1988-98 Chevy & GMC OBS Trucks | What To Know BEFORE Buying an OBS Truck
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- Опубликовано: 20 дек 2021
- So you want to buy a classic truck? Are square body trucks a little out of your price range now? The OBS truck maybe perfect for you! In todays video we are going over everything you need to know before buying an GM OBS truck. What does OBS stand for. Is there a difference between GMC obs trucks and Chevy OBS trucks?
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Already bought one just came to see what i got myself into
same......
Same lol
Owned a 89 for a couple of decades and loved it. When it got wrecked by a red light runner I got a 97. They have been some of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Everything said in this video is spot on!!!
I've got a 1994 K1500 that I bought about decade ago when I was in college (wow do I feel old now).
Had a new crate motor put in it then the tranny lost its reverse gear 30,000 miles later and I never got around to replacing it. I had it sitting in my barn on our farm, out of the weather for 3 or 4 years.
This weekend I decided to get her going so I changed the fuel, changed the oil, drained the fuel lines, cleaned the air filter and new battery and she turned over after a little bit of gas pedal pumping. Now she turns over each time without fuss.
Rebuilding the driver side door latch, rods, window motor and control panel this week, then have a new tranny lined up for the following week. She'll be back on the road in no time! Need to bleed the brakes too!
One of the most reliable vehicles I've owned. Nailed a deer in it at 45mph and my wife thought it was a speed bump haha!
Hey, I was just given a 90 k2500 (6 lug) it's a ext cab short bed 350 auto. The transmission needs rebuild, not leaving first gear, and the interior is wrecked from both doors sagging and not sealing, especially the passenger side, I could basically see through. I need some advice on what to do, where do you find your parts? It'll be my first transmission job. 315k miles
An old geser in his 30s
Update: Had a shop stick a new crate tranny in her. She's back to being my DD now.
Also picked up a C3500 dually haha.
Drive a 95 c1500 5.0 Silverado long bed I love. Use it for everything. It was passed down to me from my grandpa.
What to know? You’ll get more 🐱 than ever
I’ve owned one for two years. They’re dude magnets lol
@@thebsmithimages6544 I’m sorry you’ve had that experience 🤣 I hope you mean like in a friendly hey cool truck attention lol.
This is true. My gf sister wouldn't fck me till I had a truck capable of driving into the woods where nobody could catch us.
no doubt
@@irishuwould5185 that’s exactly what I mean lol. I’ve only had maybe 3-4 girls comment on it. Other than that, all dudes lol
Ive owned my 88 chevy Silverado stepside for over 10yrs, totally rust free that i bought here in Australia and i love it , ive been modifying it slowly and yes my biggest issue was the clear coat so ive been driving the car in primer for a while but luckily i did an apprenticeship as a automotive spray painter so ive got that covered
Teach me my paint is peeling 😔
I've been looking at an 89 chevy stepside, it has a 305 would you say it's a reliable vehicle? Looking to get my first trucj
@@paralegalparaplegic8177 Your best bet is to just trial and error, watch tutorials and do a small corner. Just tweak it. Hardest part is keeping the dust off the fresh paint.
I just picked up my 14th "OBS" and it's my first C3500 Dually Standard Cab with the 454, NV4500 5 speed manual and 4.10 rear gearing. At 70mph I'm at 2,500 rpm. This truck is 100% rust free and never saw snow or salt roads being a dedicated fair weather horse trailer hauler with only 78,000 miles. It's a real survivor and is taking over the heavy hauling from my #13 GMT400 C2500 SCLB which I put a NAPA Reman Vortec 5.7 in about 10K miles ago. If anyone tells you there are no more good OBS trucks out there, they're not looking in the right place! Thanks for this video First Place! Cheers! Zip~
Was considering an 07-13 or the 99-02 generations but I just cant get over how beautiful the OBS body style is. Not only that but I am a DIY mechanic and I cant stand the newer vehicles with endless electrical problems. Might buy one tomorrow for 7k! High miles but Im willing to do what it takes to keep her on the road!
