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Nick Varisco 1990 Nissan Hardbody Tandem Axle

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Meaning behind name: The project never ends

Owner: Nick Varisco

Make: Nissan

Model: Hardbody

Year: 1990

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Why build?:

I love the minitruck scene and the people in it.

How long did it take to build?:

20 years and still not done

How long have you been in the sport?:

20 years

Club Affiliations:

Sunset

What would you like to build next?:

My '71 Blazer

What's the history of the vehicle or any special notes?:

I bought it new

Thanks to:

My parents for understanding when I cut up my brand new truck.

Previous Rides:

1st minitruck

BODYDetails

Body Drop:

Traditional

Hood:

'93 and newer hood

Grille:

Billet Phantom

Bumpers:

Toyota 2wd chrome

Add On Accessories:

Billet driving lights

Body Mods:

Shaved antenna, door handles, locks, tailgate handle, Sir Michaels roll pan and tailgate skin, extended bed for tandem axle, Suicide Doors cut front fenders for Toyota bumper

Who Did Your Body Work?:

George Vanderwall and Concepts Auto Restyling

ChassisDetails

Chassis:

Custom

Mods to Frame:

"Z" for the body drop, back half and air tank rack, compressor rack, fuel cell rac, cross members extended for tandem axle

Inches of Lift or Drop:

Enough lift to get over speed bumps

Who did the Mods to Your Frame?:

Kevin Brown

Front Shocks:

KYB

Rear Shocks:

KYB

Spindles:

Belltech

Compressor Model and Brand:

Viair 400

Valve Info:

3/8" Parker

Air Bag Info:

Conitech 2500

Any Chrome, Polish, or Paint?:

Flat black paint

EngineDetails

Make:

Nissan

Year:

1990

Cylinders:

6

Displacement:

3.0 L

InteriorDetails

Dashboard:

Stock painted

Gauges:

Stock

Steering Wheel:

Grant

Head Unit:

Alpine

Speakers:

Sony

Stereo Installed By:

Progressive Mobile Electronics

Shifter:

Cut down stock

Seats:

Toyota MR2 1985

Window Tint %:

2x limo

Trunk / Bed:

Carpet shell, Line-X bed

Describe the Upholstery Material / Color Scheme:

Vinyl and cloth black and red

Other Interior Mods:

Toyota 4Runner arm rest. Extra cab pedestal and side and rear panel

Upholstered By:

Jim's Upholstery

PaintDetails

Color:

Black

Paint Type:

Single stage PPG

WheelsDetails

Front Wheel Type:

Colorado Custom

Rear Wheel Type:

Colorado Custom

Front Wheel Size:

18x7

Front Tire Size:

215/35/18

Rear Tire Size:

215/35/18

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