Squarebody Truck vs OBS Truck, Which is the best truck?

[@colton2804]

I love both of them

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

Personally I like the OBS more, but the square body's are pretty nice, can't go wrong with a 305 or 350

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Nothing wrong with that

[@kevinrichards3288]

I like the square bodies.

[@kevinrichards3288]

From 1988 through 1989 on the one ton regular cab pickups, both the square body & the OBS generations were in production at the same time with the square bodies as the R/V 30 models, & the OBSs as the C/K 3500 models.

[@timothykeith1367]

The squarebody Surburban also was produced longer

[@adventures223]

Square body k10 all day long and 2013 single cab 4×4 5.3 liter my favorite. 1999 to 2018 single cab 4×4 5.3 liter are good looking trucks the short beds hats off to gm they make the best looking trucks and easy to work on.

[@johnnymula2305]

Im on my 2nd square body (77 K10) has a 4” lift w/35’s. Brand new crate 350 (carbed). Im going to swap out the 350 auto for an OD unit. Im also on my 5th Bronco. (86) i love the trucks from the 70’s to mid 80’s era. It lets you know you’re in a solid, built to last vehicle. I prefer the ride quality of this generation as well. It still rides the way a real truck should. My Bronco floats down the highway at 75 with a 4” lift and 33’s.

[@robertemmons2260]

Since the '67 to '72 wasn't included I'd have to go with the square body for class, OBS for that hotrod truck look.

[@calvinsallee]

Just picked up a super clean 91 suburban 2500. Badass truck. Fully stock, no rust ANYWHERE, no body damage ANYWHERE 80% of the paint still has good clear coat on it, interior is like a 98% out of 100% on perfection, silverado trim. Rear a/c everything. Got it on a trade and definitely came out on top in the trade.

[@kevinrichards3288]

When they went to the OBSs in 1988, only the regular cab pickup models were redesigned to that style. 1988 was also the first year for the optional extended cab too on the OBSs. In 1990, the medium duty series trucks were also redesigned to that OBS style, & same with the crew cab pickup & fullsize SUV models in 1992.

[@chasauto2932]

I've had many of both body styles I like the square body better

[@timeout1569]

Actually the 1500/2500/3500 used on the OBS trucks was a carryover from GMC. GMC used that designation since the 60's. I used to own a 1969 GMC C1500, currently own a 1990 Chevy C1500 since new.

[@ronniegiddens2372]

I had a Diesel in a old round eye square,, bought it from A Public transit company in ATL,,Marta!!

[@RubenMartinez-rl9mf]

I also own a 1986 C10 Silverado love it 😀

[@angelcastro3714]

Square body they are the best

[@dylanyoung8210]

I’m lucky enough to have both a 89 gmc Sierra 1500 and a 86 Chevy k20 project

[@trimparts7025]

Love those Squarebody trucks!

[@BubbaAyers1969]

Nice I’m in the middle of working on my square body, I’ll check y’all out, if I order and like the service and parts I’ll give you a shoutout in a video (review).. thanks for sharing 👍

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Bubba let us know what you need and we’ll definitely want some pictures of the build. We’ll feature your truck on our Facebook page.

[@kevinrichards3288]

1:09 On the half ton models, only the pickups were done in 1987, & same with the three quarter ton pickups "only the regular cabs" too.

[@ACF6180T]

I own a 1999 C/3500 1 ton dually dump truck standard cab; With a 5.7 Vortec , & auto. trans. 4 speed. This model truck was still considered a OBS truck as it still had the same body style as the 89 OBS trucks. & has the single square headlights; Just like the W/T series of the OBS. These trucks came from the factory incomplete. & dealers would have a private company install a box, flatbed, Or a dump bed on them.

[@jacksonwoolbright1058]

Hey I’m 15 and just got my first project (75c10)

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Very cool! Enjoy your project, the squarebody is a fantastic classic vehicle that is usable as a truck and is right at home at any car show.

[@tristanhanson1865]

Love my 98 k1500

[@freedomisntfree2089]

It all depends on how much rust you want . Lol... I love square body but those common rust areas end up eating every truck

[@n_y_o_o_m]

in 1979 the squares had an option for a 5.7 oldsmobile based diesel.

[@badtater2]

OBS style chevy trucks are nice looking trucks but compared to the squarebody...there's no comparison the square body's ate the best period.🇺🇲👍😀

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Fair enough!

