Just got a 98 5.0 5sp 4wd Chevy Cheyenne with tow package & leather seats, new 31.10.50 15’ tires on nice aluminum wheels with cowl hood and really loving it. It drives and shifts so well. Only issue with my truck is driver door handle. It’s had cats removed and replaced with straight pipe with sensor drilled into the pipe with stock muffler and it has a true cold air intake. 285,000 miles but motor is quiet like the sound of it and so far not using oil or leaking any. I couldn’t be happier with the truck, I love it. I didn’t realize that they came with a vortec 5.0, they must be good engines
i love it man, great deal you got on that! Its worth way more today!! I have an 83 with the Vortec. Had a sensor nightmare but finally tracked it down to idle air control valve. Man that trucks so nice i wouldn't drive it in the snow with the salt and everything. That truck is an investment i wish i had bought 50 of those a while back. Never trucks with that Fuel Management system and collapsible lifters are a ticking time bomb.
Glad to see someone else who’s got a little sentimental value outta these OBS’s my first truck was 95 c1500 wt as well inherited it from my gramps and had it ever since never let me down
Am working on 92 regular cab white from Canada and yes your right these trucks are probably the last easy wrenching do it yourself truck and damn near impossible to kill.
I just picked up one for $1200 a 96 z71 silverado 1500 it had little details like the fuel gage and temperature gauge didn’t work and it needed ball joints and hub but the truck started and ran so iam so excited to start a new project
Love the truck.. i have a 1997 K1500. Sadly mine was only $750.00 and came with a sweet blown motor! lol In three yrs id say im into it about $13-14k... maybe more.. but as you stated the value of these trucks in the next 10yrs could be pretty solid. In ever plan on selling mine.. this is a dream vehicle of mine. Enjoy the build.. ill be subscribing for sure!
If new trucks continue to get goofier and more expensive, these Chevys will be selling for 20,000-25,000 in the future. Not that unrealistic. To get a clean one with low miles you’re paying 12k-15k near me. That’ll only go up unless something changes. These older trucks could be legitimate investments
It all depends if you have the black box under the driver side dash but Keyless entry is a breeze, if you find the genuine key fob for that year. All you have to do is jump the 4th and 8th pin on the obd2, you'll hear the locks cycle and then you hold the lock and unlock on the fob.
On our 1998 K1500 with the 5.7L the ABS light is on and the speedometer is fluttering all over and causing the transmission to shift up and down randomly and kick off the cruise control. Have you had this problem before? We replaced the VSS and the ignition wiring harness, but that did not fix it.
I have. The same 98 truck you have. Mine is blue with blue interior and I love it to death. It needs a lot of work, but I love it. It looks just like yours, except it's blue.
I have 98 K1500 as well and I'm redoing everything on mine; plan on raptor lining the entire truck from the frame on up. Just now reworking the cracked dashboard and i think i did a Damn good job overall. To be continued
I have owned Ford, Toyota Tundra, and 2 1998 Chevrolet Silverado both z71 and 25004x4 the 2500 I still own both were and are perfect . Best truck ever imo the 98 chevys never let me down .. ever ! Take care of it and it will take care of you. Give it a name. Mine is BamBam and I get an offer about once a week for her
I had one of these with the storage box, the lid didn’t stay on very well, definitely recommend dropping the spare tire so you can get a good look at the crossmembers and also makes running a dual exhaust 10x easier
I had a 97 k1500 from the original owner with around 110k. It was my baby and some drunk b ran a red light and totaled my girl 😢. It was the sane green and z71 package as well. These were my favorite trucks growing up probably because of the commercials but they still remain my favorite "newer" chevy trucks out there. Something about that square body box Chevy and they still had the 350 ❤
I also have a 1997 K1500. I inherited it from my late brother. It is a nice-looking truck, maroon, and gold. There are a few quirks about it. For example, only one speaker works, buttons missing from the stereo, and there is an airbag light on the instrument panel. No rust. The main thing that I would like to change about it is to eliminate the brush guard bumper of the front.