Great trucks a few more common problems to be aware of 1. Fuel pump failure 2. Engine oil cooler lines that leak. 3. 1996 and above old style spider injectors and lower intake manifold gasket leaks. The spider injectors can be upgraded to the new style and the lower intake manifold can be upgraded with the metal gasket style versus the old plastic style that leaks because of the deck School antifreeze. Other than that pretty nice trucks for their age
Thanks for the info!
How do I know if my fuel injectors are going bad or fuel pump can’t tell can you help ??(96 c1500)
@@chrisvilla485 what's your fuel pressure? Here was my issues. My fuel psi was running in the hi 30's.knowing it was low and I needed to be above 55psi. I had already did a complete tune up including through TB cleaning and fuel filter change. Knowing that I could not dead head my fuel pump easily since the spider injectors and regulator was under the upper intake. I had no information when the pump had been changed or if the spider injectors were upgraded and it had 179k. I decided to roll the dice and replace the fuel pump first with a Delphi and then I knew in the back of my mind I may have to replace the injectors if that did not solve my problem. After fuel pump was replaced my pressures were 58 psi key on engine off, 61 at idol and 65 when I snapped the throttle using a cheap old harbor freight gauge. It solved my problem. Truck ran great. I knew the history of these trucks know fuel pumps were the most common failure and I was right. Sorry for the long explanation now to attempt to answer your question from my perspective is I don't know with diy tools. If it's running rich and your plugs are black or flooded or some off them are then that might tell you something like leaky injectors and if your running lean that could tell you low fuel delivery such as fuel filter, leaking pressure regulator or weak fuel pump. That could include a vacuum issue also will cause a lean condition and your pressure regulator is operated by vacuum. So to definitely tell you fuel pressure regulator or fuel pump is higher than my pay grade using simple home garage tools. I just narrow it down by the most common problem by what's the percentage rate such as the most likely is 80% of the time it's the pump. I am from Las Vegas and I am not well rehearsed in using a pico scope. If your really unsure you have to have a good mechanic not shade tree type to use professional diagnostic tools. If you have low fuel pressure and you have changed your filter I would first change your pump with a good pump not a cheap one. If you psi leaks down fast or loses prime after key off and your plugs are not flooded I would guess pump. Sorry I can't help anymore I am not a professional mechanic. Side note I plan on replacing my injectors for the following reasons. First I do not know if they have been replaced and I plan on keeping it a long time plus at the same time I know the lower intake gaskets are prone to leaking so I want to upgrade the gaskets to the ones that have metal in them instead of the just plastic OEM style. Then I know everything has been done and upgraded and it's the only thing left in my situation for a peace of mind. I am in the long haul. Sorry I cant help more.
@@Z71Garage thanks brother for all of your info now I can narrow it down to the fuel pump because I recently did a full tune up and it ran good for a week then it just started sputtering as if there was no gas in the truck . But thanks again man really big help !
Injectors can be tested via fuel pressure drop test easily with a proper scan tool. Each injector should drop equal pressure when activated sequentially.
Beat pickup ever made, I’ve owned 5 and daily drive a 98 2500 with pretty much zero reliability issues.
Same !!😊
i personally have a 92 c1500 shirt bed. has a built 350 small block. absolutely love my truck
I got 91 c1500 Cheyenne 5 speed manual transmission, live it.
Thanks. New owner of a 98 k1500 sportside and am clueless (I’m a motorcycle and BMW car guy), but I’m excited to enter the OBS world and your video was very helpful.
I knew I was on to a good thing when a guy asked me if I wanted to sell my '97 GMC 1/2 ton, even without seeing it. I spent about 2 years looking for exactly what I wanted .
I bought my 1998 C1500 5.7 ext cab at 20000 miles. Love it, and it is a daily driver
sell me that truck!
As always, you always post knowledgeable videos thanks, keep up the good work.
