2000 Chevy S10 Father and Son

“Lil Blue Bastard 2.0”

Owned by: Cy Cadwalder

Photos by: Dan Davis

This truck already had a story long before Cy got his hands on it. Once part of the No Regrets crew and even a former MiniTruckin’ Magazine feature, the original build carried serious street cred. Cy picked it up for $10,500—back when it was simply known as Lil Blue.

But instead of stripping away its identity, he decided to honor it: “I gave it new life and new mods, so I just called it 2.0,” Cy said. And that upgrade wasn’t just in name—over the next couple of years, more than $20,000 in upgrades transformed the S10 into a next-level showpiece.

A Build Years in the Making

Cy’s no rookie in the game—he’s been building lowriders and minitrucks since 1994. From S15s to 240SXs, and countless S10s on hydraulics or airbags, he’s seen every trend come and go. But this build? This was the one he wanted to go all out on.

“The hard part was already done—it was body dropped and painted,” Cy explained. “I just wanted to make it mine. Clean, detailed, and fun. Big wheels, big system, and a truck I could enjoy the hell out of.”

It took about two years of dialing in every corner to get it to where it sits now—on the ground, body dropped, dripping in Porsche Riviera Blue paint, and flexing a perfect blend of old-school attitude and modern style.

Keeping it old-school reliable, the truck’s powered by a Chevy 4.3L V6 with everything wire tucked, shaved, and chromed out. From the polished pulleys to the smoothed valve covers, every inch of the engine bay is clean enough to eat off.

A custom air intake feeds the beast, and the bay’s minimalist finish shows how less truly can be more when the execution is this perfect.

This S10 lays body like it’s supposed to. The frame’s Z’d and C-notched, fully prepped for that “on the ground, baby” stance. A handmade four-link, Michigan Metal Works spindles, Toxic rear shocks, and Slam Specialties airbags keep it cruising smooth. The air management system runs off Viair 480 compressors and SMC valves, proving Cy knows how to mix classic reliability with show-ready performance.

The Look: Smooth, Shaved, and Show-Ready

The first thing anyone notices is that color—Porsche Riviera Blue, sprayed in PPG paint and laid down to perfection by Indy Body Werks. The body itself is a lesson in clean customization:

• Everything shaved—mirrors, handles, antenna, gas door, tail lights, third brake light

• Grant Kustoms Cali combo molded with LED clears

• Front bumper molded into the fenders

• Smoothed and raised bed floor with rounded corners

• Suicide passenger door and a sliding ragtop done by the late William “Trucker Jesus” Garrett Jackson (RIP)

Underneath, a Hyper Glow LED kit adds that perfect nighttime flair—old-school neon vibes with a modern twist.

Cy went big with 22-inch US Mags billet wheels—22x9s up front and 22×10.5s in the rear—wrapped in ultra-low-profile 25 series tires. The combination gives the S10 its aggressive stance while keeping the lines crisp and balanced.

The interior blends subtle luxury with classic mini-truck style. The stock dash was smoothed and painted, matched by a billet Colorado Customs steering wheel, custom console, and billet shifter.

Sound is serious business in this truck, handled by The Box Guy, who filled it with Kicker amps and speakers powered by an Alpine Bluetooth head unit and video system.

The seats—cut-down Pontiac Fiero buckets—were wrapped by J & F Upholstery in vinyl with honeycomb inserts, perfectly tying together the modern-meets-retro theme.

Friends, Builders, and Brotherhood

No build like this happens alone. Cy gives huge credit to the people who helped bring Lil Blue Bastard 2.0 back to life:

• Indy Body Werks – Paint and body perfection

• William “Trucker Jesus” Garrett Jackson – Sliding ragtop (RIP)

• The Box Guy – Killer stereo setup

• J & F Upholstery – Interior craftsmanship

• Matt P., Jr. Lee, and Mark Bristow – Air ride, frame mods, and hands-on support

“There were so many hands that touched this truck,” Cy said. “Everyone played a part in making it what it is today.”

Even though this build looks finished, Cy isn’t done. The next phase? Dropping in an LS swap to give Lil Blue Bastard 2.0 the power it deserves.

Until then, it’s cruising, showing, and living that laid-back, blue-metallic dream.