1949 Ford F-1 Pickup Truck

Creating a custom vehicle is not for the faint of heart. We’re often our harshest critic, making it quite difficult — if not impossible — to craft a masterpiece that turns out just right on the very first try. Faithful readers of this column have met Hank Groves of Woodstock, who built a pair of 1932 Ford roadsters. Groves has also taken several stabs at transforming a vintage truck into the custom hauling ride of his dreams.