I appreciate the kind words Michael, thank you for watching!
These trucks are way better than any trucks made after 99 in Michigan we call them k series i have 3 of them and wouldn't trade them for any newer truck
Have had my 91 since I was 22, now im finally getting around to rebuilding it.
I still own a ‘95 C1500 that I purchased new. Love it!
I’ve been slowly restoring a 98 2Dr Tahoe 4x4 169k miles runs great well it was running when I bought her but started to run like new as I started replacing parts PCV valve was gummy swapped that out tranny fluid and filter condenser, radiator, A/C Compressor, tension pulley, roter, Plugs all that, only thing left is suspension, tires, lights brake lines files lines tank over time. I should have bought a TBI but that’s ok.
My step father passed away leaving us his 1988 cheyenne with 87,000 miles on it
Sorry for your loss but it sounds like your step fathers legacy will live on through his/your 88 Cheyenne every time you drive it
I know one thing I have owned a 96 heavy 3/4 that I bought in 99 and it has 327,000
With the original EGR valve that is getting replaced tomorrow, besides the the cap
And always buy GM Cap, trans got rebuilt at 265 I'm not complaining,
I'm going to bronze one of the lug nuts when this one has to go, it will probably out last me. Probably going to get a rear disc brake conversion kit and hydro boost.
Breaks are the worst thing about it
Love my '93 OBS!!!!
Great video on the obs truck very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Bought my 1998 short bed 5 speed manual from dealer when I was 24 now I'm 49 and still have it 😎
Great info. I just bought a 1989 C2500 with 113K miles, 5 speed manual. Running good needs some minor tuneup. Last week, an old friend sold me real cheap $ a 4X4 C2500 , 5.7 , run’s but needs a lot of body work and new seat. Very little rust.
98 2Dr Tahoe 4x4 got my classic Rod plates this year she turned 24 years old she’s classic car insured.
I love my OBS..I have a 99 K2500 Suburban 454 lifted on 35's... 1994 K1500 Suburban lifted on 37's...and a 94 C1500 extra cab short bed that I'm going to lower a bit and put some bigger wheels on...great video I already knew most of that but it was a fun and informative video Thank You
Just picked up a 1990 Sierra sle, rwd, 350, long bed, clear coat is completely gone and needs some body work but I can’t wait to make this truck nice again
I have a 1987 chevy stepside square body, and a 1994 gmc stepside old body style, i consider these trucks the best of both worlds
Great 👍 content and I absolutely agree with your verdict....they are great trucks and if u want one u better get it now....I ❤ mine so much that I don't even drive it anymore 😀 on main roads ( Just in the neighborhood like a golf cart)
Well said!
I forget to add the early 1996 had a transmission grounding problem that only effects the early 96s. The later 96s GM corrected the problem. It's a simple fix moving a few wires and adding a jumper in the wiring harness going to the VCM. There is a service bulletin out for this. When I bought mine last year I seen it wasn't done and I corrected it myself.
Great info James! Thank you for the quality comments. Hopefully it will benefit another OBS owner when working on their truck!
Hey, that first truck, the red one is my truck lol. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool, thanks!
What year ?
@@theevilempire6935 Mines a 90, Codington Red, dropped 6-9, trans planted a 502HO, 700R4 built ETC
I got a 92 gmc,I'm working on,came with a strong fast 350
Thinking about picking up a auto 5.7 obs 97 single cab short bed for 2,400 tomorrow
Just bought a 1993 GMC Sierra SLE 5.7 Auto 2x4 extra cab in light metalic blue.
Mine is right Hand Drive, Made in Canada ,, imported to Australia 1996 Converted to Right hand drive And it needs a lot of cosmetic work and scruffy interior but its got serious potential and 101% rust free. i was purchased new in a GEO Buick dealer near Orange County California. Looking forward to a custom paint job the original colour but a little more metalic and 20 inch american racing wheels. i do have a spare 400 2 bolt motor i may drop in, its got compstar bottom end and vortec heads.
