For years, trucks from the 1990s occupied an awkward place in the automotive world. They were too old to be considered modern, but not old enough to receive the same attention as classic pickups from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. A clean Chevrolet C1500 or GMC Sierra could still be found sitting in a driveway,…
There was a time when Chevrolet and GMC OBS trucks were simply transportation. They hauled trailers, carried tools, made grocery runs, took kids to school, and accumulated hundreds of thousands of miles without anyone thinking they would eventually become collectible vehicles. Today, the 1988–1998 Chevrolet and GMC C/K trucks, along with related Tahoe, Suburban, and…
For years, OBS Trucks existed almost exclusively as a platform to be changed. Lifted, slammed, swapped, wrapped, shaved, bagged, tubbed, and tuned, the OBS truck became a blank canvas for extremes. Modification was the language of relevance, and stock form was often treated as a temporary state rather than an end goal. To own an…
Few debates spark as much passion among truck enthusiasts as the question of which engine truly deserves the title of “best” for an OBS Chevy truck. The term “OBS,” shorthand for “Old Body Style,” refers to the Chevrolet and GMC C/K trucks built between 1988 and 1998—a generation that has become iconic for its boxy…
Daily driving an OBS Chevy truck is more than a nostalgic choice—it’s a lifestyle, a statement, and in many ways, a bridge between eras of automotive design that feel worlds apart. In the decades since, these square-shouldered machines have grown from everyday workhorses to cult classics, beloved by purists and customizers alike. But what happens…
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Asking how much your OBS truck is worth isn’t as simple as checking a number on Kelley Blue Book anymore. In the last several years, the OBS Truck has graduated from used-truck status to collectible classic. Once considered just another aging pickup, these machines are now commanding real attention in the enthusiast market. Values are…
When it comes to choosing the best wheel and tire combo for your “OBS” Chevy truck (that is, a 1988-98 Chevrolet or GMC C/K or Silverado-era pickup), there are a lot of factors to weigh—styling, ride quality, fitment (clearance, back-spacing, offset), how you use the truck (daily driver vs show truck vs custom build), and…