Roadster Shop’s OBS Truck With Plenty Of 80s Vibe
By “Righteous” Rob Fortier – Photography by John “Too Hip” Jackson
Everyone’s jumping on the retro bandwagon, raving about what Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is calling the “white hot OBS”: The Roadster Shop ’88 C/K 1500. And for good reason—it is absolutely white hot! You’ve undoubtedly seen this truck already, whether online or in print, and deservedly so. I have no problem giving a little extra love when and where it’s needed!
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Back when I began my career in 1992, Alice In Chains had just released “Dirt,” John Gotti was sentenced to life in prison, and the Chevy/GMC C/K platform was still in its infancy. And while I successfully abstained from rocking the popular hairstyle at the time (and to this day as well), the infamous mullet was still en vogue and went hand-in-hand with Jet Skis and sport trucks, both of which were popular topics of magazine content via Splash and Truckin’ (two of the titles housed in the same McMullen & Yee Publishing building where I was employed). I may not have been much of a water sports enthusiast, but becoming very close friends with Courtney Hallowell, I was automatically immersed in the sport and mini-truck trends of the era. That said, when I first laid eyes on Roadster Shop’s OBS Low-Pro chassis at last year’s SEMA Show, well, suffice it to say, I was immediately taken back to those better times!
Though equipped with a bevy of modern components, from the Roadster Shop independent front/rear airbagged suspensions and rather large diameter Billet Specialties wheels with equally large Baer brakes, the all-white dipped platform was adorned with teal and mauve (at least I think it’s mauve!) graphics, just like Richard McPeak used to decorate then-new Kawasaki Jet Skis back in the ’80s! Little did I know at the time, that chassis was destined for giveaway glory in 2023.
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Following SEMA, Roadster Shop commenced to build an ’88 Chevy beyond worthy of being on the cover of Truckin’ with a scantily clad Tina New draped over the hood—and debuted it at the recent Goodguys Columbus Nationals! In one word, the truck is RAD! Period. I’d definitely clear a spot for it in my garage if it weren’t for a potential conflict of interest clause!
If you, however, would like a chance to win this hella trick truck at this year’s Columbus Nationals (where you must be present), there are three ways to go about registering: 1. Be a member of the Goodguys, 2. Register your vehicle at any of the Goodguys 2022-2023 events, or 3. Enter online at good-guys.com.
The lucky recipient will drive home an LS3 engine & E-Rod powered (equipped to meet California emissions standards if the winner happens to reside in our wonderfully regulated state) OBS that’s been outfitted with the following: Bowler Tru-Street 4L60E transmission, cat-equipped Borla exhaust with Ultimate headers, full DEI insulation/sound deadening, full LMC Truck interior with custom Dakota Digital instrumentation, Vintage Air AC system, Kicker sound system, and that signature white BASF paint job with appropriate rocker graphics.
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I totally wish I were that lucky dude! Good luck to all who enter—and thank you Phil and Jeremy Gerber for sparking some truly cherished memories!