#1 Spider Injector for 96-00
#2 Lower Intake / Intake Gasket
#3 cap and rotor
Plus the other common stuff
Hopefully you have the Hydroboost Braking system that ties into the power steering pump.....I’ve heard that is the most important upgrade
Until it leaks which they all do. Not cheap to replace. Vacuum booster usually never goes bad.
I bought my 94 K1500 ext cab Z71 brand new the summer I graduated high school.
In 2024, 316000 miles, rebuilt 4l60E, stock motor. Oil changes, greased fittings. This truck sat for 5 years in the weather, new battery fired right up.
The usual Cbevy headliner sag, flimsy door handles etc have plagued tbis truck but I don't care. Still gets around 12-16mpg
Wouldn't trade it for a new anything.
Loved the video and subbed🫡👍 owner of an extended cab 1995 Chevy K1500 Silverado Z71 just installed SkyJacker shocks, rides smooth as any vehicle on the road and above average off road!!!
Thanks for the sub!
Very informative 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
I have 91 Z71 and 95 6cyl. Both good trucks!
Love my obs
Fantastic video!!
I’m looking to get a red one for my second vehicle my first truck got totaled in a storm 2 weeks ago and this red k15 looks beautiful and my buddy dayly dives his
11:10 4/4/2022 4K for those trucks
I wish I bought 5 of the square body trucks in the 90s when you could buy one rust free for $1500. I bought a new 1990, Silverado ,reg cab long bed 2wd with a 350. It was 3 tone paint. They painted the whole truck Crimson red, and then painted black on the top and bottom. After 2 years, the black started flaking off, showing the red. I took it back to the dealer, but since it wasn't showing primer, GM wouldn't repaint the truck. ! It ran 285,000 miles, one water pump, one fuel pump at 165,000. But, 2 transmission 700r4 rebuilds. My question is, if I found a good body truck before direct injection, would a Holley Sniper fuel injection fit with factory wiring harness for a high horsepower small or big block engine. Say, 350, or 454 engine.
I own a gmt800 but have had my mind set on a square body or gmt400 for awhile. of course im still keeping my 800.
Great information 🎉🎉
Thank you
Are those 17 or 18 inch wheels on the red truck? I currently have 20 inch Torque Thrusts, and I’m considering going down in size in order to soften the ride somewhat.
The 3500 made it to mid year 2000 as well. I have 2
He’s not wrong about gearing I have a 94 that’s open headers if you put it in 2nd floor it until 45-50 let all the way off and just wait for the “gun shots” 😂
I have a 1996 chevy silverado 4x4 extended cab 5.0L and when I am driving down the road she is bucking and I replaced the plenum, fuel pressure regulator and the fuel filter, she is still bucking. what is the problem?
Thanks
lol im on my second one now i had a single cab and sold that to go out and find an ext cab with 4x4bc i like them.
Post 96 obd2 change most the obs trucks were port fuel injection
Couple things. I built a 82 frame up and with bell tech spindles lowered 2'' and new coils and all steering Its still the best driving/handling truck I ever owned. I also bought a new 1989 with 5spd standard and a 2007 and you mentioned mpg. it seems like They nailed 19-20 mpg close to same mpg my 2017 crew now does. also had a new 2013 and it did 20mpg too seems like. What I dont like on the 1998-2003ish is the seats and interior colors are dog ugly especialy the ones in red and the blue interior ones.
Can you please do a video on the Chevy G series vans!
Vans are awesome and are already seeing an uptick in popularity... maybe the next "new" trend? Keep an eye out for the video, we are on it!