I bought a 98 k1500 Silverado (copper colored) extended cab 4x4, 3 door, with black tint Windows, and tan interior. Came stock with a 5.7 vortec with dual exhaust. I been commented on how clean it is. It looks like it never touched a mud puddle and very well maintained. I raised it up 2" but eventually going to a 4" lift. I don't want it to tall. I replaced the stock rims to polished aluminum/black rims with 31's, wrangler off road tires. It has a keyless black box start up under dash so its missing something other than the start up remote to be operable. I haven't figured out what else it needs yet to make it work. I bought it for $6,000.00 with 160,000 mi. It now has 210,000 mi. It has the front bench seat (cloth). Im looking to replace with bucket seats and reapolster to leather, or vinyl. Im hoping to restore with tilt front end and lift box kit for show. Also would like to change the truck bed to wood bottom with stainless strips, like the old 60's C10 trucks had. And cowl induction hood. All for show. Followed with lots of chrome. "Im a chrome guy."
I have a 98 k1500 I bought when I was 16 years old in early 2012. Paid 2250 for it. Needed all the ball joints and tie rods, wheel seals and brakes. Its a 4x4 but not z71, however it has all the skid plates and the same wheels, and I bought heavier duty shocks so its basically a z71. Also has the big radiator with the trans and engine coolers built in. Being in Canada the rockers and rear fenders are rusted out sadly. I picked up some 17 inch rims from a cateye and put 34s on it, they just fit with a torsion crank and still rub a bit. Coming up on 400k kms and its extremely reliable. My truck had power locks but no keyless entry as well, but when I got an aftermarket command start I got the guy to hook up the door locks to the command start fob.
I had been searching for my dream truck for five years. Mostly because I wanted a very specific set up. I got mine for $2,300. It is a 4x4 5 speed 👍. It needs quite a bit of work done, but I'm okay with that since I aim to keep it till I die. These are great trucks and very versatile. The body lines are my favorite. I'm planning on dropping a crate motor in it and a 35.000 trans. Plus much more goodies as I go. It'll take some time and money, but will be totally worth it in the end. I prefer the crew cab for the extra space so I can store tools inside. The all manual set up is the best one in my opinion. Less failures and more balls.😊
As far as your keyless entry look in your glove compartment at the rpo codes. See if you see the code AU0. If it's there then it has keyless entry. Then it's as simple as buying a remote off ebay and then looking up how to program it. Its very easy.
In about 2 weeks my 97 Chevy C1500 stepside will be done after getting out the LPG system. Then I have my new car/truck! My first truck ever got. Cant wait!
Nice truck and great buy. I just picked up a 99 Chevy Silverado Lt 4x4 or z71. Paid 2k and it’s amazing. All it needs is a transmission. That will cost me about 1.5-2.000k $ only 😊. Wish I know how to make videos like you bro 🤙🏽 Keep them coming 💯
Yep great trucks I just bought a 97 2 1/2 years ago I love it won't give it up for nothing I'm also an installer for alarms and keyless entries I can tell you how to do that easy enough but good luck with your new truck looks great that rustic of them extensions there's a big thing of foam in there you need to remove that and treat the inside of that because otherwise spraying over that is not going to do any good
Also on the jump door I had the same problem and through you tube I found that over time the push rod bends. I opened it up straightened out the push rod a little and it’s working great. Easy fix!! I’m looking at sending it back to the 90’s chrome double roll bar, KC lights, chrome tubular nerf bar and a simpler brush guard. Going to keep the original wheels but add a pioneer apple play Rockford speakers.
Man I couldn't believe it when this video popped up when I searched for 1998 Chevy Silverado Z71.... I literally bought a 1998 Chevrolet K1500/GMT-400/Z71 Silverado/ 1st Gens...😂.. but all jokes aside its the exact same exterior color as yours Extended Cab Z71 3rd Door.... I have light gray leather interior, keyless entry, complete factory AM/FM/Cassette then factory single CD player under the HVAC controls... everything is completely stock except the air intake system was changed over to K&N but it looks exactly like the factory one just says K&N on it.. it's a 1 owner truck extremely well maintained mechanically, has small dent under driver side back window where deer hit truck, and rocker on passenger side has rusting at very bottom but can fix all that stuff myself, it has 307,000 Highway miles on the chasis and body, but motor, tranny, and transfer case refreshed last year along with all new front suspension from GM.... best part is I got it for $3000.....
The short list of issues you may have with this. The most common and I have had them. 1) Ignition module 2) Distributor 3) windshield wiper motor... Good luck.. Nice looking truck..!
