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1996 Chevy Silverado

January 31, 2022 By Gauge Magazine

1996 Chevy Silverado owned by Ed Testerman

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Issue
February 2022
Ride
Bluu(2nd Rate)
(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”

1996 Chevy Silverado owned by Ed Testerman

Ed Testerman’s 1996 Chevy Silverado is a one-of-a-kind truck that has been given a new lease on life. This incredible build has been featured in the February 2022 issue of Gauge Magazine and for good reason. The truck was initially passed around to a few owners before JC Millette and Ziggy’s Airbrushing painted it, did some work on it, and eventually sold it to Ed. Since then, he has improved on the truck and made it even better.

The inspiration for the build was to improve on the truck and give it everything it deserved. The truck took about two years to get to its current point, and Ed has been building and modifying S10’s since 1992. The build cost was $29,000, which is a testament to the quality of work that went into this truck.

The Chevy Silverado has been dropped on an airlift 3p and features a stock floor body dropped frame. The truck is powered by a Chevy 96 engine with 8 cylinders and 5.7 displacement. The engine has been fitted with a cold air intake, MSD ignition components, headers and exhaust, and a JET programmer. The valve covers have been polished, and the alternator is chrome 205 amp.

The wheels on this build are Raceline and measure 20×8.5 inches. They are wrapped with 255/35/20 tires. The frame has been modified with a 2-link and panhard bar, and the suspension has been fitted with dual 480 viair compressors, Airlift 3p valves, and Airlift 2600 airbags. The truck has also been fitted with a four-link setup and Rancho shocks.

The paint job on the Silverado is nothing short of spectacular. The blue, orange, yellow, blue, purple, silver, grey, and a few other colors are combined to create a unique look. The paint type used was PPG and a few other brands. The graphics are old-school cali graphics with lots of airbrushing. JC Millette and Ziggy’s Airbrushing painted the truck and did the graphics.

The body of the truck features a 3″ send drop and has been modified with a Cadillac Escalade hood, grille, and bumpers. The taillights have been shaved with frenched in lets in the roll pan, and the door handles have been shaved. The Legacy sliding ragtop, roll pan, and body mods were done by JC Millette and Ziggy’s Airbrushing.

The interior of the truck is just as impressive as the exterior. The dashboard was done by JC Millette, and the gauges are US Speedo. The steering wheel is Raceline, and the head unit is Kenwood. The stereo was installed by David Withrow, and the amps and speakers are Planet Audio. The shifter is billet aluminum, and the seats are factory covered by Tyler Smith. The upholstery is custom black vinyl with suede blue insets and was done by Tyler Smith.

Ed Testerman’s 1996 Chevy Silverado is a true masterpiece and a testament to the quality of work that goes into custom truck builds. The truck has been featured in Gauge Magazine, and it’s easy to see why. With its stunning paint job, unique graphics, and impressive modifications, this Chevy Silverado is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.

Owned by: Ed Testerman

Photos by: Chris Gosda


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Filed Under: Event Coverage, February 2022 Tagged With: 1996 Chevy Silverado, air ride suspension, airbags, Airlift 3P, body drop, Chevrolet, chevy, Chevy 5.7 engine, Cold Air Intake, custom, custom interior, custom paint job, Custom Truck, Feature, February, Graphics, JET programmer, Kenwood head unit, MSD ignition, Pebble Pushers club, Planet Audio sound system, Raceline steering wheel, Raceline wheels, Silverado, Tyler Smith upholstery


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