The Ugly Truths about 88-98 OBS Chevy Trucks

[@Supafly88]

I have an 88 long bed that's bagged and has an old school big block and a 91 short bed with a 4.3 5 speed and i love my trucks!

[@CarportCustoms]

Nice big blocks are fun

[@Supafly88]

@CarportCustoms hell yes they are lol

[@scott-gy6fe]

I had an 87 with 305 GMC automatic got 17 mpg on dual tanks driving economy pedal....

[@willgradney6949]

Bro, you have no idea how much i miss having a truck! If it's in His plan for my life, I'll be OBS fitted again one day. I already know what I'm gonna name it 🤣 "The Daddilac Escapade!" 💯🙏🏽✨️🤣 It doesn't help that your content is so 🔥 that it makes me miss my truck with every video I watch! Keep up the phenomenal work, my brother! 💜

[@CarportCustoms]

Yes sir that’s what we all about knowledge and inspiration.

[@BJF17]

I have a 1995 Chevy truck my dad swapped in a 5.7 liter engine now I drive it and it runs great.

[@CarportCustoms]

Sounds like you have an awesome dad

[@Central_Cali_bourbon_Barrel]

The 5.7 motor is my personal favorite. Did mine 60 over and it was a beast.

[@CarportCustoms]

Yea if you put some time and money into any Chevy small block, it wakes up and is a beast

[@earlstacey2709]

I'm not a Chevy guy but I worked on a lot of these trucks back in the day. They were comfortable, dependable, handle decent for a truck, and the heat would drive you right out of them. All around a good truck. People didn't care for the look of them at first but after a while they grew on people. It was just a big change from the square bodies.

[@CarportCustoms]

Yea i hated them back in the day but love them now

[@darryladams519]

@@CarportCustoms on the plastic lenses, wax them then use turtle wax ceramic coat spray on them from day one. Once every two to three months with the ceramic after the first wax. Once our twice a year clean good and re-wax

[@CarportCustoms]

Thanks for the tip

[@rickreese5794]

Bingo. Pal, i too laughed at em new. Have 5 of em now😮

[@Edgar-and-Wrench]

I have 3 of these. A 88 RCSB, 94 2 door blazer, and a c3500HD rollback tow truck. What i love is that you can fix them quickly. They are like lego peices.

[@jeremiahfiek5495]

DONT FORGET THE BAD GROUND THAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE JUNCTION BLOCK ON THE FIREWALL CAUSING THAT INTERMITTENT RUNNING LIKE CRAP THAT PEOPLE NEVER FIGURE OUT AND END UP CONVERTING IT TO CARBURETOR. Theres also the electrical issues with the guage clusters, the tiny front differential and 10-bolt rear differentials (same as 6cyl camaro) being super weak, the starters breaking the starter mount part off the block, the Vortec spider injectors, the 700r4 and 4L60e transmissions not being up to task, the stock engines not being designed for torque right off of idle which you need for a 4x4 minimally,... i can keep going.

[@CarportCustoms]

These are all true

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

My first year OBS 88 GMC 6 lug K2500 EXT CAB LONG BED has a 92 Tahoe 4x4 350 in it and a 4 speed Bulldog trans that came out of a 80 something square body has a 14 bolt rear-end and don't ask how but I sure ain't complaining gets 24 mpg. Plenty of power and it's my work truck firewood and I have no complaints except gauges. My other one is a 89 GMC K3500 EXT CAB LONG BED SINGLE WHEEL HAS A FACTORY 454 FACTORY 4 SPEED BULLDOG and its a hoss and I haven't got into rears yet but I'm pretty sure it's a14 bolt rear but I'm getting all the bugs out of it. I just got it bout 4 months ago and it has a lot of bugs but I'm knocking them bugs out little by little. Same thing like you said gauges and wires on both but I've got that done on both. You ain't joking bout the ground wires and the one behind at firewall most people don't even know bout it but mine willbe changed even though it's good.

[@jeremiahfiek5495]

@@Tommy-rr7ez sounds like yours are plenty stout. The 24mpg is likely because of low gearing like 4:11s or something. The low gears + a torqey engine + 4 (or more) speed trans + driving it easy is where the mpgs are at... because the engine barely has to work to accelerate or maintain speed. Most people think a weak gutless small size engine and steep ass gears will get MPGs but all your efficiency is gone the second the engine is lugged down. My girlfriend's 2019 tahoe which even has the 4cyl cutoff BS only gets 16mpg... because the 5.3 engine doesnt produce shit for torque before ~3000rpm, but normal driving is 1000rpm - 2500rpm & THE GEARS ARE WAY TOO STEEP AND THE 4CYLINDER MODE DOSANT HAVE ENOUGH TORQUE TO PUSH THAT HEAVY TRUCK. Ps- most of what i said in my 1st comment was aimed at C/K1500 trucks. I personally only drive 1-ton trucks. Mine is a 1997 F350 4x4 single cab/longbed 5.8L/5-Speed manual transmission. Im rebuilding the engine to a 408w build for low/mid RPM torque and im regearing the axles to 4:10's or 4:30's for GAS MILEAGE and all around pulling/working power.

