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This 91 Silverado became a project by accident during COVID. We were building a 1969 Camaro resto-mod and had part supply issues. This truck showed up on a local Facebook Marketplace and the price was right. We did NOT have a specific plan, so it has been a develop-as-we-go build. Needless to say, this has been an adventure and a fun project.
The Chevrolet C1500 pickup truck was one of the most popular vehicles on American roads during the 1990s. Produced from 1988 to 1998, this versatile truck was available in various body styles and configurations, making it a popular choice for personal and commercial use.
Nicknamed OBS (Old Body Style) after the introduction of its Silverado successor, the 1988-1998 Chevrolet remains a beloved and iconic truck to this day.
The key goals in the development of the OBS was to improve the overall performance and capabilities of the truck while also making it more comfortable, convenient and contemporary in appearance.
The fourth-generation Chevy trucks featured a completely redesigned exterior and interior. The new design featured a more aerodynamic front end with a sloped hood, a flush, curved grille, front bumper, and flush-mounted headlights. The cab was designed with sedan-style doors with flush window glass.
The interior redesign featured a more modern dashboard and gauges and improved seating and storage options.
It was available in several different body styles, including regular, extended, and crew cabs. The regular cab was the most basic model, with seating for two or three passengers and a standard six-foot bed. The extended cab added a small rear seating area and an extended six-foot bed, while the crew cab offered full-size rear doors and a roomy back seat.
Under the hood, the 1988 Chevrolet C1500 offered several engine options. The base engine was the LB4 4.3L V6, which produced 160 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. Other engine options included the L03 5.0L V8, the L05 5.7L V8, and a 6.2L Detroit Diesel V8.
The fourth-generation remains popular among truck enthusiasts because of its sleek styling and powerful V8 engines, and is a favorite to upgrade to more modern components.
We took complete advantage of this amazing plafortm and took steps to upgrade to newest technologies and specifications. We have included modern coil over suspension, GEN IV LS drivetrain, and later model interior integrations. The truck drives down the road like a brand-new late mode car!
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