2002 Chevy Silverado - Blue Hell - Truckin' Cover Feature

Complementing the wild audio ensemble inside the cab of Blue Hell is a custom-stitched upholstery featuring black leather and blue suede. McFarland Upholstery in Buckley, Washington, is responsible for the custom interior amenities. Jamie and Chong at McFarland Upholstery custom-built the rear seat to allow sound to travel from the ported box into the interior. Adorning the floor is Mercedes-Benz charcoal carpet, while a custom center console covered in black suede holding the air gauges and head unit complements the surroundings. For a bit of contrast, the reconfigured door panels were painted to match the exterior with the graphics running through the jambs for extra detail that flows seamlessly onto the panels. The dash was smoothed and painted in House of Kolor True Blue to stand out from the seats and show off the custom Severed Ties-themed billet steering wheel. To keep things cool, the factory A/C controls were moved to the glovebox where they would be out of sight. The finished look was not confined to the cabin, as McFarland Upholstery also took care to upholster the box in black leather to complement the custom-made audio enclosures.

Eric Dunaway built one insane custom Chevy that is currently forcing a lot of enthusiasts on the scene to go back to the drawing board with their trucks. His commitment to build the perfect pavement-altering stunner paid off as it shines on the cover of this month's Truckin'. Eric would like to thank the crew at IFC (Dave, Carey, Fonze, Phil, and Matt), artist Jason Rushforth, good friend T.K. Wilhite, Brandon at Rozzi Wheels, Rich Thayer, Shawn, and Ryan at R&J Customs, Chad Lucas at Accele Electronics, Jamie and Chong at McFarland Upholstery, and Jim Benham and Benji at Advanced Audio Design for all of their efforts on the project. Eric would also like to thank his extra-patient wife, Jennifer, for putting up with his automotive addiction and allowing this rolling masterpiece to become a reality. Blue Hell has definitely raised the bar in respect to all-out fullsize show trucks and has come along way from its first appearance in Truckin'. It just goes to show what a little vision and commitment will do when embarking on a custom truck project. There is no doubt that Blue Hell will be blazing up the show scene for several years to come.