Mechanic builds vehicle with scrap metal and the look is impressive in the interior of SP Rust, reused parts and a serious rumble that draws attention from meters away. In Araraquara (SP), even before being seen, the rat rod of locomotive mechanic Luiz Milani, 46, is already noticed by those nearby. ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram The rat rod is a style of customized car that stands out for its rustic and purposefully worn look, unlike traditional hot rods, known for their refined finish. The idea is that the car looks like it was assembled in the garage with creativity and reused parts. The raw look contrasts with the years of dedication hidden behind every weld, adaptation and detail of the project that took a decade to get off the ground and hit the streets. The story began 10 years ago, when the mechanic decided to create a Rat Rod unlike anything he found on the internet. For the "mission", he used a Detroit Diesel 6V-53 engine. "I've always liked the raw style, creativity and freedom that the rat rod offers, where every detail tells a story and reflects the personality of the builder. I developed it little by little, as time and resources allowed. The investment was gradual, as many pieces were acquired, manufactured or adapted over the years", said Luiz Milani. Rad Hot was built over 10 years by a locomotive mechanic, in Araraquara Personal archive Creativity on wheels The mechanic-builder commented that the work involved a lot of research, and of course, creativity. The raw material was scrap, parts from other projects, as well as a lot of mining in workshops. To achieve this, Luiz faced many challenges that also served as fuel for him to move forward until he gave the car a unique identity. For example, the engine was from a truck and was found in a junkyard. "The challenge was to adapt each component so that everything worked together, without compromising safety. The most difficult stage was making the mechanical and structural adaptations to accommodate the Detroit Diesel 6V-53 engine. There were difficult moments, but the passion for the project always spoke louder and motivated me to continue", he said. Scrap metal and a lot of persistence shaped the Araraquara mechanic's rad hot Personal archive More news from the region: REMEMBER: Beetle Day: driver who traveled more than 2 thousand km to Tocantins and sports customizer talk about their passion for the car OPPORTUNITY: Course for airplane mechanic: Latam has 75 vacancies with 50 scholarships in the interior of SP ARARAQUARA: Understand how a man discovered he was not the father of a child after requesting DNA; ex is ordered to pay R$30,000 More than a dream Passionate about the model, he always believed in the dream of building a car from scratch. But, beyond the dream, each piece carries a memory and helps tell the story of those who transformed a bold idea into reality. "It represents much more than a car. It is the realization of a dream, the result of years of dedication, learning and persistence. Every piece and every detail carries a part of my story", he commented. Luiz commented that people's reactions confirm that all the effort was worth it. Wherever it goes, the vehicle arouses curiosity and admiration. Between compliments and questions, what pleases the builder most is hearing recognition for the craftsmanship and creativity that brought a project to life. REVIEW VIDEOS FROM EPTV CENTRAL: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara