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Beyond Ordinary: The Transformation of a '97 Chevy Pickup Truck

A Chevy Truck Project 20+ Years in the Making Chris Echel of Greenville, North Carolina, bought this truck from his dad back in the year… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . October 26, 2023

Chevrolet

1990 Chevy C1500 on 22's and a SMALL BLOCK!

Everything Old is New Again Some of us who have been in the scene for a while now have to face the truth: early 2000s… Continue reading

Mike Self . October 13, 2023

Chevrolet

From Vintage to Modern: Upgrading the '94 Silverado with CFR Series

Follow Along as we Install CFR Series Gauges in a ’94 Silverado We began our search for a shop vehicle on a chilly April day.… Continue reading

New Vintage USA . October 13, 2023

Chevrolet

Reviving Dreams: A Journey with a 1990 Chevy C1500 Sport

The Long, Low Road to Glory One great thing about the custom truck scene is the culmination of stories of everyone involved in it. Every… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . October 09, 2023

Chevrolet

Billet Specialties' Blaze: The Rebirth of a 1997 Chevy Pickup Icon

Rekindling Billet Specialties’ Wheels of Fire A definitive list of iconic trucks considered legendary titans in our industry exists—and this flamed-out Chevy is one of them.… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . October 05, 2023

Chevrolet

INDY 500 DUALLY PACE TRUCK: PROJECT SHE THIC PART 2

Getting Started on the1993 Silverado C3500 DUALLY If you missed Part 1 of this build, let us get you up to speed. We picked up… Continue reading

Josh McPherson . October 04, 2023

Chevrolet

Powering Up: Summit Racing Engine and TCI 700R4 Transmission Transformation

Summit Racing Engine Replacement and a TCI 700R4 Transmission Welcome back to our exciting build series on our 1988 Chevy OBS truck, where we continue… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . September 27, 2023

Chevrolet

Blast from the Past: A '90s Inspired Custom Chevy C1500

Everything Old is New Again With the recent resurgence of old-school-styled trucks, everyone is enjoying the nostalgia of the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s. And for… Continue reading

Mike Self . September 21, 2023

Feature Stories

Step-by-Step: Replacing OBS Door Pins for Truck Door Perfection Part 1

Replacing OBS Door Pins Door pins are essential components in a truck’s door hinges that allow for smooth opening and closing. Over time, wear and… Continue reading

MARK OJA . September 20, 2023

Feature Stories

Revamping the '88 Shortbed: Installing a Coilover Conversion

Our ’88 Shortbed Gets a Suspension Upgrade A coilover conversion offers numerous benefits for an OBS pickup, providing enhanced adjustability, improved handling and stability, and customization… Continue reading

MARK OJA . September 18, 2023

Feature Stories

Adding Shine to Your OBS: Billet Aluminum Interior Upgrades"

Adding the Best Bling to Your OBS The ’90s were packed with billet aluminum parts for the OBS pickups, almost to the point of overload.… Continue reading

MARK OJA . September 07, 2023

Drive Online

Top 10: OBS Summit Truck Show

Experience the automotive extravaganza that was the first-ever OBS Summit Truck Show, hosted at Auto Metal Direct in Gainesville, Georgia. This unique event was a… Continue reading

Nicole Hamilton . September 04, 2023

Feature Stories

Celebrating Billet Specialties: A Legendary Name in Custom Auto Accessories

We Pay Homage to One of the Best Anyone who’s been around classic trucks, hot rods, drag-racing, or motorsports in general from the ’80s on… Continue reading

Mike Alexander . September 01, 2023

OBS Builders Guide

Bagged and bodied Tahoe on 22's!

Mike Batty’s Alternative to the Chevy OBS Pickup  While the popularity of OBS pickups continues to spike these days, some builders out there are looking… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . August 29, 2023

Chevrolet

Building the Perfect Base: Custom Chassis Systems for ’88-’98 GM Trucks

Custom Systems for ’88-’98 GM Trucks With the scarcity of affordable C10 trucks out there, the interest in finding other vintage GM truck models has… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . August 23, 2023

Chevrolet

OBS Reborn: Unveiling the Vintage Elegance of Motorsport Concepts’ ’96 Sierra

Motorsport Concepts’ ’96 Sierra Sleeper It is supremely cool to see a custom truck built today that could be dropped nearly 30 years in the… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . August 21, 2023

Chevrolet

Building Dreams: Transforming a 1993 Silverado C3500 Dually into an Indy 500 Pace Truck

GETTING STARTED ON THE 1993 SILVERADO C3500 DUALLY I have always wanted a cool tow rig for my projects, and I have always wanted an… Continue reading

JOSEPH DOWLING . July 26, 2023

Feature Stories

Blast from the Past: Rediscovering the Classic '90s Style in a True Survivor OBS Pickup

A True Survivor OBS Pickup Things that are truly considered “cool” have a life cycle. It’s true in fashion, it’s true in home décor and… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . July 14, 2023

Chevrolet

Upgrading a '94 Silverado with New Vintage CFR Series Gauges: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow Along as we Install CFR Series Gauges in a ’94 Silverado We began our search for a shop vehicle and happened to come across… Continue reading

New Vintage USA . June 28, 2023

Chevrolet

Reviving a Piece of Racing History: Restoring the 1993 Chevy Indy 500 Pace Truck to Its Former Glory

If you follow NASCAR or any other type of car racing, then you may already be familiar with the Indy 500’s longstanding tradition of introducing… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . May 19, 2023

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