Issue
February 2022
Ride
Bluu(2nd Rate)
(1996 Chevy Silverado)
(1996 Chevy Silverado)
Meaning Behind the Name
2nd Rate was given by JC Millette because he was told it would be a 2nd Rate paint job
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
Original Cost
12,200.00
Build Cost
29,000.00
What was the inspiration?
I wanted to improve on the truck and give the truck the stuff it deserved.
How long did it take you to build?
About 2 years to it's current point.
How long have you been building?
I've been building and modifying s10's since 1992. Just in the last couple years gotten into full-size trucks.
Club Affiliations
Pebble Pushers
Your future plans?
Build the motor and enjoy it. Take everywhere to show it.
Vehicle history
The truck was passed around for a few years then Jc Millette and Ziggy's Airbrushing got it and painted it and did alot to the truck. Then I got it and tried to improve and make it better. Upgraded the interior and stereo. Put some Raceline wheels on it. Added a Raceline steering wheel to match the wheels. Had custom bead rolled panels to match the graphics. Added some custom touches to the passenger side fender.
Thanks to
My Wife, Brittany Testerman for putting up with my truck habit.
My beautiful daughters Destinee and Ciera for dealing with it also.
Wesley Kearns for always helping me.
Johnny Waugh for being a good friend and helping me find parts.
All of Pebble Pushers.
David Withrow- Custom Auto Cross Lanes WV
Smith upholstery- Cross Lanes WV
Justin Fuda- The work custom detailing Princeton WV
John Shank- Shank Restoration and Fabrication Bunker Hill WV
Shannon Vanderaa-Forge Speed Mooresville NC
Chris Wilson for helping me get the new wheels.
Previous Rides
84 Chevy S10 long bed
83 Chevy S10 ext cab
92 gmc s15 Sonoma
89 Chevy S10
Engine Details
Make
Chevy 96
Cylinders
8
Displacement
5.7
Engine Add Ons
Cold air intake
MSD ignition components
Headers and exhaust
JET programmer
Chrome or polish
Polished valve covers, chrome alternator-205 amp
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Stock floor body dropped frame
Drop or lift inches
Send on airlift 3p
Front Shocks
Rancho
Rear Shocks
Rancho
Spindles
2" drop belltech
Springs
Airbags
Four Link
2 link with a panhard
Compressor Info
Dual 480 viair
Valve Info
Airlift 3p
Airbag Info
4 Airlift 2600
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Raceline
Rear Wheel Type
Raceline
Front Wheel Size
20x8.5
Rear Wheel Size
20x8.5
Front Tire Size
255 35 20
Rear Tire Size
255 35 20
Paint Details
Color
Blue, orange, yellow, blue, purple, silver, Grey's and a few other colors
Paint Type
Ppg and a few other brands
Graphics Description
Old school cali graphics with lots of airbrushing
Painted By
Jc Millette and Ziggy's Airbrushing
Graphics By
Jc Millette and Ziggy's Airbrushing
Body Details
Body Drop
Send 3"
Hood
Cadillac Escalade
Grille
Cadillac Escalade
Bumpers
Cadillac Escalade and roll pan
Body Mods
Shave taillights with frenched in let's in roll pan
Shaved door handles
Legacy sliding ragtop
Body Mods by
Jc Millette and Ziggy's Airbrushing
Interior Details
Dashboard
Jc Millette
Gauges
Us speedo
Steering Wheel
Raceline
Head Unit
Kenwood
Amps
Planet Audio
Speakers
Planet Audio
Stereo Installed by
David Withrow
Shifter
Billet aluminum
Seats
Factory covered by Tyler Smith
Tint Percent
5% all around
Upholstery Description
Custom black vinyl with suede blue insets
Upholstery By
Tyler Smith
“2nd Rate”
Owned by: Ed Testerman
Photos by: Chris Gosda