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

@@jeremiahfiek5495 I say your exactly right and I never thought bout it like that thanks! I know I've got to becareful cause the first time I got it on the interstate I looked down and speedometer goes to 80 plus a 5mph line past 80 a total of 85 and I went a hair past the line so I figured round 87 mph and i was shocked cause i figured it would red line way before that and it was quite and I still had half a petal and I said there is no way so I slowed down to 73 and kept cruising and looked back down and I was doing 84 flying by everybody. This old truck was a full time farm truck all its life til I got it and the farmer wanted to buy it back. It's the best all round truck I've ever owned and wouldn't be scared to go cross country in it. I've had a lot of old trucks and nothing wrong with older ford's! But i wouldn't have a newer truck! Thanks for your help!

[@jeremiahfiek5495]

@@Tommy-rr7ez Newer trucks are total shit. The end

[@larrydixon-vi7ld]

88 to 95 had the throttle body , best truck you can own

[@corey6393]

Yeah, the TBI gets a bad rep from guys that wanna make horsepower, but they run clean and smooth, get decent economy, and are easy to diagnose and repair if issues arise. Simple and strong are good things. I drive a 91 K1500 Scottsdale with 75K and peeling blue paint.

[@TheREALOC1972]

I'm a Chevy guy but I've noticed ALOT Bullnose and Bricknose F150's being rebuilt too, They haven't started to go up price yet like the OBS Chevys have.

[@CarportCustoms]

I love those fords too

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@CarportCustoms Yeah I seriously considering getting one for my next daily driver, I never keep a car more than 4 or 5 years, Right now my daily is a 73 Buick Regal (Same body as the Monte Carlo and Cutlass) that I bought for $1200 5 years ago and then put another 5-6 k in to do a budget restoration/ slight mods on it. My buddy has a 80 or 81 F100 that I've been thinking about snagging up that used to be a U.S. Forestry truck

[@JLO_96GT]

The fords are awesome

[@Frusie]

The OBS fords aswell

[@haterraid7]

Took a 91 from 42k to 107k, she’s been nothing but good to me. Rebuilt tb, cap+rotor, brakes and pitman idler arm is all I’ve done so far. And ps the vortec heads crack at 100k

[@CarportCustoms]

Yea mine in the video has lots of miles and leaks oil but won’t give up. I even treat it like crap but won’t give up. It also don’t have enough power to get out of its own way

[@txpete296]

Man, thanks for all the info. I had a couple of these back in the 90s and I'm looking to get another. I want the big dog with crew cab and longbed. Always loved these trucks

[@thruitallauto2538]

I had bought a 86 square body when it was 6 yrs old never had a minutes trouble out of it, still have it, has a LS in it now

[@Bloodbain88]

I have a 1983 K30. I was tired of the 350 being such a dog while towing, I was in the process of purchasing an LQ9 to swap into it when a 12 valve cummins fell in my lap. So I went with that. I love how well these trucks handle swaps.

[@thruitallauto2538]

@ yeah these trucks are unreal, I’ve been wanting a 2500 they just cost to much

[@Bloodbain88]

@@thruitallauto2538 I know and the prices are going up fast now. Do you remember what you paid for yours back in the day? I'm lucky and got mine for $3k, and it lived in a barn and in corn fields it's whole life, so no rust. The k20's and k30's are getting really hard to find. I think either they didn't make as many of them or they all got worked to death.

[@KennyFisher-io4dm]

Owned my '67 Camaro SS, introduced the 350 small bock, and in 67 a Camaro exclusive! Owned it since May '75 and rebuilt motor once in '78! Still runs and drives like new! Also own a '90 Chevy K2500, for over 20 years, with over 200K on original drive train! Had to replace the tired 350 last month, with a Raptor 350 engine! It'll outlast me! You just can't beat the 350 chevy small block! Although my '87 Grand National(New in '88 when I bought it) and original '68 Cougar 428 Cobra Jet with ram air still kicks ass!

[@timothysalter3025]

I got a 98 GMC. My current problem is the shift lock solenoid. Replaced it with a Dorman part from Napa for $100.00. Now it works when it wants.

[@CarportCustoms]

Those solenoid's are known to be problematic.

[@Olds_Pwr]

I do not believe those were solenoids, they were thermal actuators. No click in or click out.

[@arkansastrey9694]

Nice Video ! Got two of these trucks an 88 gmc longbed w/t and a 93 chevy silverado ex cab , fixin to give the 93 to my son when he gets his permit next week. We gotta put in a heater core and duct door accuator, the wipers sometimes stick on , fix some steering wheel slop . Drop th rear 2 inch , sittin on 17's . His pappy does custom paint so he gets to pick whatevr there, im keepin the bumper for my 69 and getn him a roll pan , maybe a bed cover . By thw time hes 16 he will be rockin a classic pre airbags/ computer OBS from an era where trucks were still cool enough to come with ash trays ! We all have that one truck we regret ever letting go , my high school truck a 1990 short wide sport 350 5 speed ,wish i still had it.

