However, they’re still affordable for now. However, with the surge in interest from sport truck enthusiasts, prices for the project trucks have nearly doubled. Several years ago, it was possible to pick up an OBS on the cheap. It’s hard to deny the explosion of the OBS models onto the used truck market, and we’re ready to jump in as well. Did that grab your attention? Good, because these trucks seem to be fueling a nostalgia movement as they spike in popularity. He gave the truck a cosmetic makeover with a cowl-induction hood, an Earl Scheib paint job, a 24-inch suspension drop, and 17-inch aluminum Rally wheels, then added CARB-legal shorty headers, and a performance exhaust system, some TBI modifications, and a chip change from Hypertech, and had the 4L60 rebuilt.It’s hard to grasp that 1988 was 33 years ago, so while you’re letting that settle in and allowing the memories of the better days to flood in, let’s add on and discuss a dream purchase for some – the Chevy Old Body Style (OBS) truck. Jeff's truck had 204,000 miles on it when he bought it, though it was on its recently installed second engine. "Blue collar bruisers," as Jeff described them. Each build was slightly different in scope, but both were a budget-oriented makeover with some performance parts. Jeff's build, Jake, appeared in three issues of Car Craft, while Tim's build, Elwood, did so for Chevy High Performance.
They dubbed the pair Jake and Elwood, and both proceeded to build them as magazine project vehicles. A former Caltrans truck, Jeff Smith bought it from a government auction actually, he and friend Tim Moore each bought Caltrans trucks one day in 2004. Most of you will recognize this 1993 GMC Sierra C1500 single cab short bed pickup.
Personally, I'm happy to comply with tailpipe emissions I like clean air, but I wish California would ease up on the bureaucratic-minded visual inspection restrictions and pedantic engine swap guidelines. You'll also need to prove that the ECM is unmodified and contains the factory programming. Although these engines are definitely cleaner running, with sequential port fuel injection and precise engine management systems, to be CARB-approved, every single component of the donor chassis needs to be in place, from the smallest hose in the EVAP system to the manifolds and catalytic converters, which may or may not fit GMT400's frame. Things aren't any easier for folks looking to install a newer 4.8, 5.3, or any other LS1 variant. With today's aftermarket performance parts, it's entirely possible to build a cleaner running, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient small block Chevy to replace the outdated TBI system and its accompanying electronics.
It's shortsighted for places like California to be so restrictive with what modifications are allowed.
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