Issue
June 2005
Owner
Shane Schaffer
Ride
U Wish
(1997 Nissan Hardbody)
(1997 Nissan Hardbody)
Photographer
Big Wood
Ride Details
Original Cost
9000
Build Cost
30000
What was the inspiration?
Always wanted to build my own minitruck.
How long did it take you to build?
4 1/2 years
How long have you been building?
10 years
Thanks to
Charles Armstrong Chuck Rowland Keith Hill Mark Donaldson Larry Weaver
Engine Details
Make
Nissan 1197
Cylinders
4
Engine Mods
Custom Exhaust from Weavers Alignment
Chrome or polish
Every thing was painted or chromed
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Step Notch, Tube Cross members.
Front Shocks
HAL 12 way adjustable.
Rear Shocks
HAL 12 way adjustable.
Spindles
2" Bell Tech
Four Link
Air Ride Tech., Chrome Suspension
Other Mods
Air Ride Tech., 2 3-gallon tanks, 2 compressors, Big Red Air Valves and Digital Gauges.
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
The Frame is Custom Painted Black.
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Budnick Scissor 6
Rear Wheel Type
Budnick Scissor 6
Front Wheel Size
18 X7
Rear Wheel Size
18 X7
Front Tire Size
215/35/ZR18
Rear Tire Size
215/35/ZR18
Paint Details
Color
Atlantic Blue and Armstrong Green
Paint Type
PPG and Xotic
Painted By
Shane Schaffer
Graphics By
Body Details
Grille
Phantom Billet
Bumpers
Billet Inserts
Body Mods
Roll Pan, Tailgate skin, Shaved gas door, 3rd brake light, door handles, antenna, emblems and windshield squirters and wipers.
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom Smoothed & Painted
Steering Wheel
Budnik Tusk II
Console
Custom Fabricated by Chuck Rowland.
Amps
Fostgate Power 1000
Speakers
Fostgate Power
Shifter
Shortened Head Unit: Panasonic TV/DVD
Trunk or Bed
Raised Bed floor with Line-X Bed liner
Upholstery Description
Off White leather and suede, most interior panels were hand made and covered.
Upholstery Description
Billet Door Handles and Dome Light
Upholstery By
Chuck Rowland at Car Upholstery in Tulsa, OK
1997 Nissan Hardbody
Owned by Shane Schaffer
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