[@CarportCustoms]

Thats awesome. I love hear Dads still doing projects with their sons

[@lukesa7770]

All aftermarket lights I always wrap with a clear ppf with uv blocker. I find it helps keep them from yellowing. I also run some sealant around where the lense and housings meet to help with fogging

[@corey6393]

What is clear ppf?

[@corey6393]

What is clear ppf?

[@lukesa7770]

@@corey6393 clear paint protection film

[@corey6393]

@@lukesa7770 Cool, thanks for the info.

[@texassquarebody6119]

Between my dad and I we own several obs, we love them. We have 95 C30 Dually, 95 K1500 Z71, 98 K2500 4wd, 97 K2500 4wd, 2 Door Tahoe 4wd, 4 door tahoe 4wd, single cab stepside 4wd, single cab short bed 2wd, etc...We also have a massive 4wd Squarebody collection, I focus more on restoring my Squarebodies. One of my favorite truck's, is my 4wd nbs 07 HD Classic 2500, 6.0. cat eye, that generation (99-07) is one of the best. I personally love all 3 of those generations.

[@CarportCustoms]

Wow that’s a lot of projects

[@sega2229]

One huge problem when it comes to these trucks is the stepside bed I can not find any kind of replacement parts for the panels

[@TheNerdSwagg]

They make them out of poly urethane place in CA won’t ever break again guy has a video of him stepping on his

[@sega2229]

@ are you talking about street concept?

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

I am putting a 454 in my 90 sierra soon,got the motor a few months ago but due to weak finances is going to be a while before I get to it, I had the truck for 12 years now.

[@CarportCustoms]

Sounds like a fun project, you'll love the big block

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

Not sure if your 90 is a 1500 or 2500 or 3500 but if your going from small block to the big block 454 you might want to check on beefing up front end cause of the weight difference. You might not have to but i would check if you haven't already.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

It is a 1500, I heard or saw somewhere that the small block and big block use the same coil springs, if not it will be a little lower without doing nothing else, but I appreciate your comment.

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

@Zelaznogsiul-63 OK well I hope it works out cause believe me i know it's not cheap! This thing I got a few months ago has broke me and i hope to get a lot more done next week so I can at least drive it. I've had it 4 maybe 5 months and i have drove it a 1 1/2 miles and im bout to have a fit to drive it. When I bought it I was told it needed a new fuel pump and slave cylinder needed bled. Slave cylinder was good but fuel pump is the nicest thing that was wrong. Motor is good and trans is good but everything else is wore out. Just watch your front end close! I know many where wheels just fell on ground and I was with a buddy of mine and he swapped motors and we pulled our and both front wheels laid flat on the road. Becareful and let me know when it works out!

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

@ It is all part of the process, just got my f150 engine rebuild installed and running, now I have my 2006 300c srt8 engine back in and waiting to get spark plugs to start it for the first time, I live for this stuff, wish I had more money and time.

[@johnleca]

really good, direct, specific and helpful information.

[@CarportCustoms]

Thanks you our goal is to always drop a lil knowledge

[@DangerRanger2024]

Thanks for all the good info. I have a 90 dually from my grandfather. It's a one owner, has the granny low gear in it. He ordered it straight from the dealer. I have 160k on it on the original motor.

[@CarportCustoms]

Wanna sell it

[@dolos]

that roof paint is beautiful

[@CarportCustoms]

Thank you. That was my 1st attempt at lowrider style roof paint. I did that about 2 yrs ago

[@Greatday68]

A few things I don't like about the OBS is people forgot about the 99 Tahoe everyone always says 88-98 OBS. well they did make a few in 99. And the only issues I've ever had with it is the fuel pump went out a few times and only when it had a full tank,

[@CarportCustoms]

also the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks were made in OBS till 2000

[@GlassWerx]

@Greatday68 iv got a 99 suburban and c3500. Both are a pain to get parts for being they are still the obs style and part stores love to argue that the 99 was not an obs. Got to point I just tell them it's a 98 since the parts are the same 😆

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

​@@GlassWerx I'm not sure where your at and where you are trying to get parts but my 88 GMC K 2500 AND my 89 GMC K3500 both are Ext Cab long beds and 99 % of the time my auto parts here have my parts on the shelf and if not they can have them by the next morning. My 89 K3500 I've just started working on it and I just called the first of this week and I had a long list of parts I needed, I need more but budget won't let me get everything til next month, and everything was on their shelves and NONE of it was from China cause I will keep looking before I buy china. I'm talking bout new radiator starter and many other main parts and last month I got gas tank, 34 gal., fuel pump brake calibers and several more and all on shelves. I got these at O'Reilly. But Napa is the same. I hope this will help!

[@GlassWerx]

@Tommy-rr7ez 88 and 89 aren't the problem. It's the 99 suburban and my 99 crew cab 1 ton that come up n the computers as the nbs and not the obs or classic body style. Even at the dealers it's a pain n the ass gettn parts for the 99 classic bc the computers always go to the nbs. Same with Napa advanced auto zone orileys. Even online like rock auto ect are the same way.

