Issue
March 2008
Owner
Joe Hughes
Ride
Asphalt Assassin
(1995 Nissan Hardbody)
(1995 Nissan Hardbody)
Photographer
Michael McGill
Ride Details
Original Cost
5000
Build Cost
20000
What was the inspiration?
For my brother who passed away from cancer.
How long did it take you to build?
2 Years
How long have you been building?
22 Years
Club Affiliations
Asphalt Assassin
Your future plans?
Already started on a 88 Nissan Single Cab
Previous Rides
Nissan 720
Engine Details
Make
Nissan Hardbody 1995
Cylinders
4
Engine Mods
Chrome Pulleys and Valve Cover
Chrome or polish
Pulleys and Valve Cover
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
The Frame is the Air Tank and valves are in the frame.
Frame Builder
Paul Rogers and myself
Drop or lift inches
5 ½ “ Body Drop
Spindles
2” Belltech
Four Link
Stainless made by myself
Compressor Info
Viair 380c’s
Valve Info
8 ½ “ Valves
Airbag Info
2500 # Conitech in Front and 2600 # Conitech in Rear
Other Mods
Shaved Firewall and Radiator Support
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Mob
Rear Wheel Type
Mob
Front Wheel Size
20x7.5”
Rear Wheel Size
20x7.5”
Front Tire Size
215/35/20
Rear Tire Size
215/35/20
Paint Details
Color
Cobalt Blue
Paint Type
Dupont
Painted By
Jessie
Graphics By
Body Details
Body Drop
5.5”
Hood
Cut out valve cover
Grille
Phantom
Bumpers
Toyota
Body Mods
We cut off body molding so it would sit lower, shaved handles, tailgate, and mirrors.
Interior Details
Dashboard
Fiberglassed
Gauges
Clear
Steering Wheel
Flamed Billet
Head Unit
Pioneer Flip out
Amps
Audiobahn 800w mounted in Doors
Speakers
4 10” Audiobahn
Stereo Installed by
Myself
Shifter
Custom one off flamed
Seats
Bench Blue Inserts
Upholstery Description
White and Blue Vinyl
Upholstery Description
Hardlined speakers and shaved door handles.
Upholstery By
A staple and F***ed Stich
1995 Nissan Pickup
Owned by Joe Hughes
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