FeatureInfo
Asphalt assassin
Meaning behind name:
Owner: Joe Hughe
Make: Nissan
Model: Hardbody
Year: 1995
Photos By: Double D
MoreInfo
Why build?: |
My brother got me into this when i was 10.He passed away,now I have this minitruckin disease |
How long did it take to build?: |
1 1/2 years |
How long have you been in the sport?: |
21 years |
What would you like to build next?: |
Already started a full build on a 1988 Nissan Hardbody |
What's the history of the vehicle or any special notes?: |
This is a full rebuild of this truck,its had a complete dis assemble and mock up |
Thanks to: |
The wife for all the time away from the family Leslie,Paul rogers who is there everytime i call at 11 pm to help,Aaron Muncie,Tim Taylor,Larry Hatfield,And everyone i have met at the shows over the years,and last my brother who passed away from cancer,he has pushed me to be what i am and there is a day coming when we will be draggin together again |
Previous Rides: |
720,Hardbodys,Tacoma |
BODYDetails
Hood: |
Removed webbing,fully smoothed |
Grille: |
Phantom |
Bumpers: |
Tacoma |
Wing: |
Yeah right |
Body Mods: |
Shaved handles,tailgate,also removed 1980 sliding rag and installed glass top,lowered the motor,fully sheet metaled the engine comparment,fully sheet metaled the bed |
Who Did Your Body Work?: |
Joe Hughes,Paul Rogers,Aaron Muncie,Tim Taylor,Ronnie Parrish |
ChassisDetails
Chassis: |
Custom |
Mods to Frame: |
Full back half doubles into the air tank with valves attached |
Inches of Lift or Drop: |
4 1/2 in body drop |
Who did the Mods to Your Frame?: |
Joe Hughes,Paul Rogers |
Spindles: |
Belltech |
4-Link: |
|
Compressor Model and Brand: |
Engine driven and 480 backup |
Valve Info: |
8-1/22in |
Air Bag Info: |
2500 Dominators in front ,2600 dominators in rear |
Any Chrome, Polish, or Paint?: |
Powder coated 4-link bars,fully smoothed and painted rear end,inside and out wheels painted |
DrivelineDetails
Clutch and Flywheel: |
Automatic trans pulled,smoothed and painted |
Axle Brand or Size: |
Toyota rear end |
Transmission Builder / Shop: |
Joe Hughes,Paul Rogers |
EngineDetails
Make: |
Nissan |
Year: |
1995 |
Cylinders: |
4 |
Displacement: |
Stock |
Engine Modifications: |
Engine pulled,fully smoothed and painted |
Engine Add Ons: |
240sx intake |
Chrome and Polish: |
All pullys grinded down to steel and cleared |
Engine Builder / Shop: |
Joe Hughes ,Paul Rogers,Aaron Muncie,Tim Taylor |
InteriorDetails
Dashboard: |
Wrapped and glassed |
Gauges: |
stock |
Steering Wheel: |
Billet Flamed |
Console: |
One off hand built |
Head Unit: |
Jenson touch screen |
Amps: |
Audiobahn in doors |
Speakers: |
4-10in audiobahn subs with all hardlines,no whires |
Stereo Installed By: |
Tim Taylor,Joe Hughes |
Shifter: |
On the passenger side of the console with a spike to go through the passengers heart |
Seats: |
Out of a Daewoo |
Describe the Upholstery Material / Color Scheme: |
blue and white vinyl,no tweed in this bitch |
Other Interior Mods: |
Hardlined subs 1 pair |
PaintDetails
Color: |
Starburst Blue |
Paint Type: |
Dupont |
Painted By: |
Ronnie parrish |
Graphics By: |
Lil Jack |
WheelsDetails
Front Wheel Size: |
20 |