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

@GlassWerx Now that's messed up cause I know your not the first but at least you've got sense enough to just say 88! Until this video i actually thought OBS went to 2001 but I learned something today so it's a great day.

[@TheShrimpfather-aka-Martin]

nice lil run thru bro, definitely reminds me of better times growing up, my cousin had an '89 single cab stepside and i had a '93 s10 extended cab, both our first vehicles, used to tinker on em all the time...

[@CarportCustoms]

Thank you. Yea we are trying to live the glory days again lol

[@dizzledizzle8924]

Man I've last year 98 OBS. No one makes a dash for those, and if you look on Ebay people want $800 - $1200 for one. Got extremely lucky and found a complete no cracked one in a junk yard for $100.

[@nordiccowboy3430]

I love my 92 C1500 V6 5 speed. I bought the glass lens Spyder headlights for less than $150.

[@CarportCustoms]

Score that’s awesome. I wasn’t able to find them that cheap

[@Blazin1978]

I am building me a 89 now. I have been working on it for a while now and am just wanting to get it riding and I will bag it later. I will just enjoy the 5/7 drop on 22's for now. Keep up the good work

[@CarportCustoms]

Heck yea that’s awesome. If you need any help reach out

[@Blazin1978]

@@CarportCustoms thanks man. Keep up with the great video's

[@CarportCustoms]

We will i promise

[@dandorris8531]

Yep, worked on my share back in the day at the dealership when they came out. There are all gutless wonders but very reliable. HVAC Mode door actuator motors was the big thing. Bad actuator would cause the air coming out to be stuck in defrost outlet or floor heat mode If you already haven't already experience that.

[@CarportCustoms]

Yea mine are messed up now. I have a spare and about to rebuild the whole HVAC doc

[@anindividual3889]

The door pins are one of the biggest let downs on these in my opinion.

[@CarportCustoms]

I would agree

[@streetbaptized]

Got a 89 sle sierra with the quad glass headlights, really hard to find. I’m planning on buying another one to keep stock. Nice trucks bro

[@Chadman_aye]

I bought a 95 regulator dually this summer. Can’t wait to have it street ready for next summer

[@CarportCustoms]

Awesome we just let our 96 4 door dually go. We miss it already

[@DanielPerryRally]

Man, i was laughing through this whole video. Used to have a 90 K1500. All the problems i was dealing with back then, you just about hit on. Truck was kind of a turd, but i miss it like hell. Fantastic video man

[@CarportCustoms]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. These trucks are not always the best, but they can bring back some good memories.

[@cannednolan8194]

I love my 94 crew cab. Has a 350 that burns oil with a 8’x10’ dump box. I have hauled 7000 lbs in the back of it in sand. Didn’t want to do over 40mph or 60kmh. Which is fine I took back roads so it didn’t have to work as hard. The most base model doesn’t even have a radio. It a little over 23’ long. I know how I would like to fix it up.

[@CarportCustoms]

Heck yea that’s kool

[@thruitallauto2538]

Best trucks that came out, had very good luck with these trucks, had a 95, had a 5sp gave trouble

[@ronaldsummey469]

I've had a 94 1500 for the last year and half put new motor and transmission in it and I love my truck.

[@CarportCustoms]

Heck yea. Now cut it up and make it custom

[@ronaldsummey469]

@CarportCustoms all ready have its c notched in the rear with 4 and 6 drop.

[@CarportCustoms]

Oh sweet you got a good start then. Find us on Facebook and share some pics

[@TruckNerd91]

I have two 1991 Silverados. I agree with much of you that you have said.

[@CarportCustoms]

Well thanks for watching and keep building

[@beefeater605]

Camera work is on point.

[@readplanet23]

Thank You sir for your honest approach to explaining OBS Chevys. You have my respect for your dedication. No. These old trucks aren’t the most technologically advanced. But they were built to last, get the job done, and can be modified & customized beyond belief. That is why, in my personal opinion, the OBS Chevys are the best ever built. Thank You again for providing a platform for we who appreciate quality. Have A Productive Day! 🛻🚚🚛

[@CarportCustoms]

You're welcome, these trucks are some of the best for building and modifying, but for reliability and performance, it's time for an upgrade. LS Swap the world

[@Horner181]

My 95 is a TBI 5.7 best to LS swap and be done,the main issues is the 4L60E and your absolutely right 95 sucks because of the swap over year

[@44thala49]

Doing a frame up on a 96 c1500 now but trashing the 4.3 and putting in a fuel injected stroker 427.

[@CarportCustoms]

Heck yea nice

[@44thala49]

Saw where you were at the battle in bama a while back. Wish I could have caught you there. I live about fifteen minutes north of the battleship park. Anyway, love what the channel is about and I’m looking forward to seeing more of it. Take care!

