SPOTLIGHT: Tinman II Kustoms C10 & Rat Rod & SEMA 2017

So. Much. Awesome.

It takes something pretty impressive to stand out at SEMA, we all know that. But it takes something REALLY special to not only win a Top 10 Young Guns Award, but also a Top 40 Overall Award too. That’s exactly what Luke at Tinman II Kustoms achieved, showcasing one of the most badass Rat Rod & trailer combos we’ve ever seen.

Brace yourselves, this is a good one…

Where do we even begin? Let’s start by taking a closer look at the Rat Rod. Nicknamed “Wild-Torquey,” it comes as no surprise to learn that this ’31 Chevy packs a Cummins diesel motor up front, a favorite within the Rat Rod scene.

With 5.9-litres of displacement and twin compound turbochargers, Wild-Torquey has a cool 1500 lb-ft of torque to play with. That’s 60% more than even a Bugatti Veyron can manage, and all of the power in the Rat Rod goes solely to the rear wheels.

Not a single nut, bolt or panel has been left untouched on Wild-Torquey. Bought back in 2014, Luke spent the entire summer collecting the multitude of parts needed for the build, but the sheer amount of custom work involved is mind-blowing.