The Old Body Style (OBS) truck trend has been popular for years. For many square-body fans, the 1988–1998 Chevrolet Silverado and 1992–1997 Ford F-Series trucks represent the peak of rugged, boxy aesthetics. However, after decades of work and weather, many of these classics have lost their luster. Finding the right parts to return your truck to its former glory can be frustrating, to say the least.
Define Your Restoration Goals
Before turning a wrench, think about which original look you are chasing. Not all restorations are created equal, and your budget will often dictate your direction.
- Concours Restoration: The gold standard. This involves using only date-coded, factory-original parts to make the truck look exactly as it did on the showroom floor.
- Stock Restoration: Focused on keeping the truck looking factory-fresh using a mix of new and old parts, but without the obsession over matching serial numbers.
- Period-Correct: This style embraces the era. It allows for accessories that would have been popular when the truck was new, such as bug deflectors or specific aluminum wheels.
Sourcing Your Parts: The Four Main Options
Finding parts for a 30-year-old pickup can be a challenge. Depending on your patience and wallet, you generally have four options:
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): These are New Old Stock (NOS) parts. They offer the best fit but are incredibly rare and expensive.
- Reproduction Parts: Companies stamp new metal or mold new plastic using original designs. These are easier to find than OEM but can still carry a heavy price tag.
- Salvage Yards: The needle in a haystack approach. It’s affordable, but you’re often replacing old, brittle parts with other old, brittle parts.
- Aftermarket Alternatives: High-quality modern solutions – like we offer at All-Fit Automotive - that mimic the original look while offering improved durability and protection.
Protecting Your Original Body Style Truck
The trim is usually the first thing to deteriorate on an OBS Ford or Chevy. Wheel arch trims crack, and side moldings peel away. While hunting for discontinued OEM trim is a headache, at All-Fit Automotive you'll find a smarter, more affordable alternative.
- Lip Kits: All-Fit’s universal lip kits can replicate the clean, low-profile factory air dams that often get ripped off in driveways or off-road.
- Door Edge Guards: To keep that fresh factory paint from chipping, All-Fit’s subtle Edge Trim guards provide a period-correct look while adding modern utility.
- Bumper Protection: Rather than buffing out your chrome bumper every time it gets a scuff, All-Fit bumper scrape guard products offer a layer of defense that blends into your truck’s boxy silhouette.
- All-Fit Gap Guards: Use All-Fit Gap Trim to seal unsightly gaps in the wheel wells or interior panels, giving the truck a tight, well-maintained factory feel.
The Ultimate OBS Trim Restoration: All-Fit Body Side Molding
Restoring a classic shouldn't mean sacrificing modern durability for the sake of a vintage look. All-Fit Automotive custom-designed body side moldings are your easy button for OEM-style finish without the OEM-level cost:
| Model Years | Make and Model |
| 1973-1987 | Chevy or GMC pickup truck, C10, C20, C30, K10, K20, K30, V10, Suburban, or Custom Deluxe |
| 1983-1990 | Chevy S10 and S10 Blazer |
| 1987-1991 | Ford F250, F150, F350, and Bronco |
| 1988-1999 | Chevy and GMC pickup trucks, Suburban, Blazer, and Jimmy |
| 1992-1996 | Ford Bronco, F-150, F-250 and F-350 |
| 1994-1997 | Dodge Ram BR/BE-Series, 1500, 2500, & 3500 |
| 2003-2009 | Chevy Silverado, Tahoe |
Our high-end yet affordable universal install-in-your-driveway parts are made in the USA and ready to ship today. Established in 2011, we have years of experience in the automotive world, designing and crafting top-quality accessories that provide style and protection. Check out our extensive range of restorative and protective products online, and order today!