I just bought a 93 c1500 gmc and I went to the pick and pull and got a newer grill from a saburban and I’m so stoked for it, already has a 4/6 drop on it but I had to put U bolts on the front of the leaf springs because it has such bad hop, the only thing I don’t like about them is if it comes with a nv3500 trans it might be the 36 I don’t really know much about them but they are brittle
I got 92 sierra shortly stepside 4wd and 96 Yukon shortly 4wd
Mine had Is absolutely no problems until 260,000 so I ditched the 190hp tbi and put a 6.0 in it with 250,000, Turbo still on the work bench, till I Take it back out and gap the rings. But with 488 gears on 35's it's Pretty spicy already
Does anyone know what size those Torq Thrust wheels are on the red truck, 17 or 18 inch?
I have a ‘97 Chevy Silverado C/K 1500 that runs but the paint and clear coat is peeling everywhere. It has rust too. What are these beasts worth?
3 Years ago I bought a '94 Z71 silverado only has 48k original miles and is garage parked mint condition...Sits next to my 5.0 Eddie Bauer explorer also mint with 61k ....Guess I'm good for awhile 😊
What to know: GMT400 trucks are the best looking, best running, most delightful driving experience, and you should definitely get one. Or ten.
I have a 1996 Chevy engine on a boat and I m getting quotes on a rebuild and there's a $1000 difference between 1995 and 1996, can you explain why is there's is a difference on the engines ? Thank you.
you can use nbs master for brakes
I would like to build one of these, but not as a daily driver, more of a garage queen, that gets driven a few miles on Sunday mornings. I want a 2 door standard cab with a non step side short bed 2 wheel drive, with a 383 small block and manual transmission. Cowl hood, old school wheels, RWL tires, and a nice sounding exhaust. No worries about rust in Phoenix, AZ. It would be getting repainted, but with NO clearcoat. Are these trucks old enough to be insured and registered as collector vehicles? In my state, any vehicle 25 years old or older can get historic plates. But I need to actually be able to insure and register it as a collector vehicle so I would never have to deal with emissions test crap again.
1988 was the first year for that OBS design, but only on the regular cab pickups. Not to forget 1988 was also the first year for the optional extended cab too. Fast forward to 1992 the crew cab pickups & SUVs were also redesigned to that OBS design. 1999 was the last year for the OBS SUVs & half ton pickups although production of the new generation half ton pickups began in that same year. The OBSs produced in 1999 were called classics while the new generation pickups were being produced also at the same time. 2000 was the last year for the OBS three quarter ton & one ton pickups.
Nice, I have a 93 Cheyenne long bed, 4.3 v6 (thank God) single cab automatic. I was wondering why my truck has square lights instead of Chinese eyes. MFD (Oct. 1992)
@@dr.auggie1109 lol Chinese eyes. The single headlamps were base & were available on all trim levels except the Silverados which the Chinese eyes came standard on but optional on the other trim levels.
@@kevinrichards3288 thanks, makes sense. I'm from Texas and that's what we call em ha but I thought it had something to do with the reason my 4.3 v6 came with a oil cooler
@@dr.auggie1109 my favorite ones are the square bodies which were the last Chev & GMC fullsize pickups & SUVs right before the OBSs. They were built from 73 - 91, except the reg cab pickups "half tons & three quarter tons only" were done in 1987 & same with the one ton reg cab pickups in 1989.
@@kevinrichards3288 my tbi is throwing major codes so I'm going to do a natural asp carb swap. It's a v6 4.3 262ci I was curious about the cfm carb size ? What do u recommend from your experience. 670? 880? 720? I'ma 21 century mobile mechanic so I'm not familiar with thos
Nice video.. I think the prices for the OBS trucks are already soaring, especially the 89-93's for some reason....not just due to the current market rate. I personally have a 92 Mark/// that I've had since it was two years old. And I'd rather drive it than a new vehicle any day😊
It's 88 to 95 because they are tbi while 96 to 98 are fuel injection
@@Batman-ro7mh I love my 94 Silverado 5.7
@@irishuwould5185 I’m literally going to go buy one tomorrow it’s a nearly perfect step side example for 6500$
@@omarbueno9834 that’s exactly what I paid, mines a step side also extended cab
it’s also because people are now starting to appreciate the square dash
I just want to know where I can get a new dash. Not dash skin. I need a new dash. 1995 dash
I highly enjoy my 88 Chevy Cheyenne. Only 33,437 miles on the body and 26,000 on the motor and transmission
Nice!!!;
Storms blow my paint off but don't care 92 short bed inside and body are good!
