In recent months, we’ve been following along with the progress of the guys over at Reversion Raceworks. It’s a new company that has set their foundations in the 3D printing game. What can you do with 3D printing, and your hot rod you may ask. According to Tyler McCormick, just about anything.
Over the last couple of years, they’ve quickly been making a name for themselves in the gauge cluster and gauge pod segment; replacing your outdated OEM gauge cluster with 3D-printed gauge bezels that fit a new Holley Terminator X display perfectly. Theyāve also designed AC vents that house gauges for the GMT-400 trucks (ā88-98 Silverado/Tahoe/Suburban, up to ’99 for the HD trucks). Come to think of it, theyāre very heavy in the truck segment at the moment; as their most popular products are geared towards the classic C10s, GMT-800, OBS, all generation S10s, and even the first-generation Colorado..
We’ll dig deep into their product line in another story in the very near future, so let’s turn to the topic at hand; this awesome OBS Suburban that they’ve recently picked up. Destined for use as their shop vehicle, and rolling billboard for OBS products now, and in the future, this 1999 Chevy long-body SUV is interesting in its own right.
First, despite the rolling stock and brush guards featured in these videos, it’s actual a 2WD example. In addition, it’s not powered by a throwback 5.7L Vortec or even a diesel; it actually houses an EFI 454 straight from the factory. Now while that sounds like a decent starting point for a project — there’s more.
Apparently, the trucks was also modified quite a bit from the dealer (or perhaps an automotive publication?) back when it was brand new. Period aftermarket parts include an offset Whipple Superchargers blower, Hellwig sway bars, a Gibson catback exhaust system, and a few other things. Tyler located the truck out of Southern California, where it spent its whole life. As a result, it’s as structurally-sound and as solid as it was when it rolled off of the assembly. No road salt in SoCal!
Unfortunately, however, it was previously owned by one or more people who didn’t actually know much about how to work on, or maintain, and should we say, wire, a vehicle. Tyler and Nick of Reversion spent hours chasing several pounds worth of dead wires that led to nowhere in the truck. They also have been proactive in working out other bugs, and getting the truck closer to their vision for it.
Ultimately, the goal is to get this thing on the ground, throw on some period rollers, a killer ’90 paint-scheme wrap, updated lighting fixtures, and much, much more. We’ve included the first two installment videos for you to enjoy on this page. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (and YouTube!) to stay up to date with this Suburban, and their latest products!
Rick Seitz is the owner and founder of GMEFI Magazine, and has a true love and passion for all vehicles. When he isnāt tuning, testing, or competing with the brandās current crop of project vehicles, heās busy tinkering and planning the next modifications for his own cars.
