A subtle 1.5-inch chop gives the Ford more attitude, as do the louvered bed panels and hood. With its Claro Walnut finish, the raised bed is particularly classy. Chromed hubcaps and whitewall tires are the perfect embellishments on this tidy, fuss-free custom truck.
Sadly, there aren’t any images of the cabin, but we’re guessing it’s just as beautiful as the exterior. There’s some go to match all of the show, thanks to a 6.3-liter “Extreme” motor from Smeding Performance. With 450 horsepower on tap, this 83-year-old truck is as powerful as a V6-powered F-150 Raptor.
More than 17 custom trucks, from early models to the latest pickups, were in the running, but Tidwell’s delightful Ford bested them all, winning a $12,500 prize.
