Personally I like the OBS more, but the square body's are pretty nice, can't go wrong with a 305 or 350
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with that
@kevinrichards32882 жыл бұрын
I like the square bodies.
@kevinrichards32882 жыл бұрын
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.
@timothykeith13675 күн бұрын
The squarebody Surburban also was produced longer
@adventures2232 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnnymula23052 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertemmons22602 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinrichards32882 жыл бұрын
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.
@chasauto29323 жыл бұрын
I've had many of both body styles I like the square body better
@timeout15692 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I had a Diesel in a old round eye square,, bought it from A Public transit company in ATL,,Marta!!
@RubenMartinez-rl9mf2 жыл бұрын
I also own a 1986 C10 Silverado love it 😀
@angelcastro37142 жыл бұрын
Square body they are the best
@dylanyoung8210 Жыл бұрын
I’m lucky enough to have both a 89 gmc Sierra 1500 and a 86 Chevy k20 project
@trimparts70253 жыл бұрын
Love those Squarebody trucks!
@BubbaAyers19693 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@FirstPlaceAutoParts3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinrichards32882 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jacksonwoolbright10582 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m 15 and just got my first project (75c10)
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
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.
@tristanhanson18652 жыл бұрын
Love my 98 k1500
@freedomisntfree20892 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
in 1979 the squares had an option for a 5.7 oldsmobile based diesel.
@badtater22 жыл бұрын
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.🇺🇲👍😀
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@jbncnow2 жыл бұрын
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
@tp57762 жыл бұрын
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 😉
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@rodgereldridge67473 жыл бұрын
I own a 1986 Square Body C10 LWB 350 powered, I love i
@FirstPlaceAutoParts3 жыл бұрын
Robert send us some photos and we’ll feature it on our Facebook page.
@freedomforall50715 күн бұрын
Square body around town 👍 but open road OBS hands down!
@davidjessee7701 Жыл бұрын
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…
@markwilliams56062 жыл бұрын
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. 🇺🇸🏁🌄
@markhoffman96742 жыл бұрын
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.
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@meuhey2 жыл бұрын
full axles with leaf springs for the win
@leitnertrucking6612 жыл бұрын
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
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Disclaimer : c10 goes up to 91 in Mexico Obs 2dr tahoes 95-99 in Mexico
@jbncnow2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The changeover from 10 to 1500 etc happened much earlier than the OBS..
@clarencemc3rd2952 жыл бұрын
Ext cab no back doors too
@chadlewis3462 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 chevy 3/4 ton long bed with a 454 and debating on 6.0 any ideas
@9thgatedim27310 ай бұрын
Is the square body short bed bigger then obs short bed
@NPC-Gamer2 жыл бұрын
What's funny is it resembles a rectangle more than a square
@cjamesr08772 жыл бұрын
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.
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
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)
@johnnymack84423 жыл бұрын
Gmt400 is the best truck chevy ever made !
@scottwooldridge89462 ай бұрын
I always felt that the square body had a more solid body than the obs.
@JacobAnaya369 Жыл бұрын
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. 😎
@72gunslinger3 жыл бұрын
we need a replacement dash for the obs trucks not just the pos glue on cover
@jbncnow2 жыл бұрын
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
@norcalrey21972 жыл бұрын
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
@markknapp84382 жыл бұрын
I owned both..obs is by far the best
@tylerrosborough4382 жыл бұрын
OBS
@sinistersilverado9652 жыл бұрын
the GMT800 is the best truck
@brandonbell30892 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t call a throttle body a upgrade 😂😂😂
@FirstPlaceAutoParts2 жыл бұрын
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