my nissan hardbody build thread.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 07:50 PM

ok i thought i would start a build thread. here are some pictures from the day i bought it until now. i am planning on painting it in the next couple of weeks. its red but i hate red so its going to be the bluesh silver color that comes on a scion tc. anyways on to the pic's.
the day i bought it.

after a good washing

the cab was ported so i traded beds for one that didnt have the hole in it.

getting ready for the 4x4 fenders

fixed all the little dings in the cab.

more dings

also got rid of the toyota bumper and added pathfinder mirrors.

**esi_atlanta** · 10-12-2009, 07:53 PM

not the mini trucks fan .... but nice work man ...

**csmiths** · 10-12-2009, 07:54 PM

i love it. what color are you going to paint it?

**Mr. Clean** · 10-12-2009, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by csmiths

i love it. what color are you going to paint it?

x2

**roscoe** · 10-12-2009, 07:56 PM

doing anything with the taillights?? lol

**JuStCrUzIn** · 10-12-2009, 07:57 PM

keep it updated! gonna get different tails?

**lanning** · 10-12-2009, 07:57 PM

looks good man

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by csmiths

i love it. what color are you going to paint it?

i am going to paint it "wave line pearl" its the blue tinted silver color that comes on a scion tc.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by roscoe

doing anything with the taillights?? lol

those gay fuckers are gone as soon as i paint it, hell i might not even tape them up lol. i had to drill holes in the bottom of one because the whole reverse light was full of water.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:02 PM

oh and that big ass third break light will be shaved also.

**Nerdsrock22** · 10-12-2009, 08:08 PM

I love the escalade wheels on these. looks great.

**rbf** · 10-12-2009, 08:09 PM

Nice I love HB's.

**FliPPYFloP** · 10-12-2009, 08:10 PM

lookin good keep us posted

**batlbrandon** · 10-12-2009, 08:10 PM

you should make it fast AND low.

**punkr6** · 10-12-2009, 08:12 PM

looks good man, love the wheels on it...

**.gauge.** · 10-12-2009, 08:12 PM

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product!

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Nerdsrock22

I love the escalade wheels on these. looks great.

i like the escaldes but on a hardbody is like a civic with slips, way to many. i want to convert it to 5 lug so i can have a better choice of wheels.

**rbf** · 10-12-2009, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by boostedb16

i like the escaldes but on a hardbody is like a civic with slips, way to many. i want to convert it to 5 lug so i can have a better choice of wheels.

My old Yota was 5lub I used the CobraR's and some 300zx wheels. When you swap use the Yota conversion for sure.

**OTG Signs** · 10-12-2009, 08:18 PM

I think it looks great red. If the Escalade wheels look good, trends shouldn't affect you keeping them!

**quickdodge®** · 10-12-2009, 08:22 PM

I love it. It should look real good when you're done.

If you get rid of the big ass wheels. 15" wheels would be perfect to get that thing clser to the asphalt.

Good job, though. Later, QD.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by OTG Signs

I think it looks great red. If the Escalade wheels look good, trends shouldn't affect you keeping them!

yea but i hate looking like every other hardbody. the wheels look good and there the easiest way of getting the factorys off because of the bolt pattern. thats why so many hardbodys have them.

**OTG Signs** · 10-12-2009, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by boostedb16

yea but i hate looking like every other hardbody. the wheels look good and there the easiest way of getting the factorys off because of the bolt pattern. thats why so many hardbodys have them.

I didn't know that! I'm sure you've thought of it, but perhaps the new Escalade 22s?

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by JJ_TheJetplane

My old Yota was 5lub I used the CobraR's and some 300zx wheels. When you swap use the Yota conversion for sure.

do you know anyone with a yota five lug swap for sale?