[@TheNerdSwagg]

You forgot about the taillights not working happen to every obs I had

[@Tallguy2015]

That’s why I bought a 2015 Silverado 2500HD WT Double Cab with a rebuilt title. It only had 76k miles and got it for $18k. It has the 6.0 that’ll run half a million miles. I didn’t want to spend $30k + on a nicer Crew Cab LTZ with the common tranny and AFM issues. I use to drive a 97 Tahoe that had seen better days. Just wanted something more modern with better ABS for winter weather.

[@lrg863]

Thank you for all the important information 👍🏽

[@AndyFluhrer]

I' own a few of these wonderful trucks!❤ The Beast....1995 6.5 turbo 1500 1.5 cab with posi Thunder.......1995 6.5 turbo crew cab 3500 dually Workman.....1995 6.5 turbo 2500 1.5 cab 4X4 longbox All awesome trucks once you tame the injection module!

[@CarportCustoms]

Those are some good OBS trucks! You've got a good thing going.

[@claudiagarrett6720]

Where can I find those wheels with the baby moons and white wall combo

[@anthonycress327]

I've had a couple of these and I love them I've had a 91 & 92 burban k15 and and a 98 c15 pickup and my son who is 5 has a eye for them to telling me he wants a k5 blazer or Tahoe

[@alkenny7074]

Had a 94 extended cab got over 300,000 miles on it and the original 5.7 still didn't use oil and purrred like a kitten. The rust demons got to the frame and body so I had to let it go. :( There is one problem I had and it's with the light duty 1/2 ton 5 speed transmission. Went through 3 of them ,2 used and the last one brand new. Even the Chev dealer said that they were a problem and junk. Only flaw in the entire truck and even then they meve rleft me stuck just gears wouldn't work so I had to start in 2nd and than to 4th if I remember right.

[@DuffWormburner]

Where can I get new door pulls for an '88 ?

[@brandonrobishaw7606]

I always felt like the obs GM truck made all the noise without any of the go. But a 302 or 351 Ford sound way better and are much faster.

[@garybrinker4522]

I have a 93 Chevrolet pu. Is it OBS?.What that stand for ?

[@jeffnorbert1871]

@@garybrinker4522 yes. Old body style.

[@garybrinker4522]

@jeffnorbert1871 OK, I guess don't seem that old to me..Still have a 68 in the weeds, that served us well from mid 70s to mid 90s😎

[@Olds_Pwr]

@@garybrinker4522 Slang for old body style, GM called them a GMT400. As you know, old is an opinion. These are newer trucks. Plastic dash, electronic speedometer, anti lock brakes and circuit boards for the rear lights are an example.

[@hill_billy8992]

Got a set of headers for my 98 5.7 vortec and was wondering what problems will i run into whit deleting my egr ?

[@GlassWerx]

Definitely alota truth here. 95s were also tbi 96 was first of the vortecs. The trans issues sucks with 95s. My sons is 95 and only trans we could find for it was out of a v6. Over a year and still going. Hes got his 95 iv got a 99 crew cab dually and wife has a 99 k1500 suburban so we been thru alota these obs issues. Door pims are the worst. Best ones i found were 15 bucks on amazon. Parts store ones wouldnt last a week on the crew cab.

[@CarportCustoms]

Awesome info thanks for sharing

[@bondovwvw]

Cunningham machine has the best quality door pin bushings.

[@GlassWerx]

@bondovwvw at the price the damn well should be. I guess i should have said the best easily affordable door pins. If I had the extra 200 I'd buy a set for my crew cab but for 15 bucks a pair the ones on Amazon are 10x better then the parts store ones for 20 bucks a pin. Eventually I'll upgrade to Cunningham but you are right everyone iv known to have them have had nothing but good to say about them.

[@MrOiram46]

@@GlassWerx Don’t forget to get new or at least decent-condition door weatherstripping as well; I replaced my door bushings for my 1998 Suburban with the cunningham machine bushings and my doors still rattled, but they at least didn’t sag anymore. I even checked the door latches and striker bolts, but they weren’t the problem on mine. The bushings are true quality because most cheap bushings would’ve gave out from months of rattling, but these ones are still in perfect shape. When I got new weatherstripping, my Burb’s doors didn’t rattle anymore even on poorly-maintaned roads.

[@GlassWerx]

@MrOiram46 awesome info thanks. I'll eventually order 2 sets. One for my crew cab and one for my wife's burb.

[@coldhartedtv]

Full- size version of a S10. Good video brother

[@CarportCustoms]

I have been saying that too. I’ve built both and they are very much alike

[@coldhartedtv]

@CarportCustoms for sure been my go to for years

[@WonderfulTurntables-mw8ik]

Question brake light works on mines only when you press them what should I do ?

[@CarportCustoms]

Um that’s how brake lights work lol. Now if you talking about the running light not working ?

[@smokin_keto]

Just picked up a 93 stepside with 326k miles, still running fine but I’m ready to swap out the tired v6 for an Ls. 💪🏽

[@CarportCustoms]

Do it, its easy

[@smokin_keto]

@@CarportCustoms what year or gen LS would be the best to replace my 93 v6? I know some are drive by cable and others drive by wire.

[@CarportCustoms]

Gen 3 is our go to and we prefer the drive by cable so you retain your factory pedal.

