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1990 Nissan Hardbody Custom

May 9, 2011 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1990 Nissan Hardbody

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Issue
May 2011
Owner
Nick Varisco
Ride
Neverending Story
(1990 Nissan Hardbody)
Meaning Behind the Name
The project never ends

Ride Details

Original Cost
$19,904
Build Cost
$34,000
What was the inspiration?
I love the minitruck scene and the people in it.
How long did it take you to build?
20 years and still not done
How long have you been building?
20 years
Club Affiliations
Sunset
Your future plans?
My '71 Blazer
Vehicle history
I bought it new
Thanks to
My parents for understanding when I cut up my brand new truck.
Previous Rides
1st minitruck

Engine Details

Make
Nissan 1990
Cylinders
6
Displacement
3.0 L

Chassis Details

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
Frame Builder
Kevin Brown
Drop or lift inches
Enough lift to get over speed bumps
Front Shocks
KYB
Rear Shocks
KYB
Spindles
Belltech
Compressor Info
Viair 400
Valve Info
3/8" Parker
Airbag Info
Conitech 2500
Other Mods
Toyota 4Runner arm rest. Extra cab pedestal and side and rear panel
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Flat black paint

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Colorado Custom
Rear Wheel Type
Colorado Custom
Front Wheel Size
18x7
Rear Wheel Size
18x7
Front Tire Size
215/35/18
Rear Tire Size
215/35/18

Paint Details

Color
Black
Paint Type
Single stage PPG
Graphics By

Body Details

Body Drop
Traditional
Hood
'93 and newer hood
Grille
Billet Phantom
Bumpers
Toyota 2wd chrome
Addon 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
Body Mods by
George Vanderwall and Concepts Auto Restyling

Interior Details

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
Tint Percent
2x limo
Trunk or Bed
Carpet shell, Line-X bed
Upholstery Description
Vinyl and cloth black and red
Upholstery Description
Toyota 4Runner arm rest. Extra cab pedestal and side and rear panel
Upholstery By
Jim's Upholstery

1990 Nissan Hardbody “Neverending Story” owned by Nick Varisco

 

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Filed Under: Features, May 2011


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