Carbon fiber is usually associated with exotic supercars, where shaving weight and maximizing performance take priority over everyday usefulness. A classic Ford pickup might seem like an unlikely place for the material, but one Oklahoma custom shop has decided otherwise.
Trick Rides has unveiled a 1968 Ford F-100 that combines the familiar shape of a vintage workhorse with the construction techniques and hardware of a modern performance machine. Called Tricky, the truck made its public debut at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Its boxy silhouette is instantly recognizable, although the Blue Candy finish reveals something unusual beneath the paint. Instead of traditional steel panels, the pickup wears an entirely new carbon-fiber body, including its bumpers and front fascia.
The transformation goes much deeper than the bodywork, with a supercharged V8, modern suspension, and a transmission choice increasingly difficult to find in performance vehicles. Unlike a typical supercar, however, Tricky also offers a pickup bed and available four-wheel drive.
A Classic Ford Body Recreated in Carbon Fiber
Built in Yukon, Oklahoma, Tricky uses carbon-fiber panels supplied by Brothers Composites, with the distinctive weave visible beneath its translucent blue finish. Flush-mounted Fesler glass, Ringbrothers billet hardware, and custom LED taillights complete the exterior.
Rather than modifying the original truck’s suspension, Trick Rides installed a Roadster Shop RS4 chassis with independent front suspension and a parallel four-bar rear setup. The SEMA example features four-wheel drive, a 2.5-inch lift, Fox coilovers, and 35-inch tires.
Supercharged Coyote Power With a Manual Gearbox
Under the hood sits a 5.0-liter Ford Coyote V8 fitted with a Whipple supercharger, Stainless Works headers, and MagnaFlow exhaust components. Trick Rides estimates that this setup pushes out roughly 750 wild American stallions.
Perhaps the most appealing detail for driving enthusiasts is the Tremec T-56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission. A Ford nine-inch rear end handles power delivery, while Baer six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes provide modern stopping hardware.
A Custom Pickup You Can Actually Order
Inside, TMI Products supplied leather-and-Alcantara upholstery, complemented by Dakota Digital instruments, a Billet Specialties steering wheel, and Alpine audio. The end result keeps the simplicity of a classic pickup cabin while adding modern comfort and finishing details.
Trick Rides plans to offer both the lifted 4×4 configuration and a lowered street-focused version. According to builder Jarred Morris, the first two examples have already been sold, although public pricing hasn’t been announced. It’s probably a case of “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it!”
Tricky’s appeal lies in its unusual combination of vintage styling, exotic materials, and genuinely useful truck hardware. Whether anyone will risk scratching that carbon-fiber body on a muddy trail is another question, but few supercar-inspired builds offer quite this combination.