Brakes on my 98 I went Detroit axles drilled and slotted rotors with there pads and LOVE them . On that I have had 4 of these trucks from 92-94 and 98 and love them it's a addiction they look damn good there easy to work on . My favorite is my 1998 white gmc sierra z71 3 door. Also have a 1992 long bed single cab k2500 heavy half ton on a 6 inch tuff country lift wife hates but I love it lol .
I've a 92 excab c1500 Silverado. The Interior is done. It's cracked all to hell and ripped while the door panels are held on by zip ties. Lol. The 350 was rebuilt 30k ago and trans 10k according to the previous owner ...It's a 8ft bed with tow package. A fn Boat. Hahah. But no smoke and fires right up. Will through the tires which are now too old to smoke right off. Hahah. I have it sitting now out back. Went and cranked it last week. It does need cooling flush from sitting 3 years prior. Cleaned up the moss and debris and put new battery. I plan on one day paining it or dropping the drive train into a better looking body. Lol. I may also then eventually rebuild if needed and get her to about 400 HP or 375hp. Nothing too crazy. Just like to know I can baby her and keep it a sleeper. I wish I had headers on it and maybe upgrade as is too many choices. Lol. I agree with the comment. I have no idea what it was bored to. There is no stroke evidence as the previous owner said. The harmonic balancer looks stock. Only reason I know it's rebuilt is it doesn't smoke. It's readibg 198k
Guys, some advice please. I can inherit a truck if I want it. My father in law bought a new truck in 1994 - Chevy dually 3500 4x4. He put 25K miles on it then parked it in a moisture ridden garage. It had not been started in 20+ years. I took it out detailed it. The body (no rust, paint looks new) and interior are as new. The 454 roars. The rear entire rear end, front and back leaf springs, all brakes/calipers, drums, controls arms are rusted to hell. It is still derivable but not safe. It all needs to be replaced. The frame only has minor surface rust. Is it worth fixing, Im figuring $10K just in parts. Any advice?
97 GMC K1500 SCSB SLE owner here, 6in lift on 15x10 and 35x12.5r15 ProComps.
What l would like to know is why they quit making the terbo 400 transmission
4l80e...
Bro this website has everything I didn't know people remanufactured carpets
What website?
@@Ace-44 tbh i forgot it was a while ago ill check my saved websites later see if i remeber
Why hasn't a CO make 95-98 reproduce dash
i love my truck 1 owner this runs =)
The 700-R4 transmiisisons were very weak and would burn out in less than a year! Other than that, I absolutely love the truck.
Ya this is one thing I haven't saw mentioned much in the comments either. You want the manual transmission if you can find one b/c the auto's never lasted if you worked them much at all.
I believe there a better trans then the 93-94 4l60e. To make a 700r4 happy comes to govner spring and do the vett servo mod and do some research on a good lockup converter. I got one a lifted 92 k2500 on 35s . Gearing it for the proper gear size helps and a external trans cooler .
Lol ok. I have a 700-r4 in my 1991 Camaro. 33 years and still shifting great.
Yeah...nope. They would burn out in less than a year if you towed in overdrive, and/or over capacity. If you actually took care of the 700r4, you'd have one like mine, over 250k and still shifting strong.
Me sitting in my 30 year old ext cab long box like yep, yep, yep😂
GM put HD brakes in most of the 2500 and 3500, so brakes were better in these.
I have a truck 96 GMC with corvette motor
Hey where can i purchase the outer panel for a obs chevy stepside
Have you tried LMC?
Yes but no luck
@@roycervantes43 Tried Rock Auto?
