is a little unique, we think. Aaron is a happy camper.

 

Here's a play on words...
Full drop and a "Hollywood" job with Speedmaster wheels from Moon.

 

Nik installed a "cut + turned" beam in this bad boy back in the 80's
We fixed that with a tidy 4 1/2 narrowed beam with adjusters and
dropped spindles. No more kidney belt for Nik.

 

A Rometsch is a rare bird.

So it was no surprise to me when Big M from K n K in Holland called
and told me about his next project, a Rometsch Coupe. He wanted 
us to take care of a few things before it was shipped to Europe to 
debut at Euro Bug In. The final work was done at the show for 
entertainment. Excellent. Here's what was done: kicked up pan 
head, sectioned apron, 7" narrowed beam, dropped spindles, new 
pan 1/2's. I think it looks mad, don't you?

 



 
   

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