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A Blast from the Past: This 1991 Chevy C1500 Keeps the ’90s Alive

Greg and Carrie Nettles’ 1991 Chevy C1500 In the world of OBS trucks, Greg and Carrie Nettles’ 1991 Chevy C1500 is a ride that refuses… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . December 12, 2024

Chevrolet

Taking It Back: The Nostalgic Journey of a 1998 Chevy 1500 OBS

Taking It Back to the Old School  Thanks to the rising popularity of GM OBS pickups and SUVs, a much wider assortment of models are… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . November 06, 2024

Chevrolet

Transforming a Classic: The 1993 Silverado C3500 Dually Build

Getting Started on the 1993 Silverado C3500 Dually  If you missed Part 1 of this build, let us get you up to speed. We picked… Continue reading

Josh McPherson . October 24, 2024

Feature Stories

Behind the Scenes at Belltech: Revolutionizing Custom Truck Suspensions

Icons Meet Icons as Street Trucks Take a Tour In the heart of Fresno, California, lies a powerhouse of innovation in the custom truck industry:… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 17, 2024

Events

Join the Fun! Goodguys Car and Truck Shows Now Open to ’88-’98 Chevy Trucks

Goodguys Now Welcomes ’88-’98 Chevy Trucks! Attention OBS enthusiasts: Goodguys Car and Truck Shows are now accepting 1988-1998 Chevy trucks in their show fields. These… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 16, 2024

Chevrolet

Rags to Riches: Turning a Chevy Tahoe into a Gold Standard Ragtop

From Rags to Ragtop and Riches  There comes a time in most truck builders’ lifetimes when picking up on a project where someone else left… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . October 15, 2024

OBS Builders Guide

Mike Warren’s Auto Shop Class Creates Custom Chevy C3500 – A Story of Hands-On Learning and Passion

Auto Shop is Not Dead IN the heart of a bustling high school, amidst the clang of lockers and chatter of students, there is a… Continue reading

Mike Self . October 14, 2024

Feature Stories

Upgrade Your ’88-’98 Chevy OBS: EFI Fuel Tank with Aeromotive 340 Pump

Available for all ’88-’98 Chevy OBS Trucks Upgrading the fuel system in your ’88-’98 Chevy truck can bring significant benefits, especially if you’re running a… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 11, 2024

OBS Builders Guide

The OBS Killa: A 20-Year Dream Project Comes to Life

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 11, 2024

Feature Stories

Passing the Torch: A Father & Son's Custom Truck Journey

Father & Son Duo If you know me, then you know that I’m ALL about family! Passing on our passion and love for custom trucks… Continue reading

Mike Alexander . October 09, 2024

Feature Stories

Installing QA1’s Level 2 Suspension on a 1998 Chevy Tahoe

Installing QA1’s Level 2 Suspension Kit If you’re looking to take your 1998 Chevy Tahoe’s suspension to the next level, upgrading to QA1’ s Level… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 09, 2024

Events

First-Ever OBS Nationals: Custom Chevy & GMC Trucks Shine at Talladega Superspeedway

An All-OBS Event at Talladega Superspeedway Hey, gearheads: We’re bringing you the lowdown on the first-ever OBS Nationals. This killer event went down at the… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 08, 2024

Feature Stories

21 Must-Have Upgrades for Your ’88-’98 Chevy OBS Build

Add These 21 Hot New Products to Your Wish List From climate control systems and shaved door kits to transmission upgrades and big brake kits,… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 07, 2024

Chevrolet

Ben Jackson's Bold 1996 Chevy Silverado: A Blend of Style and Power

Ben Jackson’s 1996 Chevy Silverado When it comes to custom trucks, Ben Jackson from Owensboro, Kentucky, knows how to turn heads. As an autobody refinishing… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 01, 2024

OBS Builders Guide

OBS Builder’s Guide: 5th Issue Packed with Projects, Tech Tips & Event Coverage

The Thrill Continues… Welcome to the 5th issue of OBS Builder’s Guide! It’s hard to believe we’ve already hit this milestone, and we’re thrilled to… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . September 30, 2024

All Feature Vehicles

From Shop Class to Show Stopper

Auto Shop is Not Dead In the heart of a bustling high school, amidst the clang of lockers and chatter of students, there is a… Continue reading

Mike Self . December 07, 2023

Chevrolet

OBS Truck Door Handles: Part Three Unveiled

Replacing Inner and Outer Door Handles There is nothing more frustrating than a broken door handle! The inside door handle on a OBS is a… Continue reading

MARK OJA . November 27, 2023

OBS Builders Guide

CUSTOM PAINT FOR A CUSTOM OBS

Brik Yrd, a ’99 Suburban, Gets a Facelift First impressions are everything, especially in the truck and custom paint world. Nothing stands out more on… Continue reading

BRANDON BURRELL . November 21, 2023

C10 Builders Guide

Sergeant Square | Build, Sell, Donate!

Street Trucks magazine has an exciting update on the Sergeant Square charity project! The restoration of the 1985 Chevy Squarebody pickup truck is well underway,… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . November 07, 2023

New Products

The Latest, Greatest Parts for Your ’88-’98 OBS GM Pickup/SUV

The   community has definitely come together to show support to one of the quickest-growing truck segments to sweep the nation—the OBS ’88-’98 GMT400 platform.… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . November 07, 2023

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