Bought the 97 chevelet 167k for 5 grand I love it does have custom exhaust and no cat on it. Sounds badass got it cheap Because of oil and coolant leak am getting it looked at hope it's not a pain in the Ass to fix.
I have a 1988 k 1500 regular cab got it for $800 13 years ago gone through and fixed about everything on it even rebuilding the track transmission not personally but had it done but I wish it looked that good mine is all rusty in spots but I'm buying all the patch panels going to buy new fenders
That's a 3/4 ton as evidenced by the curved spoke wheels. The 1/2 tons such as my '97 had the straight spoke mag wheels. I like the green colour but I'm not sure about the opening rear door. It's nice of course if you're a family man or have a lot of stuff to carry in the rear seat. But in my case, as a single guy, I wanted the extended cab mainly for attending large automotive swap meets and sleeping overnight in the back seat. Saved a lot of money on motel costs that way since I'm not too tall to fit the seat. Maybe the opening rear door might add to the value of the truck. But I also figure that it's one more thing that may need fixing and I've probably saved a bundle that way. And I don't intend to sell the truck anyhow.
I’m fixing up a 1996 GMC like yours but indigo blue. I’m subscribing to see more of this build. I would like to see the body work done on here as I have to do the same repair on my drivers side read cab corner. That seal on the roof above the drivers side rear window leaks on all of these extended cabs and causes the cab corner to rust out.
Hey Bud I have a 1998 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton with a tow package I ordered special in 98 it still looks brand new. Try to leave your truck stock. Because I my Black GMC Sierra is all original and looks great. Always having some asking me if I want to sell it.
I have a viper alarm on my 98 k1500 and it has a keyless entry style just like the factory one. Only thing is you can’t lock the doors when you’re in it.
@@beardedreviews it had an alarm and the fobs were junk so I was replacing it. I honestly thought the keyless entry was standard on those. Not sure on mine.
man, im staring at 1997 1500 4x4 manual transmission with 260k on the ticker and they are asking $2400. Its rough, dents in the rear truck panels, rust on at least one extended cab lower panel and needs tires and a muffler. also said thier is a bearing noise in the transmission but hasnt affected driving. not sure if I should bite the bullet. offered $2k but owner holds firm at thier price. not sure if i should walk away. nice piece you have there, bit jealous i can't find deals like that around here.
I have a question, my paint code has faded but we have the same colour truck, I’m wondering what colour your truck is? I’m trying to patch up some rust spots! Thank you!
Love the truck brother.. The value of these trucks are going through the roof as more and more are crushed at the wrecking yard.. I make a killing on ebay selling the parts off these trucks!
@@beardedreviews Yah just started my channel and trying to fill the gap on trucks 88-94. Nobody is showing the gauges and light switch repairs needed to fix them..
Hey bud I have a 1998 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton pickup I special order it when bought it brand new. And it still looks like brand new with 156000 on it. My advice to you is to keep it and keep it stock! Let me know if you would like to see my truck?
I have the same truck ,120,000mi. i ordered a keyless entry on mine it was an option it has a lock un lock fob that goes on your key chain separate from the key .also have the duel battery setup .It was an option and comes wired. You can run another from possetive wire to the extra lug at the fusebox, then another from neutral to a ground i used the nut on the altonator, they offered that as part of the trailer tow package i also have the original dealer showroom book that shows all the options the 98 offered ,BE CAREFULL MESSING WITH THE PLASTIC ROOF headliner when uou replace the speakers ,they crack very easly!
Yea I really wish mine had the keyless entry. Just that touch would make it feel way more modern. I almost cracked my top plastics as well when replacing the speakers lol.
I also had a 96 but it was totaled in a accident thats how i got the 98, i ordered it from chevy and waited 12 weeks for it i was at the dealership when they unloaded it 5 miles on it ,two things chevy would not do for me 1 they wouldnt put in the larger gas tank ,or the duel tank setup ,2 wouldnot put in the 454ss moter
I have one just like it, I haveca little problem, the black canister next to the radiator floods with gasoline, and the truck shuts down, I dont know why.😢
Don't call it an OBS you make me feel old lol. My first truck was a '98 Silverado just like this one different color. Going to look at another one tomorrow hoping it's as good as the lady says it is. 🤞Nice review. 👍🏻
My dad had one of these same gear same color even he bought it in 2000 used with under 1k miles I grew up in it I was born in 05 only problem he ever had with it was when the transmission went out in less than 2 months from December of 2012-February 2013 was a great truck I miss it my dad traded it in for a 2013 f250 I love them both and have great memories with both
Alot of stuff i just use general cleaner on. The tools are the most important thing I think. Good microfiber towels, air blow gun, and those little detail brushes go a long ways
How much do you think is a truck with maybe over 250k miles and pretty beat up. Like the area below the rriver side door pretty rusted and stuff. Bed bent in. Non stock wheels. But is a k2500 and a Cheyenne I think. No suicide doors though. Pretty bad interior.
