Ep 5. Battle Of The Model-d
- TV-14
- November 16, 2015
- 42 min
In season 2 episode 5 of Vegas Rat Rods titled "Battle Of The Model-d", Steve Darnell and his team are challenged to build their own versions of the classic '70s muscle car, the Dodge Challenger. A local Dodge dealership has provided two model-d Challengers to use as inspiration for the new builds. However, the catch is that the team must build their creations out of rat rod parts, which is a daunting task.
As the team sets to work, Steve decides to go all out in creating his version of the Challenger. He sets his sights on creating a car that is fast, powerful and very loud. Meanwhile, Twiggy takes on the challenge of building the interior of the car from scratch, while Joe is tasked with creating the engine. As the build continues, the team starts to struggle with the size of the Challenger, with some members unsure if they have enough parts to make it all work.
With time running out the team must step up their game, and as they race to finish, they find themselves forced to improvise and come up with unique solutions to make their Challengers perform. As the final moments tick by, and everything comes together, the team is left reeling from their success as their creations are unveiled before the dealership.
Overall, this episode of Vegas Rat Rods is full of twists and turns, as Steve's team is pushed to their limits, to construct their own unique versions of one of the most iconic cars in American muscle car history. With the added challenge of working only with rat rod parts, the team must think creatively and push the boundaries of what is possible in car building. The result is an exhilarating episode that takes viewers for an exciting ride from start to finish.