SWAPS, SWAPS, SWAPS!

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITES FROM THE LAST 15-YEARS

Diesel Swaps tend to be on just about everyones list of “one day” projects.

So, seeing an old Chevelle with a Duramax for example, makes every car person get excited, even more so for us diesel nuts. Over the last 15 years we’ve shared countless diesel swapped rides, from boats to trucks and even a gold cart. Given this months Diesel Swaps theme, we thought we’d share a few of our favorites from years past.

For more on these rides, head to Dieselworldmag.com

RUSTY ROSE

Rat Rods are a breed of their own. These patina’d rigs are rusty and rustic on purpose and their owners are often as unique as their rigs. Harvey Grant is one of these unique car fanatics, and his Rusty Rose is one of a kind. A 1951 Chevy truck cab, 1950 bed, 1947 grille are all blended into the body for this Rat Rod. The drive train is out of a 1993 Dodge pickup. The 12-valve Cummins 5.7L diesel has been modified with twin stock turbos and other upgrades. While not technically an engine swap, it’s more of a custom build; this diesel rig is unique and shows just how wild you can get with your truck, if you let your imagination run away first.