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Project Artemis Debut! Our 1997 GMC Sierra Goals and Plans

In the first-ever OBS Builders Guide, we put our direct focus on swapping the factory engine for a Blueprint Engines 383c.i. stroker motor, an American… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . December 10, 2020

1983 Custom Deluxe C10 Squarebody with Vintage Air on a 5.7L V8

This truck is an ’83 Custom Deluxe C10 Squarebody. It has a 5.7 tuned port engine swapped out of an ’88 Trans Am along with… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . December 08, 2020

The Raven | Our 1965 Chevy C-10 Budget Build from Beginning to End!

Beginning to End with This  Soaring C10  The Raven” from Edgar Allan Poe was his most popular literary creation, although it did not bring him… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . December 01, 2020

New parts counter | The Right Hardware for Your Hauler

’63-’66 Downpipe Pypes 2.5-inch stainless steel manifold downpipes are for ’63-’66 GM pickups with small block V-8 engines. These mandrel-bent 409 stainless steel downpipes fit… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . November 23, 2020

F100 BedWood Install Step By Step | BedWood and Parts Helps Us Update an Old Ford Bed!

BedWood Helps Us Update an Old Ford Bed Choosing the perfect bed floor finish for your build isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Of… Continue reading

Mike Alexander . November 20, 2020

Adding power to a 2019 Ram HEMI!

For most of our readers, getting better performance from their trucks is a must. Whether it is more power for quicker acceleration or more torque… Continue reading

BRANDON BURRELL . November 12, 2020

UPCOMING TRUCK PROJECTS FOR 2021 | Things That We're Excited About!

Readers and enthusiasts consistently tell us that our project trucks are some of the most fun stories to follow because they are like a long-running… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . November 12, 2020

Step-by-Step Suspension | Installing a ’63-’87 C10 GSI Air-Ride Frontend Kit

So, you bought an old C10 and you just don’t love the stance? Let me guess—you want it “hammered on the ground, but still enjoyable… Continue reading

streettrucks . November 11, 2020

Watch This | Introducing The TREMEC TKX 5 Speed Manual Transmission!

The TREMEC TKX is the new 5-speed in town. TREMEC has historically based their aftermarket transmissions on their highly successful OE models such as the… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . November 09, 2020

TCI Engineering’s 1955-1959 Chevy and 1948-1956 Ford Trucks Grounded Chassis

TCI Engineering is proud to announce the release of our new 1955-1959 Chevy and 1948-1956 Ford Trucks Grounded Chassis. The rear frame rails have been… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 26, 2020

Dropping a Dually | Installing a Belltech Suspension Kit On A Dodge Ram Dually!

Making its debut at the 1993 North American International Auto Show, the redesigned ’94 Ram was a sales success and named “Truck of the Year”… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 22, 2020

VIDEO | How To LS Swap your OBS Chevy!

We walk you through the 5.3 LS install into Travis’ ’99 Tahoe. This video will explain what parts we used, the main steps we took… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 13, 2020

Tech Time! Installing a BDS Lift Kit on our 1995 OBS Chevy Tahoe

If you were a natural born truck junkie finally making it to legal driving age in the ’90s, you most certainly noticed these Chevy C/K… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 08, 2020

Unbox and Install PPE Exhaust for '09-'14 2017 Ford F150 - Cat-Back Exhaust Systems

This kit offers a mellow interior tone with an aggressive sound on the exterior. These easy-to-install 304 stainless steel exhaust kits use the factory hangers… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 08, 2020

Hit the Pavement | MAKING A 2014-PLUS GM 1500 LAY FRAME

So you just bought a brand-new, full-size GM truck and you can’t wait to hit the pavement. If you’ve seen other new trucks laid out,… Continue reading

JEREMY RICE . October 07, 2020

STELLA PART 5 | Painting Some Panels and Coating the Bed

When we left you last, Stella was finally on the road and ready to shred her new Nitto tires. The engine is complete and in… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . October 06, 2020

TOP 25 LS UPGRADES FOR SHOW AND GO!

Dress-Up and Performance Upgrades for LS Engine Swaps  Maybe you’ve just started an LS engine project for your truck given the extra downtime we’ve all… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . September 23, 2020

BASICS OF A BATTERY | All the Things You Probably Think You Already Know

We get the same questions all the time when it comes to battery technology and buying choices. “What’s a gel battery?” “How are they better… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . September 22, 2020

OBS PARTS BUYER’S GUIDE | All The GMT400 Parts You Need to Know About!

Suspension Upgrades 1. QA1 C1500 Coilover Conversion Systems Add modern performance to a pickup that was designed for utility. With QA1’s bolt-on front and rear… Continue reading

Chris Hamilton . September 15, 2020

New Truck News | Ford Maverick Spotted, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept & Wrangler 4xe PHEV debut and Mopar's Announcement for Retractable Bed Step

Ford Maverick test mule exposed by spy photos of rear window   It might look like a crossover, but under this disguise is a baby… Continue reading

Logan Wade . September 14, 2020