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

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  • @colton2804
    @colton2804 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love both of them

  • @ReadingAreaRailfan
    @ReadingAreaRailfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @kevinrichards3288
    @kevinrichards3288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
      @timothykeith1367 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The squarebody Surburban also was produced longer

  • @kevinrichards3288
    @kevinrichards3288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like the square bodies.

  • @kevinrichards3288
    @kevinrichards3288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @robertemmons2260
    @robertemmons2260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @johnnymula2305
    @johnnymula2305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @adventures223
    @adventures223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @kevinrichards3288
    @kevinrichards3288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @calvinsallee
    @calvinsallee ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @timeout1569
    @timeout1569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @jacksonwoolbright1058
    @jacksonwoolbright1058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @FirstPlaceAutoParts
      @FirstPlaceAutoParts  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @ronniegiddens2372
    @ronniegiddens2372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dylanyoung8210
    @dylanyoung8210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @RubenMartinez-rl9mf
    @RubenMartinez-rl9mf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I also own a 1986 C10 Silverado love it 😀

  • @n_y_o_o_m
    @n_y_o_o_m ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BubbaAyers1969
    @BubbaAyers1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @FirstPlaceAutoParts  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @chasauto2932
    @chasauto2932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @BornToBeFamed
    @BornToBeFamed ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @9thgatedim273
    @9thgatedim273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the square body short bed bigger then obs short bed

  • @trimparts7025
    @trimparts7025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love those Squarebody trucks!

  • @freedomisntfree2089
    @freedomisntfree2089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ACF6180T
    @ACF6180T ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @angelcastro3714
    @angelcastro3714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Square body they are the best

  • @chadlewis346
    @chadlewis346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @snuffdipper6611
    @snuffdipper6611 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I own both and I love both that’s all I’ll ever own

  • @jbncnow
    @jbncnow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @norgeek
    @norgeek ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidjessee7701
    @davidjessee7701 ปีที่แล้ว

    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…

  • @badtater2
    @badtater2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.🇺🇲👍😀

  • @tp5776
    @tp5776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😉

  • @rodgereldridge6747
    @rodgereldridge6747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FirstPlaceAutoParts
      @FirstPlaceAutoParts  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @markhoffman9674
    @markhoffman9674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @clarencemc3rd295
    @clarencemc3rd295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ext cab no back doors too

  • @freedomforall5071
    @freedomforall5071 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @tristanhanson1865
    @tristanhanson1865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love my 98 k1500

  • @leitnertrucking661
    @leitnertrucking661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @FirstPlaceAutoParts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @markwilliams5606
    @markwilliams5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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. 🇺🇸🏁🌄

  • @72gunslinger
    @72gunslinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @jbncnow
      @jbncnow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @cjamesr0877
    @cjamesr0877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @FirstPlaceAutoParts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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)

  • @NPC-Gamer
    @NPC-Gamer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @meuhey
    @meuhey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    full axles with leaf springs for the win

  • @mexdrago3009
    @mexdrago3009 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love both butit square bodies are too expensive now and the cheap ones are rusted. Obs are more tight and aligned. I can have more parts that are not dented and rusted out. I love 90s simplicity, too. There's plenty of kits now to add a solid axel to obs, too. My mext obs will be a 2 door yukon.

  • @scottwooldridge8946
    @scottwooldridge8946 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @johnnymack8442
    @johnnymack8442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gmt400 is the best truck chevy ever made !

  • @JacobAnaya369
    @JacobAnaya369 ปีที่แล้ว

    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. 😎

  • @norcalrey2197
    @norcalrey2197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @jbncnow
    @jbncnow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @sinistersilverado965
    @sinistersilverado965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the GMT800 is the best truck

  • @markknapp8438
    @markknapp8438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I owned both..obs is by far the best

  • @BadBoyJ01
    @BadBoyJ01 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Square body for the when

  • @tylerrosborough438
    @tylerrosborough438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OBS

  • @brandonbell3089
    @brandonbell3089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @FirstPlaceAutoParts
      @FirstPlaceAutoParts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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