[@smokin_keto]

@@CarportCustoms awesome, thanks for that info

[@stephensnipes2469]

Where can I get one of the metal dashboards,, bud?

[@Supafly88]

Who sells the metal dash?

[@CarportCustoms]

Here is the link to them facebook.com/share/15pChMU1uB/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[@Supafly88]

@CarportCustoms thank you!

[@Antoni-m8m]

95 was last year of 5.7l tbi 210hp@4000 and 300tq@ 2800rpm, Would shift 4400rpm. And 96 was first year for 5.7l vortec 255hp@4600rpm and 330tq@2800rpm, Would shift @5000rpm.

[@rippingandflippingcards4135]

Are te 2wd and 4x4 tahoes 95-99 the same frame?

[@RonaldRepinski]

@rippingandflippingcards4135 from the middle of the doors the frame same as a trunk from the the middle back tahoe is different from a truck and suburban. 4wd and rwd front suspension are deferent of each other as well

[@rippingandflippingcards4135]

Understood on the 2wd vs 4wd. is the frame the same on a 95 tahoe 2wd as a 99 4wd? they seem the same.

[@dieselsoggydog6299]

Bought my 1500 new back in 1994. Really liked that truck until it started to leave me on the side of the road. Like your said, it was under powered. Struggled to pull my enclosed trailer. So I got rid of it a bought a 98 Ram 2500 with the 12v Cummins (still have the RAM).

[@corey6393]

Can't really compare a TBI 350 to a 12V Cummins for power. Totally different tools for the job.

[@CarportCustoms]

The 12v Cummins is the king of diesel trucks

[@corey6393]

@@CarportCustoms True, but comparing its towing capabilities to a TBI 350 isn't really fair. Should compare with a 360.

[@dieselsoggydog6299]

@ Really wasn't comparing, But they are both trucks used to haul and tow. True one is 1/2 ton other 3/4 ton. But the ck1500 was rated to pull the enclosed but was not able, unless you drove 50mph in 3rd gear.

[@byroncummings2952]

I've owned my 1995 since 2003. Great truck, has never left me stranded. And yes, the 95 5.7 are slow but simple. Not really a fan of the 1996+ with the spider injection or 3rd door.

[@CarportCustoms]

I’m not a fan of the 3rd door either. They’re just weird.

[@byroncummings2952]

@@CarportCustoms all the GMT400s I rode in the 3rd door rattled even when relatively new. Finding a 95 with the new dash but without the 3rd door was hard even in 2003

[@thesetruths1404]

I don't think the 1995 4L60E is limited to 1995 transmission replacement. 1993 thru 1995 easily works. 1996 thru 1998/9/0 can also work with minor electrical connection mods.

[@steveraus3495]

Please elaborate on the 95 -only transmissions. I have a 95 1/2-ton FWD with all tranny that slips when hot. I was planning to swap in another 4L60E from a 2002 FWD Tahoe. I also have a 95 2wd 3/4 ton parts truck with a 4L80E I was going to use behind a Cadillac 500 in a medium duty truck I'm building. What stand-alone controller do you recommend. Your thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated. I subscribed and liked.

[@CarportCustoms]

I don’t know exactly what’s different it something to do with the inside think it’s the valve body. I have learned of this over the years dealing with them. Something about how the ecu talks to the trans or something like that.

[@WillThat]

I pulled apart my 96 after it got flooded. I need to get it back together. ☹️

[@CarportCustoms]

Get out there we hope to inspire others with our content

[@josephburke8352]

LMC truck has a lot of replacements for just about everything when it comes to these trucks

[@CarportCustoms]

Yes but the quality of LMC parts have gone down hill on a lot of things.

[@leosantos1394]

Where can you get the door pulls, besides a local junkyard?

[@CarportCustoms]

We found them on eBay and Amazon

[@isaiahmoore3771]

By any chance could you tell me the name of the company that sells the metal dash? Thank u!

[@CarportCustoms]

I can do you one even better, here is the link obsmetaldash.com

[@80fordmustang6]

I want a 88-94 badly my wife has a 99 Tahoe love it but don’t wanna deal with emissions I currently have a 77 k20 which oddly I found while looking for a obs

[@CarportCustoms]

77 K20 is a kool ride too

[@christopherarmbruster6241]

I have a 95 gmc one 5.7. After it’s sits overnight it takes longer for it fire up. What do u think it is ?

[@CarportCustoms]

Honestly that could be a number of issues. Im no mechanic tho. We just build trucks. We are glorified parts changers lol. Sorry we couldnt help

[@aaadamt964]

I don't understand how these are so popular. All the off road magazines tried to build the ifs back in the 90's. No matter what they threw at them they ended up doing an SAS. Getting the body gaps right and the doors closing correctly is difficult.

[@JLO_96GT]

@@aaadamt964 they are cheap, plentiful and super easy to work on.