I daily a 92 c1500 and I got it as my first truck 2 years ago. It had sat for a decade before I got it so it got a rebuilt motor and new brakes and other little stuff but it’s been more reliable than the 6 other vehicles at my house that are all at least 10 years newer than it.
Woh woh woh i have a 99 gmc k3500 crew cab long bed classic and its still a gmt400 so they made the 3500 in 99 and 2000
Yes but Over Diver shouldn’t be used pulling are with a load ! Stayed in owner manual!
He was wrong on the 4wheel drive. The straight axle left us in 1986
Was diesel ever a option on step side ?
no
The stepside was only available for the half ton trucks which the diesels were for the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.
Good to know cause I say a blue set diesel for sale thing was complete shit box 📦 now it makes perfect sense.
8:37 they would do what 😳
I can't sleep what should I do? 8:38
Mr. Wobble Waffle, if you can't sleep, go out into the garage, grab a wrench, take something apart and put it back together. What can I say.. it works for me
I see what you did there 😂
@@FirstPlaceAutoParts I think I'll take your advice from the video time stamp instead.
@@Blobby_Hill 😂😂😂
There was square body then the other body style. Square body are million dollar trucks! For your family. Any one killed in square body from ruptured fuel tank in an accident is a million dollar check to your family from GM. Brakes do suck but a disc brake rear end from 04 ish is great interchange upgrade. Can get them for bout 150 to 200 bux and get some 2500 front rotors and have a complete 6 lug swap for all the newer wheels. Least that's what I did i on my 96 stepside
Do you have your email public? Looking to restore my first truck, 1993 Chevy Cheyenne short bed half ton.
The throttle body is far better than the vtech unfortunately I’m rocking the vtech today
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I have 89 c3500 GMC..
GREAT
I just got one for free I guess it’s worth it?
Someone wants to trade me 1988 obs for my 4 door 07 silverado should I do it?
I would when youre talking about being able to do thjngs to a truck and use it then maybe one day trade it or re sell it, you'll win in the Iong run
@SHTF Van he actually offering me an 85 el camino as well lol I'm not sure I can sell the el Camino quickly though
@@legit4083 Did you ever do it?
@@Jimmy-dp7fd no
I thought the obs was old box style
Right? Somehow the previous generation trucks got the "square body" moniker. Could definitely have applied to the OBS trucks as well
..looking, it's all over youtube, I see it...WHY T.F...does EVERYBODY call these 1988-98 trucks OBS?..I am assuming that means "old body style"..no, I am not 100 yrs. old, I am 56...so who came up with that, someone who is 18 yrs old?..look, I get that these GMT 400(the proper term for them) trucks are getting on 25-30+ years old..but why OBS?..technically, the GMT 800's, 900's(1999-2013), and even the 2014-2018 models are "OBS" now, as they are no longer in production...the 1988 GMT 400 was the first full size truck with a modern,streamlined,smooth,"pointy" look to them..it was the first new FS truck that wasn't designed in the 1970's(released in 1980,in the case of the Ford), so it's look isn't exactly "OBS"..I can remember well, when these trucks first appeared in the early spring of 1987(as 1988 models)..the previous 1973-87 body style was still being sold as 1987 models, and the Blazer and Suburban, and some other cab configurations, would continue to be built and sold through 1991 with the 1973-87 body style, so there was a lot of overlap for nearly 5 years...everyone I know of called the 1973-87 body style "Old Body Style", and the 1988-98's "New Body Style" during that time to differentiate them, and some years afterward..NOBODY called the 1973-87's "squarebody" then, not even in the 1990's-early 2000's that I know of, that term has come about fairly recently..in fact, GM used the term "rounded line" to describe the 1973's when they first came out...so the '88-'98 has been ingrained in my mind as "new body style" from way back years ago, and it seems absurd to call them "OBS", even now, even though they are technically "OBS" along with all other body styles no longer in production....