95riosnake Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 So this may not be for everyone, but eh...to each his own. I ran across this on Canibeat (have I mentioned I have quite an eclectic taste in custom cars? lol) I dig this thing a lot, everything is done to a high standard of fabrication and fit/finish. Even if it's not your style, you have to appreciate the quality of work on this thing. I LOVE the headers, they're so ridiculous in the best of ways. It blends the mini truck world with the old school hot rod world and that's a good mix IMO.I think all the details are what impresses me most (besides the flawless paint & body work)... like the smooth frame, the perfectly sculpted bed, fully-finished cutouts for the headers and filter, and check out that carbon fiber shroud dressing up the top of the pumpkin! :welcoming: Oddly enough, I even like the Root Beer Brown color... I'm starting to like odd colors like this more and more.Basic rundown:86.5 Nissan Hardbody (the owner originally paid $250 for it)Cammed LS1Narrowed Dana 40 w/ Auburn LSD & 3.08 gearsOne-off custom frame with all brake, fuel, and air lines ran inside the frame railsCustom-built front control arms and custom 3 link rear suspension, obviously air ride all around15x10 rear Wheel Vintiques babymoonsNissan Pathfinder front clip1954 Pontiac Chieftain dashboardHand-made stainless steering wheel which started its life as a bar stool at McDonald’s (love this part lol)Without further ado, pics:Like I said, I'm not expecting everyone to like it... but I'm sure some of you will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thats pretty neat. Definitely respect the custom work on that one. The part that I least like is the exhaust, the rest is pretty sick imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Artwork right there!!Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 The part I like the least is the fact that it's a Nissan Hardbody. They just look so nerdy/dorky in the worst way possible, basically the opposite of bad ass... IMO of course. Craftsmanship is excellent, just doesn't look right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Tony will jizz his pants when he sees this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushrod91 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I like it all except that stupid ass shifter handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I like it all except that stupid ass shifter handleaw i love those shifters, lolol. guess you user's pushrod and not hot rod though.the handles are cool to me...kinda like ape hangers on choppers...very cool, lol! nice to see brown's makin a comeback! who woulda thought brown paint with deep red interior/wheels would look so good together? when i ee dan post something about trucks...i know i'm gonna dig it, lol!! he's a closet minitrucker man. :glee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 when i ee dan post something about trucks...i know i'm gonna dig it, lol!! he's a closet minitrucker man. :glee:Haha, I have always loved mini trucks. I grew up on Truckin' and Minitruckin magazines. I was a truck guy before I got into mustangs. I remember dreaming about tweed interiors and House of Kolor as a kid, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 lmfao...wake up in the middle of the night screaming TWEED INSERTS!!! hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex302 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Super clean love the chieftain dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 that thing is nasty on all levels, wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Wow, that is awesome. I'm impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm still trying to find video of this truck, I am interested to hear how those zoomies sound. My guess is they are deafening, unless they aren't open headers like they appear to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted March 14, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hate it and love it at the same time. Love everything but the actual truck itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I would drive that truck without a doubt. Thanks for posting this. Very well done ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm still trying to find video of this truck, I am interested to hear how those zoomies sound. My guess is they are deafening, unless they aren't open headers like they appear to be.Well, they could be relatively quiet. My father's '39 International ratrod has zoomies on it, but we filled half the length of them with pre-made baffles. This guy's zoomies are a lot larger than my father's too, so they could be normal volume. I'd hate my life if I had open zoomies towards me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 i have a minitruckin issue with it on the cover, lol. i'll dig it up and see wassup with the headers and exhaust! cant imagine its just open headers all the time like that...good lord! never know though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto_x5.0 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Anybody know where that truck is from? All the pictures look like downtown KC(where I usually take pictures) Badass truck, I don't like the air intake or the manifold, airplane wing looking things. All else is great, I love the color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 ^ Yep it's from Kansas City, the owner has a shop called KC Autoworx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