[@CarportCustoms]

They are popular because the ppl that grew up around the time these came out are now old men with deep pockets. So the demand for them have went up, so does the price

[@petevise]

@@aaadamt964 what do you not understand? Most people did not buy these to build IFS offroad rigs. They bought them to drive and work with. Simple designs, decent looks, and comfy. I dont see anyone claiming anywhere that the 88-98 IFS is special

[@ShiftingClassics]

I got a 93 Chevy long bed I got going. Being a guy that nows very little mechanic work let’s see what’s happens haha

[@CarportCustoms]

Heck yea bro. You can do it

[@donaldkey8839]

Need return to carbs and full frames

[@CarportCustoms]

Yea that will never happen tho

[@treychastain4686]

Im not a chevy fan personally however these are one of the best teucks to own. Everything os like $29.99 at AutoZone. And there a trillion of them in junkyards.

[@CarportCustoms]

For sure

[@martyswaney1098]

The damn fuel pump. Take the bed off or get 10 lbs of rust dumped on your face. Cut out a access panel? What a pain in the ass.

[@josephsaucedo8691]

For being gut less iv take a few 5.3 out . They do have a better top end but I'm not free way racing. Lol . Iv been trying to find those same clear side markers there no easy to find in that style.

[@mattm2684]

I wish i lived in south and not the rust belt. I want a 2wd 2dr tahoe almost impossible to find where i live

[@jonaathansimons7938]

Been daily driving my late Grandfather's '96 6.5L TD for several years. Replaced engine @ exactly 102K (threw a rod), & have had the 4L80E rebuilt @ 138K. It's sloooow & noisy w/4" exhaust, Heath Tuner & a Turbo Master. I hope to never part with it.

[@zachnelson7221]

I will run nothing but these old trucks or older. Will not run anything newer than a 98. You couldn't give me a newer one.

[@CarportCustoms]

I like 99-07. The LS is the new 350chevy

[@TateReggie]

Right on!

[@DJJDSKREWED]

Love my obs's

[@CarportCustoms]

So do we

[@carloslira5065]

Old body style is 60s 70s C10 trucks... oh I forgot I'm old... 😂😂

[@95Sn95]

I don't agree with the statement the TBI engines have no power, that's kinda foolish, is it a vortech gen 1 sbc? Absolutely not but a TBI 350 actually bugs right along nicely, way better than a stock smogger Qjet 350 in a square body. My 88 c1500 Silverado reg cab with the TBI 350 700r4 and factory 3.42s was my uncles new and mine eventually and it would do pretty solid smokers and would haul right along nicely, only mod was a crane compucam and dual exhaust I did for him back when it was only a couple years old. but to be honest I never noticed any gain from those with the stock tune. Fastest thing around not by a long shot but for a bone stock pickup it was pretty healthy. In this day n age of 600 wheel being effortless yeah 210hp seems slack but HP wasn't where the TBI engines shined it's the low rpm TQ, those restrictive swirl port heads make serious grunt off idle to 3500. Maybe being 50 and growing up in 70s 80s 90s with some super slow cars it doesn't take much to make me think hmm not bad but I've experienced and owned way faster vehicles so it's not like I dont know what fast is. In my opinion for what it's worth which is nothing is gmt400 trucks are the last beefy built old school pickup. Gmt 800s awesome engines ok trans and axles other than that a terrible truck they have light duty components and the worst steel available when they were manufactured, I never seen such rust prone domestic truck they are everywhere here in Maine rotted in half or stress cracked. my 92 c1500 has solid frame and typical body rust can corners rockers and wheel arch rust, the brakes are way beefier than a gmt800 1500 4wd... What's that say, it's pretty sad? 400s are way more refined than squarebodys but depending on intended use are better or not, like lifting, the squarebodys solid axl is better suited and way cheaper to lift with less problems. The only inherit problem with 400s is rust and if the frame is solid but the body is ok but has its tender spots like any vehicle if someone doesn't mind getting their hand dirty and nicked up it's salvageable, floors, rockers and quarters and other patch panels are dirt cheap and easy to replace. Replacement drivetrain is all easily acquirable and cheap, simple and to strait forward to replace. The 700 is a weak link but stock power levels and maintenance will give you years of service, the 250k mile 700 in my truck was behind a 4.3, I pulled it when I did a v8 swap but sitting in a basement for 15 years later I had to toss it back in as a temp when my built 700 let go and it still works fine but it can't hold a mild 350hp 350 but why should it. As far as I'm concerned the 400s have no Achilles heels, any issues are all caused by age and wear and they can be kept on the road indefinitely if you want too bother. And last but not least they are a really handsome muscular looking truck, a true classic.

[@CarportCustoms]

You say you disagree with my no power statement then say in this long ass comment that compared to todays engines they had no power but could get the job. Thats is pretty much what i said. They were reliable easy to work on but gutless. So the best choice today is to LS swap them. No matter how or what you try to say. The number don’t lie. The were low hp and mediocre torq. It was ok at best in its time but needs an upgrade

[@TriStarWorkshop]

Same problems as any other car but they're non-CAN Bus, RWD, Body-on-frame trucks

[@CarportCustoms]

100% that’s why i love these trucks

[@bmint]

My 01 Sierra is slightly better.. I’ve deleted most sensors and computers.. It’s a beast 😜

[@OurkidsFLPRL2957]

Everyone that knows knows but really I'd say keep it in the dark, beside that I don't trust any vehicle past 2006.