If your going to do anything as far as lift don't buy a leveling kit all they do is wear out suspension parts and rides rough it cost a little bit more money but it's well worth it to buy a suspension lift for these OBS trucks. That's just my two cents. Good looking truck though.
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #60 РОЖДЕНИЕ ЛОЛОЛОШКИ [Финал] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YoR0pAV9FVQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Just got a 98 5.0 5sp 4wd Chevy Cheyenne with tow package & leather seats, new 31.10.50 15’ tires on nice aluminum wheels with cowl hood and really loving it. It drives and shifts so well. Only issue with my truck is driver door handle. It’s had cats removed and replaced with straight pipe with sensor drilled into the pipe with stock muffler and it has a true cold air intake. 285,000 miles but motor is quiet like the sound of it and so far not using oil or leaking any. I couldn’t be happier with the truck, I love it. I didn’t realize that they came with a vortec 5.0, they must be good engines
Just purchased a 97 Silverado Z71 with a 104K miles. I couldn’t be more proud to have it. So proud that it is in A1 shape.
Great truck, very clean and a great deal.
This is my dream truck. Great video!
Mine has 112000 miles
Mine has 220,000 😉 still got many more to go cuz I take care of her ❤
Z71 package includes skidplates too. Great truck!
Yea I have all the info in my head and then as soon as I turn the camera on, I always forget something lol
I’m so glad your doing Chevy obs videos I just got one
i love it man, great deal you got on that! Its worth way more today!! I have an 83 with the Vortec. Had a sensor nightmare but finally tracked it down to idle air control valve. Man that trucks so nice i wouldn't drive it in the snow with the salt and everything. That truck is an investment i wish i had bought 50 of those a while back. Never trucks with that Fuel Management system and collapsible lifters are a ticking time bomb.
Glad to see someone else who’s got a little sentimental value outta these OBS’s my first truck was 95 c1500 wt as well inherited it from my gramps and had it ever since never let me down
Am working on 92 regular cab white from Canada and yes your right these trucks are probably the last easy wrenching do it yourself truck and damn near impossible to kill.
You got a steal! That truck is very nice! I have a 96 3/4 ton GMC Sierra. I have owned it since 2001. 250k miles on it. Very reliable trucks!
yea it should last me my lifetime!! Love hearing from people who have high mileage ones. Makes me feel good about the purchase!
I just picked up one for $1200 a 96 z71 silverado 1500 it had little details like the fuel gage and temperature gauge didn’t work and it needed ball joints and hub but the truck started and ran so iam so excited to start a new project
Love the truck.. i have a 1997 K1500. Sadly mine was only $750.00 and came with a sweet blown motor! lol In three yrs id say im into it about $13-14k... maybe more.. but as you stated the value of these trucks in the next 10yrs could be pretty solid. In ever plan on selling mine.. this is a dream vehicle of mine. Enjoy the build.. ill be subscribing for sure!
I have the same one! I got mine for 2250
13-14k??? how?
Same but 98 for 700
If new trucks continue to get goofier and more expensive, these Chevys will be selling for 20,000-25,000 in the future. Not that unrealistic. To get a clean one with low miles you’re paying 12k-15k near me. That’ll only go up unless something changes. These older trucks could be legitimate investments
It all depends if you have the black box under the driver side dash but Keyless entry is a breeze, if you find the genuine key fob for that year. All you have to do is jump the 4th and 8th pin on the obd2, you'll hear the locks cycle and then you hold the lock and unlock on the fob.
The stock whip antenna works better than the stubies. That is why they still put them on pick up trucks today.
On our 1998 K1500 with the 5.7L the ABS light is on and the speedometer is fluttering all over and causing the transmission to shift up and down randomly and kick off the cruise control. Have you had this problem before? We replaced the VSS and the ignition wiring harness, but that did not fix it.
