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What is an OBS truck?

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For those new to classic trucks, OBS is the abbreviated enthusiast term for “old body style.” Its roots date back to when Ford moved to its 10th-generation F-150 body style in 1997, while retaining the existing body style on its F-250/F-350 platforms in the same year.

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    For those new to classic trucks, OBS is the abbreviated enthusiast term for “old body style.” Its roots date back to when Ford moved to its 10th-generation F-150 body style in 1997, while retaining the existing body style on its F-250/F-350 platforms in the same year.

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