[@ryanhicks942]

41 years old here and I STILL don’t like the OBS trucks. The 88-94 dash looks horrible! It’s square body and NBS bubble eye for me.

[@CarportCustoms]

See i love the square dash OBS. To each is own tho. We don’t have to love the same trucks to be homies tho.

[@joshm3149]

Have 2 of them myself well one truck and a tahoe both 98 both bad trans tahoe no reverse silverado lost 3rd and 4th. Lol

[@robertarthurs328]

OBS doesn't seem fitting particularly if you state the year model. Besides I consider "OBS" to 40 , 50 , 60. Whose idea ?

[@CarportCustoms]

Ok so as per the internet and the Truckin scene it’s OBS 88-98 GMT400. NBS is 99-07 and NNBS 08- 14.

[@robertarthurs328]

Kids

[@CarportCustoms]

Thanks Bit i figure the grey beard would give it away that I’m not a kid lol

[@robertarthurs328]

I'm sure you're my kids age

[@CarportCustoms]

Well that would explain why you think OBS is 60s and older. Lol

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

Just the accent .....what part of Louisiana are you from

[@CarportCustoms]

Lake Charles

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

@CarportCustoms nice we are in Rayne

[@Olds_Pwr]

GMT400. These trucks were reliable on the mechanical side but cheaply made on everything else.

[@CarportCustoms]

100%

[@robertarthurs328]

Late 80s - 90s GM done simple easy

[@damienrubio9585]

The real issue with obs trucks is the damn idiots that drive them

[@CarportCustoms]

I don’t think that’s an OBS problem. That’s a people problem

[@bradzimmerman3171]

No thanks-I found out they have to be worked on constantly,one thing after another-expensive trucks even when you do it yourself

[@CarportCustoms]

Man to be honest, We have had some that we spend lots of money and time. But some that have lots of miles and get beat on and don’t need much

[@CrowCreekOutdoors]

They were the best pickups Chevy ever made. Easy to work on, but not constantly necessary to work on. Everything they made after 98 has been garbage.

[@CarportCustoms]

EH I like the 99-07. The LS engines are great and powerfull.

[@95Sn95]

Best part is you can old school it effortless, intake carb and an hei your in the 70s

[@CarportCustoms]

True true

[@jtmartin8445]

In stock form that’s the most un reliable pile of garbage gm ever built. My dad had a 92 tbi k1500 and it was garbage even with meticulous maintenance my dad still had to put an engine in that truck every year he drove it and he wasn’t really hard on that truck or any of the engines for that matter. They’re just junk. The transmissions are junk as well. Only thing in that truck that was original was the rear and front differentials.

[@andygilbertson8925]

So you claim all the OBS's are worth money... I am sitting with 6, newest being '94 all mostly complete!! Find a place I can sell all the parts!!

[@andyanaoutdoors2487]

Had a 96 it was a turd. Worst I have ever owned.

[@CarportCustoms]

That is the sad truth some are complete turds

[@gmaker69]

Had a 96 three fuelpumps

[@olds260]

Disagree...No LS Swaps in these keep em older generation Chevy blocks... Keep those LS engines away from these truck and older... Put those LS Engines in Teslas or any Evs

[@CarportCustoms]

I say LS swap the word. Best engine on the planet

[@petevise]

That called an opinion homie. The LS swap makes it an entirely different truck. Can get well over 20 mpg, and never have to worry about TBI or spider injectors messing up. Plus you'll already be making over 100-400 more N/A hp depending on how rowdy you wanna make your daily. The transmissions like the 4l80es are better too or a T56 will go in and likely last longer than any stock 700r4 or early 4l60e. There is literally no downside other than folks saying they prefer an older engine. Big whoop, they can buy their own. I own a few of these including a 454 c3500 srw and it's an absolute POS. My 5.3 2002 1500 drives better and likely tows better. If the BB ever blows ill give it one chance and make it a 496 and if it blows its getting a 454LSX with a blower.

[@olds260]

@petevise Exactly that's ur Opinion...LS Swaps are LAME... Homie....My Opinion🧐

[@olds260]

Wouldn't be any LS engines if it wasn't for the OG small Block Chevys....Respect Ur Elder Engines in History

[@CarportCustoms]

The LS is a small block that comes with forged internals 6 bolt main and more HP than any small block from back in the day. Then with little cash you can get more HP out of it. Oh and most of them get well over 300k miles with little issues. But yea your right LS swaps are lame

[@thesetruths1404]

2025. Lucky to find that truck or one like it 1994 to 1998 (best modern-ish years IMO) for $5,000 now. I recently paid $1,200 for a 1995, 229,000 miles, 5.7L, automatic with a problem with 2nd gear. Hoping its just a seal/o-ring with a valve or solenoid in the valve body. Anyways, prices since covid never really went down. See how the government ruins things? MAGA