Restoration Knowledge
Technical guides, build spotlights, and expert tips from the truck community. Everything you need to know about OBS restoration.
18 articles published
Mar 19, 2026
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At Elite Car Components, we take packaging seriously. Every part that leaves our vault is protected by a multi-layer packaging system design...
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Mar 17, 2026
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As OBS trucks age, electrical gremlins become increasingly common. Intermittent gauges, flickering lights, dead windows, and phantom warning...
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Mar 17, 2026
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As OBS trucks age, electrical gremlins become common. The most common culprit is corroded ground connections. Clean every ground point on th...
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Mar 15, 2026
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Choosing the right wheels can completely transform the look of your OBS truck. But fitment matters — the wrong offset, bolt pattern, or di...
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Mar 15, 2026
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Choosing the right wheels transforms the look of your OBS truck but fitment matters. OBS Chevy and GMC half-tons use 5x5 (5x127mm) bolt patt...
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Mar 14, 2026
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A complete tear-down and restructuring of a classic big block....
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Mar 13, 2026
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Overheating is the number one killer of OBS truck engines. The good news is that a complete cooling system overhaul is straightforward and r...
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Mar 13, 2026
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Overheating is the number one killer of OBS truck engines. Start with a 3-row aluminum radiator as the gold standard upgrade. Add a proper f...
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Mar 11, 2026
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Every OBS truck tells a story through its Vehicle Identification Number. Learning to read your VIN unlocks valuable information about your t...
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Mar 11, 2026
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Every OBS truck tells a story through its Vehicle Identification Number. Positions 1-3 identify the manufacturer (1GC means Chevrolet USA). ...
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Mar 9, 2026
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If your C10 or OBS truck still runs rear drum brakes, a disc brake conversion is one of the most impactful safety upgrades you can make. Mod...
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Mar 9, 2026
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If your C10 or OBS truck still runs rear drum brakes, a disc brake conversion is one of the most impactful safety upgrades you can make. Mod...
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Mar 7, 2026
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One of the most popular modifications for pre-1995 OBS trucks is swapping in the updated 1995-1998 dashboard. The newer dash features a more...
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Mar 7, 2026
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One of the most popular OBS modifications is swapping in the updated 1995-1998 dashboard. The newer dash features a centralized radio, impro...
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Mar 5, 2026
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The debate between OBS (Old Body Style, 1988-1998) and NBS (New Body Style, 1999-2006) Chevy trucks has been raging in the truck community f...
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Mar 3, 2026
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If you own an 88-98 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra, these five upgrades can take your OBS from good to great. First, LED Headlight Conversion...
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Mar 1, 2026
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Restoring an OBS Chevy truck is one of the most rewarding projects a truck enthusiast can take on. The GMT400 platform, produced from 1988 t...
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Mar 1, 2026
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Restoring an OBS Chevy truck is one of the most rewarding projects a truck enthusiast can take on. The GMT400 platform, produced from 1988 t...
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