[@jbncnow]

They started putting GM 350 Olds diesel in these trucks in 1978 to 81 then uswd the 6.2 liter diesel from 82 to the next generation

[@tp5776]

I have my 82 Silverado short bed that I've taken care of....people want to buy it but my son (who is 34 )would flip if I sold it, so he'll end up with it someday. Young people love my truck, and I enjoy romping on the 350 with dual exhaust for them 😉

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Good choice!

[@rodgereldridge6747]

I own a 1986 Square Body C10 LWB 350 powered, I love i

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Robert send us some photos and we’ll feature it on our Facebook page.

[@freedomforall5071]

Square body around town 👍 but open road OBS hands down!

[@davidjessee7701]

I wish I knew now what I know then…. I’ve owned over a dozen square body chevys through the years… had I knew they would go so up on value I’d never sold any of them… my first truck when I was 16 was a 73… I drove the wheels off it! In-line 6 with a 3 on the tree…

[@markwilliams5606]

Take care of it! It will last forever. Got a 71 3/4 ton long bed GMC. Jimmy. 402 . Put a Elderbrock 650. On it. Put a 5 Speed. 🇺🇸🏁🌄

[@markhoffman9674]

Yes the GM trucks are hot and prices are going up! I'm looking @ a 82 C20 350, 4 speed manual transmission. I'm trying to get together with the owner on price.

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Good luck!

[@meuhey]

full axles with leaf springs for the win

[@leitnertrucking661]

I bought an 85 regular cab dually with 6.0 LS swapped for $6900. Body/ paint guy quoted me $4000 to make look new.. bought it in July 2022

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Cool truck & engine combo. For about $11k you would have a very cool, usable truck when finished and something different than all the rest of the trucks out there. Good luck on your project!

[@BornToBeFamed]

Disclaimer : c10 goes up to 91 in Mexico Obs 2dr tahoes 95-99 in Mexico

[@jbncnow]

My neighbor across the street has a 93 Suburban 2500 4x4 with almost 500,000 miles on it! the interiour is junk the steering wheel is loose side to side up and down .The seat back is held up by an ice chest but the air conditioning is ice cold and it runs and drives fine, it still has the original muffler and exhaust system ! You have to pull on a pair of vice grips to open the hood lol

[@norgeek]

The changeover from 10 to 1500 etc happened much earlier than the OBS..

[@clarencemc3rd295]

Ext cab no back doors too

[@chadlewis346]

I have a 98 chevy 3/4 ton long bed with a 454 and debating on 6.0 any ideas

[@9thgatedim273]

Is the square body short bed bigger then obs short bed

[@NPC-Gamer]

What's funny is it resembles a rectangle more than a square

[@cjamesr0877]

You got a few few things wrong. The GMC OBS was still the C/K 1500-3500. You didn't mention that the square bodies were R/V in the 80's, rather than C/K.

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Thanks for the heads up on the updates on the squarebody trucks. Most get confused by the R/V designation that took place in the 80's (list a squarebody as an R10 when trying to sell one and no one knows what it is)

[@johnnymack8442]

Gmt400 is the best truck chevy ever made !

[@scottwooldridge8946]

I always felt that the square body had a more solid body than the obs.

[@JacobAnaya369]

I’m all about my 1974 K25 GMC it’s rockin a 6 inch lift with 35 inch tires Mickey Thompson wheels a 383 stroker and a four wheel disk brake setup and pretty soon it’ll have a fuel injection setup on it as well, it’s the meanest thing on the road! I always thought that “OBS” stood for “ol bull shit” but I guess that’s just me. I’ll tell y’all what, GM quit makin trucks when they quit making Squarebodies…. I’m just sayin. 😎

[@72gunslinger]

we need a replacement dash for the obs trucks not just the pos glue on cover

[@jbncnow]

The 88-94 Boxy Dash is a horrible desighn, the 95 version was SO MUCH improved1 i wouldnt buy one before 95 just because of how far the radio is from the driver if you have an aftermarket set up

[@norcalrey2197]

The square body style looks more like a farm/work truck..the obs has better lines..more sporty.. and just around an all better built truck

[@markknapp8438]

I owned both..obs is by far the best

[@tylerrosborough438]

OBS

[@sinistersilverado965]

the GMT800 is the best truck

[@brandonbell3089]

I wouldn’t call a throttle body a upgrade 😂😂😂

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Your mostly right... throttle bodies were really a slight improvement over a carb. Unless you had a carb that was worn out and needed a rebuild. Then a throttle body was a welcomed addition. Have to say though, they did benefit cold starts in climates where is got below 32 degrees in the winter. Performance wise...not so much

[@BadBoyJ01]

Square body for the when