I have.
The same 98 truck you have. Mine is blue with blue interior and I love it to death. It needs a lot of work, but I love it. It looks just like yours, except it's blue.
The owner took care of it
Yea I got lucky
@@beardedreviews is it true that they have transmission issues cuz I'm about to buy one with a rebuilt transmission and I don't want any problems
I have 98 K1500 as well and I'm redoing everything on mine; plan on raptor lining the entire truck from the frame on up. Just now reworking the cracked dashboard and i think i did a Damn good job overall. To be continued
Keep going amigo, don't give up 👍
What a steal lucky find for the price!
Just got one of these, excellent trucks
they're the best man!
@@beardedreviews I'll send you a pic of mine, but how? Greatest trucks ever made!
I have owned Ford, Toyota Tundra, and 2 1998 Chevrolet Silverado both z71 and 25004x4 the 2500 I still own both were and are perfect . Best truck ever imo the 98 chevys never let me down .. ever ! Take care of it and it will take care of you. Give it a name. Mine is BamBam and I get an offer about once a week for her
Nice! Congrats, green and white are my choices.
I had one of these with the storage box, the lid didn’t stay on very well, definitely recommend dropping the spare tire so you can get a good look at the crossmembers and also makes running a dual exhaust 10x easier
Yea I need to get all the way underneath. Had it on a lift once and it looked pretty decent but yea I need to get under the spare as well
I had a 97 k1500 from the original owner with around 110k. It was my baby and some drunk b ran a red light and totaled my girl 😢. It was the sane green and z71 package as well. These were my favorite trucks growing up probably because of the commercials but they still remain my favorite "newer" chevy trucks out there. Something about that square body box Chevy and they still had the 350 ❤
I also have a 1997 K1500. I inherited it from my late brother. It is a nice-looking truck, maroon, and gold. There are a few quirks about it. For example, only one speaker works, buttons missing from the stereo, and there is an airbag light on the instrument panel. No rust. The main thing that I would like to change about it is to eliminate the brush guard bumper of the front.
I did a video changing out my front bumper, but just from a chrome one to a black one
Got a 96 obs,Chevy Power
I bought a 98 k1500 Silverado (copper colored) extended cab 4x4, 3 door, with black tint Windows, and tan interior. Came stock with a 5.7 vortec with dual exhaust. I been commented on how clean it is. It looks like it never touched a mud puddle and very well maintained. I raised it up 2" but eventually going to a 4" lift. I don't want it to tall. I replaced the stock rims to polished aluminum/black rims with 31's, wrangler off road tires. It has a keyless black box start up under dash so its missing something other than the start up remote to be operable. I haven't figured out what else it needs yet to make it work. I bought it for $6,000.00 with 160,000 mi. It now has 210,000 mi. It has the front bench seat (cloth). Im looking to replace with bucket seats and reapolster to leather, or vinyl. Im hoping to restore with tilt front end and lift box kit for show. Also would like to change the truck bed to wood bottom with stainless strips, like the old 60's C10 trucks had. And cowl induction hood. All for show. Followed with lots of chrome. "Im a chrome guy."
I have a 98 k1500 I bought when I was 16 years old in early 2012. Paid 2250 for it. Needed all the ball joints and tie rods, wheel seals and brakes. Its a 4x4 but not z71, however it has all the skid plates and the same wheels, and I bought heavier duty shocks so its basically a z71. Also has the big radiator with the trans and engine coolers built in. Being in Canada the rockers and rear fenders are rusted out sadly. I picked up some 17 inch rims from a cateye and put 34s on it, they just fit with a torsion crank and still rub a bit. Coming up on 400k kms and its extremely reliable. My truck had power locks but no keyless entry as well, but when I got an aftermarket command start I got the guy to hook up the door locks to the command start fob.
I had been searching for my dream truck for five years. Mostly because I wanted a very specific set up. I got mine for $2,300. It is a 4x4 5 speed 👍. It needs quite a bit of work done, but I'm okay with that since I aim to keep it till I die. These are great trucks and very versatile. The body lines are my favorite. I'm planning on dropping a crate motor in it and a 35.000 trans. Plus much more goodies as I go. It'll take some time and money, but will be totally worth it in the end. I prefer the crew cab for the extra space so I can store tools inside. The all manual set up is the best one in my opinion. Less failures and more balls.😊
As far as your keyless entry look in your glove compartment at the rpo codes. See if you see the code AU0. If it's there then it has keyless entry. Then it's as simple as buying a remote off ebay and then looking up how to program it. Its very easy.