**03RCode** · 10-12-2009, 08:26 PM

Did you buy that truck for a guy around the Kingsport, TN area? I had a friend up there with a truck that looked alot like that.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by OTG Signs

I didn't know that! I'm sure you've thought of it, but perhaps the new Escalade 22s?

i still have to cut my front fender wells out to get my frame on the ground with 17's. i would hate to know what i would have to do to put 22's on it lol.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by 03RCode

Did you buy that truck for a guy around the Kingsport, TN area? I had a friend up there with a truck that looked alot like that.

i bought it from a guy in cartersville georgia.

**OTG Signs** · 10-12-2009, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by boostedb16

i still have to cut my front fender wells out to get my frame on the ground with 17's. i would hate to know what i would have to do to put 22's on it lol.

Cut the top of the fender off. It's the only way!

**Seun** · 10-12-2009, 08:30 PM

Gangsta! looking good.

**FasTech** · 10-12-2009, 08:30 PM

I'm not a big fan of mini trucks either but I like it.

**quickdodge®** · 10-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

I love it. It should look real good when you're done.

If you get rid of the big ass wheels. 15" wheels would be perfect to get that thing clser to the asphalt.

Good job, though. Later, QD.

My input got lost on the 1st page, lolol. Later, QD.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Seun

Gangsta! looking good.

i was going to drive it to meet up with you but it was on jack stands lol.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

I love it. It should look real good when you're done.

If you get rid of the big ass wheels. 15" wheels would be perfect to get that thing clser to the asphalt.

Good job, though. Later, QD.

i thought about 16's. i must have missed your post. i thought you would like it because of the list of past vehicles you have owned. the fact that we are closer to the same age and was around for the mini truck days.

**roscoe** · 10-12-2009, 08:36 PM

hey i kno a guy that had an isuzu with some pretty sweet wheels pm me your number if u r interested and i'll get u in touch with him

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by roscoe

hey i kno a guy that had an isuzu with some pretty sweet wheels pm me your number if u r interested and i'll get u in touch with him

what size are they, can you get me a picture of them?

**quickdodge®** · 10-12-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by boostedb16

i thought about 16's. i must have missed your post. i thought you would like it because of the list of past vehicles you have owned. the fact that we are closer to the same age and was around for the mini truck days.

Oh yeah I like it, lolol. The truck is too new for my tastes in mini-trucking, but at least it's an import. Toyota, Mazda and Nissan are the true mini-trucker's trucks.

And don't think it's too new that I wouldn't drive it. I'd drive the shit out of it, man. Do it good, homey.

+89 for you. Later, QD.

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

Oh yeah I like it, lolol. The truck is too new for my tastes in mini-trucking, but at least it's an import. Toyota, Mazda and Nissan are the true mini-trucker's trucks.

And don't think it's too new that I wouldn't drive it. I'd drive the shit out of it, man. Do it good, homey.

+89 for you. Later, QD.

oh yea, it will be done nice and simple as far as looks goes. no wild ass paint jobs or anything. just a nice base coat/clear and some different wheels and its done. its not much but +11 for you also.

**DieselNuts** · 10-12-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by boostedb16

oh and that big ass third break light will be shaved also.

how about the handles?

Overall, good work. I like those trucks a lot, they're just too damn small lol

**boostedb16** · 10-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by DieselNuts

how about the handles?

Overall, good work. I like those trucks a lot, they're just too damn small lol

i would like to but in the past when i have had shaved handles, they have always been a pain in the ass. so i think i am going to leave them alone. oh and the to small comment, try 6'5" in this fucker lol.

**roscoe** · 10-12-2009, 08:45 PM

15s or 16s i believe

i'll text him and make sure he still has them
here they are:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=16306998

**DieselNuts** · 10-12-2009, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by boostedb16

i would like to but in the past when i have had shaved handles, they have always been a pain in the ass. so i think i am going to leave them alone. oh and the to small comment, try 6'5" in this fucker lol.

That's understandable. A buddy of mine shaved his handles on his DD. The only problem he ever had with them was "locking" the keys in the truck lol. 6'5"? Good god, I'm only 6' and I can't handle a single cab. Keep up the good work. I'd love to see the finished product.

I didn't see where you said a color. Have you decided yet? Also, the suspension...any plans?

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