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1994 Nissan Hardbody

August 9, 2014 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1994 Nissan Hardbody owned by Dewie Moreau

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Issue
August 2014
Owner
Dewie Moreau
Ride
Wasted Away
(1988 Chevrolet Hardbody)
Meaning Behind the Name
The name fits the personality of the truck but it was given the name after being used in TinnMans Wasted Away music video.
Photographer
Phlea - Scarlet Rose Photography

Ride Details

Original Cost
1700
Build Cost
ummm alot. After all the changes through the years... 20 grand round about.
What was the inspiration?
It's a mash of everything I am and love, die hard mini trucker first and foremost. Hot Rod and rat rod all in one little nissan truck. Does it get much better? I wanted my truck to stand out and make people's imagination run wild with ideas that would push their creativity farther. It's all art in the end.
How long did it take you to build?
7 years and counting. It'll never be " finished ".
How long have you been building?
A little better than 8 years.
Club Affiliations
GROUND LEVEL
Your future plans?
1967 Datsun 520 and a 1951 Mercury in the works.
Vehicle history
This truck started in Florida many years ago. Was fully finished with a gloss paint job and a full tweed interior. But when I got my hands on it it was trashed like so many other trucks that change hands throughout their life time.it would have been easier and much cheaper to start from stock but for me it was love at first sight.
Thanks to
Natalie first off... Thank you babe for being just as crazy about our mini truckin life style as I am. Couldn't do it without you. Thank you to ALL my friends and family for supporting me, especially my father. Thank you to my oh so amazing club for always being there for me no matter what.
Previous Rides
1993 s10

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 1988
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Fully built 388 stroker
Chrome or polish
Blah... neither... Black paint and rust.

Driveline Details

Gears
Turbo 350 auto trans.
Builder Shop
Myself and Dave Kelley.

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Back half of the frame is all custom. Lime green frame and all black chassis components.
Frame Builder
Myself and friends.
Spindles
Stock
Four Link
FB I rides.
Compressor Info

Viair 480c Compressor Dual Pack

Valve Info
Crap... to be changed.
Airbag Info
Dominator 2500s in the front and Dominator 2600s in the rear.
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Paint and some chrome spikes on the rear of the frame.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Alba Blvds.
Rear Wheel Type
Alba Blvds.
Front Wheel Size
18
Rear Wheel Size
18

Paint Details

Color
Patina black.
Graphics Description
Lots and lots of hand stripping and brush painted art work by Brandon Stephens. Fuel cell airbrushed with Ed Roth inspired cartoon of the truck 5 years ago.
Painted By
My self.
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Molded to the fenders and cowl. Center cut out for the motor.
Grille
Full phantom.
Bumpers
Custom hardbody bumper in front with sheet metal lower valance.
Body Mods
Fully shaved wiper cowl. Front clip molded to cab and cowl. Smooth cab wall inside and out. All new smooth firewall. 4x4 pathfinder fenders.
Body Mods by
My self.

Interior Details

Dashboard
Chopped down 1972 ford f100 teuck. Removed 8 inches from the center and built a sheet metal top to fit the contour of the nissan windahield.
Gauges
Out of a Peterbuilt.
Steering Wheel
Stock wheel striped down to the metal hoop. Added 2 supports on either side coming from the center hub and cut out the original.
Head Unit
None.
Shifter
Suicide shifter coming up from the driver fender outside the truck.
Seats
All original leather bucket seats out of a 1960 something European sports car.
Upholstery Description
Hand ground steel panels cover the floor, b pillars and roof. Door panels done the same.
Upholstery By
My self.

1994 Nissan Hardbody owned by Dewie Moreau

1994 Nissan Hardbody “Wasted Away” owned by Dewie Moreau

 

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Filed Under: August 2014, Features


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