SICK..! truck bruh. I just got me one too, its a keeper for sure man. I'm gonna restore to the best of my abilities and enjoy it.
Just about to buy one of these, very excited
In about 2 weeks my 97 Chevy C1500 stepside will be done after getting out the LPG system. Then I have my new car/truck! My first truck ever got. Cant wait!
Nice truck and great buy.
I just picked up a 99 Chevy Silverado Lt 4x4 or z71.
Paid 2k and it’s amazing.
All it needs is a transmission.
That will cost me about 1.5-2.000k $ only 😊.
Wish I know how to make videos like you bro 🤙🏽
Keep them coming 💯
i recently got this truck for my first truck it needs work but drove it for the first time today its great
Last reliable chevy pickup the best way to put an obs chevy. Great video
Still my favorite GM truck. I have a 98 k2500 4x4 with a 454 and a 96 k1500 4x4 350 both are ext cab. Looking for a single cab to bag
Yea I haven't really driven many new trucks so maybe I'm biased, but I would agree with you
I agree with you on what you said about the Truck👍👍👍👍 BUT BUT the camper shell looks really cool ... I love the Truck 👍
I have 91 Z71 and 95 6cyl. Both great trucks! Enjoy yours.
Damn I have a green 98 Silverado and a 91 Camaro. The truck is great!
Yep great trucks I just bought a 97 2 1/2 years ago I love it won't give it up for nothing I'm also an installer for alarms and keyless entries I can tell you how to do that easy enough but good luck with your new truck looks great that rustic of them extensions there's a big thing of foam in there you need to remove that and treat the inside of that because otherwise spraying over that is not going to do any good
Also on the jump door I had the same problem and through you tube I found that over time the push rod bends. I opened it up straightened out the push rod a little and it’s working great. Easy fix!! I’m looking at sending it back to the 90’s chrome double roll bar, KC lights, chrome tubular nerf bar and a simpler brush guard. Going to keep the original wheels but add a pioneer apple play Rockford speakers.
Man I couldn't believe it when this video popped up when I searched for 1998 Chevy Silverado Z71.... I literally bought a 1998 Chevrolet K1500/GMT-400/Z71 Silverado/ 1st Gens...😂.. but all jokes aside its the exact same exterior color as yours Extended Cab Z71 3rd Door.... I have light gray leather interior, keyless entry, complete factory AM/FM/Cassette then factory single CD player under the HVAC controls... everything is completely stock except the air intake system was changed over to K&N but it looks exactly like the factory one just says K&N on it.. it's a 1 owner truck extremely well maintained mechanically, has small dent under driver side back window where deer hit truck, and rocker on passenger side has rusting at very bottom but can fix all that stuff myself, it has 307,000 Highway miles on the chasis and body, but motor, tranny, and transfer case refreshed last year along with all new front suspension from GM.... best part is I got it for $3000.....
That rhino liner bed liner which matches the green paint job looks awesome
The short list of issues you may have with this. The most common and I have had them.
1) Ignition module 2) Distributor 3) windshield wiper motor...
Good luck.. Nice looking truck..!
Nice, thanks for the list! Might start doing some preventative maintenence soon!
Forgot transmission and fuel system don’t ask me how I know 😂
You got a good deal.They are Nice trucks I have a 96 will never sell it
I have the same truck but my engine bay isn’t that clean and I was wondering if you have any tips on cleaning it without damaging anything
Detailing brushes help a bunch, and look up a good black plastic restorer. That will go a long ways towards cleaning up the engine bay
Bought the 97 chevelet 167k for 5 grand I love it does have custom exhaust and no cat on it. Sounds badass got it cheap Because of oil and coolant leak am getting it looked at hope it's not a pain in the Ass to fix.
Just get some sweet later model Silverado wheels, big difference. 18 inch either version.
Please keep making your vids on the build. I bought that exact truck as a project for me and my son and gonna need your input.
Videos will definitely keep on coming!
Here doing the same thing.
I have a 1988 k 1500 regular cab got it for $800 13 years ago gone through and fixed about everything on it even rebuilding the track transmission not personally but had it done but I wish it looked that good mine is all rusty in spots but I'm buying all the patch panels going to buy new fenders
The 99-06 trucks were pretty good too for reliability.
