Every now and then a pure-bred show truck pops up on the market that just oozes class. When we stumbled across this F250 Platinum magazine show truck we had to stop and take a look. Now there are project trucks, where an owner flips through their favorite catalogue or website, and picks parts they’d like to customize their ride with as their own expression of creativity. Then there are custom trucks conceptualized to defy conformity of over-the-counter parts. This truck was slated for a spot on the floor at SEMA 2014, a measure of its quality and presence.

Unfortunately, unexpected complications set the build back. Anyone who has taken on a project of this magnitude in terms of truly one-off customization knows that nothing ever just falls together, and if it does it’s a miracle.

This 2013 Ford F-250 Platinum Super Duty must have spent the inaugural two years of its life in the workshop rather than on the road. With less than 12,000 miles on the clock you could say it’s not even broken-in, and is still under factory warranty! Granted that doesn’t mean much to a truck as extensively modified as this, but even so there must be some piece of original equipment in there.

The list of modifications completed by Gas Pedal Industries of Houston, Texas is longer than the shock travel on this one-off diesel rig. The 6.7-liter Powerstroke V8 has had some help inhaling and exhaling as it motors this truck down the road. A S&B cold air intake will keep the air charge as cool as possible before the turbocharger compresses it. The exhaust system has been replaced by a four-inch MBRP stainless system with custom turndowns that exit over the rear axle under the bumper. An HNS Minimax Tuner, and EGR delete adds to the uncompromising direction of this build.

The suspension keeping this F-250 in the air is a McGaughy’s eight-inch lift, four-link, and rear trac bars. All of the links and suspension components have been powdercoated Peeka Blue for durability, and a pop of color. The front suspension is dampened by double Fox 2.0 remote reservoir shocks, mounted to a dual-hoop top mount. The rear end is dampened by Fox 2.5, double bypass shocks, with piggy-back reservoirs. The steering is also stabilized by dual Fox units.

The wheels on this 2013 show truck are one-off customs from Intro, which measure out to 24×12 for a massive stance rolling on 38×13.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers. The wheels have been painted a Tru Blue Pearl to color-match the blue accents in the suspension, grille, and lights. Brakes to stop the mass of that rolling rubber were upgraded to R1 Concepts cross-drilled rotors, and aftermarket pads.

The exterior of this truck is the first thing that hits you. First impressions mean a lot and this truck’s finish is hot-rod perfection pairing tuxedo black with House of Kolors Tru Blue Pearl, and lime pinstripes. Even the differential covers, and mirrors are painted to match. The bed is lined with a spray-in coating, and contains the transfer fuel tank (as if this truck does any work).

The contents of the bed are neatly covered by a sliding teneau. AMP Research fold-down steps will make getting in and out of this lifted truck a little easier. Lighting for this F-250 includes two 42-inch curved LED bars in the front, daytime halo running lights, HIDs for night, sequential turn signals, and color-changing LED markers.

The color-matching and attention to detail does not disappoint as we move from the exterior, into the interior of this luxury diesel. Air conditioning bezels are color-matched tuxedo and pearl blue, as is the stitching throughout the upholstery. Door panels, arms rests, and seats all feature custom stitching and “SIK7” emblems can be found echoed from the front grille to the center console.

The seats are upholstered in Alea Custom Leather with Alcantara Suede inserts. The suede can even be found spilling on to the custom headliner for an ultra-high-end look.

This list of details and custom pieces continues, from sound systems, to air horns, and beyond. This truck is an overwhelming example of time and money, it easily could have been in the six-figure range for the average person to re-create. The reserve is unknown, with a starting bid of $62,000. Most people with that kind of money to spend on a truck want to make the customization decisions for themselves. Reselling such a rig is a task we don’t envy, especially in a tough economy, but good luck!