1988-98 Chevy & GMC OBS Trucks | What To Know BEFORE Buying an OBS Truck

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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[NPY]

Already bought one just came to see what i got myself into

[the]

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!

[irishuwould]

What to know? You’ll get more 🐱 than ever

[raywells]

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!!!

[PNW_vato]

Drive a 95 c1500 5.0 Silverado long bed I love. Use it for everything. It was passed down to me from my grandpa.

[peterhoulis]

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

[mackomacko]

Bought my 1998 short bed 5 speed manual from dealer when I was 24 now I'm 49 and still have it 😎

[tbw]

Just bought my dad’s all original 94 Sierra with 319k miles on it. The valve covers were leaking so when the mechanic opened it up he said the inside looked like it had barely 50k on it. Score!😎

[ZippoVarga]

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~

[mikecapatina]

Beat pickup ever made, I’ve owned 5 and daily drive a 98 2500 with pretty much zero reliability issues.

[jabjab]

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.

[justinbearinger]

I own a 97 two door crew cab OBS truck with the 5.7 vortech V8 engine 2 wheel drive with 117 thousand miles with power locks and windows and I love my truck

[biggya]

i personally have a 92 c1500 shirt bed. has a built 350 small block. absolutely love my truck

[jaywestfall]

I bought my 1998 C1500 5.7 ext cab at 20000 miles. Love it, and it is a daily driver

[ctook]

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!

[RonMexicoo]

Bought a 94 k1500 few months ago. Absolutely love it. Super solid vehicle.

[limitedscla]

#1 Spider Injector for 96-00
#2 Lower Intake / Intake Gasket
#3 cap and rotor
Plus the other common stuff

[Fictn]

Have had my 91 since I was 22, now im finally getting around to rebuilding it.

[jimervin]

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 .

[kingzionmusic]

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.