Hot Hino steals the limelight

A customised Hino 500 Series FD 1124 Tilt Tray from Castlemaine, Victoria, is turning plenty of heads in the custom truck world…

This customised Hino tilt tray – from Tingays Towing in the central Victorian township of Castlemaine – has found itself thrust into the spotlight, with the sharp machine to be displayed at Melbourne’s upcoming International Truck, Trailer & Equipment Show (ITTES) and featuring in Australia’s only magazine dedicated to customised trucks.

The slick workhorse will be competing in the Show & Shine at the ITTES, the event to be staged at Melbourne’s Royal Showgrounds over April 3-6, while it will also feature in issue #3 of Australian Custom Trucks.

A Hino 500 Series FD 1124, the truck is frequently used to transport lowered custom vehicles. With Castlemaine renowned as a hotbed of hot-rod activity, there’s no shortage of such custom creations in the surrounding area.

With the tilt tray supplied by South Australian firm Ahrns Handling Equipment, the truck has been decked out with an eye-catching black paint job, along with red and silver lettering and details, stainless steel underbody boxes and mudflaps, polished alloy wheels, Hella driving lights, and a genuine Hino aluminium bull bar with integrated tow hooks.

A distinctive Hino badge, finished in red instead of the usual chrome, has pride of place at the front of the truck.

It’s the first Japanese truck to feature in Australian Custom Trucks, and editor and founder Chris Smith says the Hino brings its own unique appeal to the title.

“We’re very pleased that the Tingays Hino 500 Series tow truck is featuring in Australian Custom Trucks,” he said.

“It shows that by applying a bit of creativity to whatever you drive, you can make it stand out from the crowd.

“The Tingays Hino has been especially designed to pick up cars that have been lowered. These are very cool-looking low riders and sportscars, so it is only fitting that the truck that picks them up looks the part."

According to Hino Australia Chairman and CEO, Steve Lotter, the truck showcases the wider diversity of Hino owners.

“The Hino truck range caters for a wide range of truck buyers in the light, medium and heavy-duty markets, for use in a range of industries and applications,” he said.

“While the majority of our customers are happy with the appearance of their Hino, it’s great to see there are some enthusiasts personalising their trucks – you have to admit, the Tingays truck looks sensational.”

For more information visit www.trucktrailershow.com.au or http://australiancustomtrucks.com.au.

Hot Hino steals the limelight

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