Agreed. I have an OBS now but has a 2000 NBS 5.3 and it had 190K miles when I sold it with PLENTY of life left. 0 wrong with it when I sold it.
99-06 trucks were probably the most reliable trucks gm made. Those engines before afm couldn’t be killed.
120k miles, no issues, paint looks fine from from 5 feet away, you could sell that thing as is for 14k where I’m at
Isn't it crazy how much the prices went up on them??
Love the green I have 2 98 1500s ones a regular cab shortbox and my daily is a extended cab like yours 🤘😬
I have a 97 K1500 and a 98 K1500. The two are in the process of becoming one. I have named it Frank. 😂
I believe that the second battery slot was for the deisel option.
That's a 3/4 ton as evidenced by the curved spoke wheels. The 1/2 tons such as my '97 had the straight spoke mag wheels. I like the green colour but I'm not sure about the opening rear door. It's nice of course if you're a family man or have a lot of stuff to carry in the rear seat. But in my case, as a single guy, I wanted the extended cab mainly for attending large automotive swap meets and sleeping overnight in the back seat. Saved a lot of money on motel costs that way since I'm not too tall to fit the seat. Maybe the opening rear door might add to the value of the truck. But I also figure that it's one more thing that may need fixing and I've probably saved a bundle that way. And I don't intend to sell the truck anyhow.
I got one so I’m excited for the build I need ideas lol. Also your the reason why I bought a camaro so this should be fun
Nice! Did you get a single or crew cab?
@@beardedreviews crew cab
@@vanishaglass839 NICE!! I like the crew cab look better than single cab personally
I’m fixing up a 1996 GMC like yours but indigo blue. I’m subscribing to see more of this build. I would like to see the body work done on here as I have to do the same repair on my drivers side read cab corner. That seal on the roof above the drivers side rear window leaks on all of these extended cabs and causes the cab corner to rust out.
Beautiful truck!
thankyou so much!
Hey Bud I have a 1998 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton with a tow package I ordered special in 98 it still looks brand new. Try to leave your truck stock. Because I my Black GMC Sierra is all original and looks great. Always having some asking me if I want to sell it.
Great truck. Have one just like it. Awesome chassis.
Dark bug guard add on makes the truck look better . Try it ; only cost for the guard.
I have a viper alarm on my 98 k1500 and it has a keyless entry style just like the factory one. Only thing is you can’t lock the doors when you’re in it.
I have a viper alarm still in the box. Thought about installing it. Did you have keyless entry before or only after you installed the Viper?
@@beardedreviews it had an alarm and the fobs were junk so I was replacing it. I honestly thought the keyless entry was standard on those. Not sure on mine.
man, im staring at 1997 1500 4x4 manual transmission with 260k on the ticker and they are asking $2400. Its rough, dents in the rear truck panels, rust on at least one extended cab lower panel and needs tires and a muffler. also said thier is a bearing noise in the transmission but hasnt affected driving. not sure if I should bite the bullet. offered $2k but owner holds firm at thier price. not sure if i should walk away.
nice piece you have there, bit jealous i can't find deals like that around here.
It’s got so much life left in it
My 96 has the same package with leather seats and it have the original key fob
You must be from the northern state's My 98 has no rust!
must be nice lol
I just bought another 96 k1500 i looked for over a month lol they going up in price forsure
About to pick up a 98 with 180k miles for $2400 tomorrow :)
Got a 97 chev Silverado awesome truck all stock best 2000 I spent
So when you say obs k1500 what does that mean
Old Body Style. K1500 K means 4 wheel drive on older gm trucks 1500 means it’s a half ton truck.
Where did you get those z71 floormats?
Super clean
thanks so much man!
I have a question, my paint code has faded but we have the same colour truck, I’m wondering what colour your truck is? I’m trying to patch up some rust spots! Thank you!
Mine is the emerald green color I believe
Love the truck brother.. The value of these trucks are going through the roof as more and more are crushed at the wrecking yard.. I make a killing on ebay selling the parts off these trucks!
heck yea. I'm sure I've bought something from you at some point lol
@@beardedreviews Yah just started my channel and trying to fill the gap on trucks 88-94. Nobody is showing the gauges and light switch repairs needed to fix them..
