Glossary / General

OBS

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

OBS means 'Old Body Style,' which is a term used for certain older trucks that have a classic look. People like them because they are simple and have a nostalgic design.

Technical Definition

OBS stands for 'Old Body Style,' referring to a specific generation of trucks, particularly from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s. These trucks are popular among enthusiasts for their classic styling and simplicity.

Hear It Discussed

"Yeah, an OBS. It's an old body style truck. I've been really into them as a younger age..."
Father-Daughter Restoration: Edelbrock Carburetors, Jeep YJ Builds & The Future of Hot Rodding with Riley's Rebuilds 🛠️🔥 To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 33:32

"Absolutely huge trucks, man, but they're great trucks, uh, but you know, that's where the opportunity is is is the OBS stuff The early 90s stuff"
S3, E97 - Chris Picconi The Truck Show Podcast 52:17

"Especially when you're doing, you know, at that point, they weren't OBS, but OBS, sure. These right? You use some full size OBS is you start getting there."
John Wargo of The Custom Shop Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 23:26