Expert Woodwork Makes this 1954 Ford F-100 Amazing

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1954 Ford F-100

Gorgeous, expertly-crafted F-100 hearkens back to a time when people made things with their hands.

Many of us Ford fans obviously enjoy hobbies other than trucks. Perhaps you’re a golfer, toy train collector, or a professional beer drinker. But for us, woodwork always holds a place near and dear to our hearts. Many of us sanded our first piece of fine oak at a very young age, and the desire to build things with our hands never went away after that. But our skills are certainly nowhere near the level of a man named Trent Prezler.

And here is my number one most popular post of 2017: the day I added the first cedar boards to my truck. Happy New Year everybody, and thanks for following along on my journey. See you in 2018!🎊

A post shared by Trent Preszler, PhD (@preszlerwoodshop) on Dec 31, 2017 at 5:59am PST

You see, Prezler crafts many things from wood, from fences to siding. But it’s his insanely beautiful $100,000 canoes that have garnered him features in publications such as Esquire and The Robb Report. But woodwork is just another passion that Prezler turned into a viable business. Because you see, he’s also the CEO of Long Island, New York-based winery Bedell Cellars. And, as it turns out, the multi-talented wine and wood guy is also a Ford truck fan.

Longing for the summer days tooling around town in my truck. This was one of my favorite mornings, a quick paddle in the bay before work. Repost from @boneonsports: One Road Ends, Another Begins.

A post shared by Trent Preszler, PhD (@preszlerwoodshop) on Jan 22, 2018 at 5:20am PST

His shop truck of choice isn’t some new F-150 or Super Duty, however. It’s an old, green 1954 Ford F-100. Which, as you might imagine, sports a host of custom woodwork that gives the truck a very unique, hand crafted appearance. It’s somewhat of a throwback to times when more people made things with their hands, and we couldn’t be more enamored with it.

My 4th most popular post of 2017: Interior shot of my ‘54 Ford showing the calfskin leather seat made by @cambridgeupholstery using @relicateleather; the two elements I made myself (Siberian Larch wood veneer headliner and cedar cookie floor mats); and walnut steering wheel I bought pre-made and installed myself. Couple days after this shot I also installed matching leather door panels to complete the interior restoration. 💥💅🏼

A post shared by Trent Preszler, PhD (@preszlerwoodshop) on Dec 28, 2017 at 6:00am PST

The interior of this F-100 is nothing short of pure art, with a custom calfskin leather seat. Prezler, of course, added his own touch with a unique wood veneer headliner and cedar “cookie” floor mats. The result is perhaps the most unique (and most beautiful) interior jobs we’ve ever seen. Couple that with a hand made cedar bed and wine barrel on the outside, and you’ve got any craftsman’s dream truck. Not to mention a welcome flashback to times when people actually made things with their hands!

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Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.

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