Maybe some of you won’t appreciate this, but you at least have to award this guy a few points for creativity and a few more for effort.

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The model pictured here was originally a 1947 Chevrolet pickup truck. A 1996 Ford Power Stroke Diesel was fitted to the truck, which has an output of 505 horsepower. The diesel engine has a displacement of 6.7 liters, and the owner has also fitted a turbocharger. In addition to its monstrous output, the engine also produces 885 ft. lbs. of torque, delivered to the rear axle.

The truck has been fitted with a manual ZF-5 transmission, featuring a ceramic clutch. You probably noticed all of that smoke being thrown up via the dual 8 inch exhaust pipes mounted behind the cab. According to the owner, the diesel affords an average fuel economy of 21 mpg while towing. Performance isn’t great, but the truck does have a respectable quarter mile time of around 14 seconds.

At the end of the day, most of us can appreciate a good rat rod. I don’t know if I’d exactly call this one a “job well done,” but it is certainly a truly fascinating piece.