Hey bud I have a 1998 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton pickup I special order it when bought it brand new. And it still looks like brand new with 156000 on it. My advice to you is to keep it and keep it stock! Let me know if you would like to see my truck?
I had the same keychain for my S10 blazer haha. Going to check out a K1500 tmr, looks like a deal.
My dad bought one new loved it😀
I have a beautiful green, GMC 1998, but not a four wheeel drive. I Love my truck!
push the door first then pull the latch. My 98 does the exact same thing.
yep, that's how mine operated as well
Can yo do video on how you removed the side skirts
The obs chevys were still available in 2000 but in 99 the new gen came out
I have the same truck ,120,000mi. i ordered a keyless entry on mine it was an option it has a lock un lock fob that goes on your key chain separate from the key .also have the duel battery setup .It was an option and comes wired. You can run another from possetive wire to the extra lug at the fusebox, then another from neutral to a ground i used the nut on the altonator, they offered that as part of the trailer tow package i also have the original dealer showroom book that shows all the options the 98 offered ,BE CAREFULL MESSING WITH THE PLASTIC ROOF headliner when uou replace the speakers ,they crack very easly!
Yea I really wish mine had the keyless entry. Just that touch would make it feel way more modern. I almost cracked my top plastics as well when replacing the speakers lol.
I also had a 96 but it was totaled in a accident thats how i got the 98, i ordered it from chevy and waited 12 weeks for it i was at the dealership when they unloaded it 5 miles on it ,two things chevy would not do for me 1 they wouldnt put in the larger gas tank ,or the duel tank setup ,2 wouldnot put in the 454ss moter
@@dennsil1 You still have your 98?
one of the trucks I really want
They're amazing trucks!
I have one just like it, I haveca little problem, the black canister next to the radiator floods with gasoline, and the truck shuts down, I dont know why.😢
Don't call it an OBS you make me feel old lol. My first truck was a '98 Silverado just like this one different color. Going to look at another one tomorrow hoping it's as good as the lady says it is. 🤞Nice review. 👍🏻
I just scored one of these for 1000 dollars 120 thousand miles.
Does anyone know if you have a stock one to put a bed camper do I need to upgrade anything for weight ?
My dad had one of these same gear same color even he bought it in 2000 used with under 1k miles I grew up in it I was born in 05 only problem he ever had with it was when the transmission went out in less than 2 months from December of 2012-February 2013 was a great truck I miss it my dad traded it in for a 2013 f250 I love them both and have great memories with both
Yea they're such good trucks. I wonder if the transmission thing was a common issue?
@@beardedreviews from what I know and who I’ve talked to it’s really 50/50 some had problems others didn’t
Are you positive that's a 98? My 98 z71 has push button 4x4 not manual in the floor
Wet sand and machine polish the wheels they will change the whole look and hand buff the mirrors to turn the paint back black
Very sweet truck!! If I might ask what do you use to clean the engine bay?
Alot of stuff i just use general cleaner on. The tools are the most important thing I think. Good microfiber towels, air blow gun, and those little detail brushes go a long ways
How much do you think is a truck with maybe over 250k miles and pretty beat up. Like the area below the rriver side door pretty rusted and stuff. Bed bent in. Non stock wheels. But is a k2500 and a Cheyenne I think. No suicide doors though. Pretty bad interior.
The obs time line is from 88-2001 but they weren't common in those years
If your going to do anything as far as lift don't buy a leveling kit all they do is wear out suspension parts and rides rough it cost a little bit more money but it's well worth it to buy a suspension lift for these OBS trucks. That's just my two cents. Good looking truck though.
The last generation of 1500s of GM trucks are up to 06 year. 07 gm trucks on the 1500s has Afm systems.
Hi I just bought a 90 k1500, very clean, 5 speed manual how much you think it’s worth?
Alof of it depends on the region you live in. It's also one of those things that if you hold onto it, it should shoot up in value
The rear door is sticking because the rod on the inside of the door has to be bent shorter
Thank you, is it a easy or pain to get to the rod?
@@michealdumasii5432 it’s not bad just have to take the door panel off, I watched a UA-cam video on it
What happened to the iroc
still have it. It's an RS though
@@beardedreviews I'm srry
I just assumed you sold it for the truck
@@benkalinowski5834 oh heck no. Man it would be so hard for me to ever let go of that camaro