The door chime, the key, the manual, the iconic starter noise, and that beautiful cluster. All of this was my childhood. I love these trucks more than anything else. Most reliable truck on the planet
I just have to jump in and agree with you. My first car when I got my license was an 89 Nissan Pulsar. Was a great running reliable car. That door chime in the video just brings back memories of my teen years with my car
My sisters 1986 was driven by her for 397,000 miles before she gave it to her father in law who added another 55,000 miles to it. When he stopped driving, he gave it to his grandson who slammed it on the ground, cut the top off and turned it into a totally custom mini truck. It went past 500K before he sold it to some random kid.
And you know Randy that’s what we love about this channel is you never changed on us and went to $300,000 $400,000 cars you kept it where we loved the channel that with everybody could afford and love to see rebuilt thank you
All the years I've been watching you its official this is ur greatest buy! Love the old mini trucks thats all I buy. The older mini trucks are going up in price
I had a friend that had one of these trucks,, drove it for years in his heating and AC business,, Was still running just fine the last time I saw him,, :-)
Thanks for the content Randy. You’re right. The beauty and the reason why I never miss your videos is because most of the time you are messing with more popular veicules, bringing them back to life. I cannot imagine myself dealing with a Ferrari but definitely would like to be in your shoes and start fixing the Nissan!
Those old Hardbody's were pretty popular back in the day, seen them everywhere, heck you still them from time to time at least around here.. Great little work trucks from an era when a truck was a truck and not a $60,000 luxury car with a bed.
Randy! Those tires and wheels make that truck! Just my opinion just rethink about getting rid of those Wheels just have them polished up. Great score my friend.
If you get a hold of Craig at Flying Wheels, he might buy it off you just the way it sits. This is what he loves to buy! And the content of him driving it back to the North East would be quite interesting....
One of my first jobs was driving one of these delivering beds and assembling them for a furniture store. My dad had an 85 that I learned to drive in with the stick. This video gives me a lot of nostalgic feels and kind of makes me want to have one of these to kick around in again. Love these old mini trucks
I like those rims and tires on that little truck . I'm not a fan of foreign sports cars unless it's a classic , and trucks so been waiting on a different vid
Long time subscriber here I actually have always loved your videos because all them other channels on UA-cam are Tesla this lambo that I love seeing these oldies come back to life and get the love they get on your channel!
I live in Oklahoma City, just bought a 94 hardbody, one owner, original title and lien release, has 137,000 automatic, had some issues with the brakes, got that fixed and this thing runs like new, they don’t make trucks like this anymore. Great video.👍
My dad's 1987 Nissan Hard Body is still in fantastic shape. Z24 engine & a 5 speed. It's still clean. Around 100k miles on it. He's the only one who's owned it. I remember when he bought it new.
Years of watching your videos you kinda become a part of family i guess. We've been through thick and thin you and i. So i appreciate all the content you making for us even though someone may not notice the work you're putting into. And that jacket... man how does it survive? Lol
I miss driving vehicles where you could actually feel feedback from the steering wheel and visibility wasn't a worry. This looks fun to drive. It sounds awesome, I love that engine sound
I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited about one of your purchases than I am with this one, Randy. I absolutely love these little hardbodies and I’ve driven a many of them, always with a smile. I REALLY hope you keep this one for a while. I’m really excited to see you work your magic on it.
Oh good score I love those old nissan hardbodys tough little trucks I've had a couple I now have a early year frontier that I use to save gas on long trips
I'm sitting here on a Sunday, applying decals on a corvette C6 plastic model car I'm finishing up, and Randy wins a 1989 Nissan hardbody, my very first brand new vehicle I ever bought on my own was a 1989 Nissan hardbody, standard cab, bright red with a 5 speed, a/c and a dock bumper...what a great running truck. Im super stoked to see what u do with this sweet Nissan pick up. and Randy rode a KTM in his backyard for his first ride ever...very cool brother.
A good friend of mine had 1 with 400k on it, was still running fine when it got junked, live in the North East Road Salt, frame was rough, it actually broke in half behind the cab while hauling firewood and it still drove although it sagged pretty bad in the middle lol
I knew he wasn't gonna keep it but that truck isn't Worth very much in my eyes I honestly would pay like 1500 no more than that besides I'm in Florida and it wouldn't be worth the price of both shipping and price of the truck
I love this channel I like seeing old cars that was in my family when I was younger and cars that I wanted growing up even till this very day. Most channels have cars they can't even afford themselves but to see someone who loves classic cars and fix them are the reason I can't wait until he uploads more videos keep going randy
That Nissan Hardbody is a great find. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. I have wanted one of these since I was 18. I am now 47 and I still love these trucks. Back when Nissan’s name meant quality.
"How much do they go for?" That's a good question. I've seen them on every swing of the spectrum and have no clue if people actually got what they asked. They're great little trucks though. My bestfriend's mom has had the same hardbody since I was in 3rd grade.
I like most people who love that truck. Solid reliable, workforce. I remember a standard bed Nissan base model selling for 5499 at the dealer back in the '90s. Z24 motor was the same motor used in the 240sx and some of those motors had 2 plugs per cylinder. Regular maintenance was all that was required. I always wanted the extended cab. One last thing was the wheels, we used to either use the Toyota Chrome 4 Runner rims or the aluminum pathfinder rims as replacements for the steel wheels and they would look great.
Back when Nissan made solid car's I'm so confident in the Nissan that you could probably drive 200000 miles straight away no bother I love those wheels.
Definitely check flush all fluids, replace the consumables & filters, rubber hoses if are any cracked, replace both rear tail-lights put a fresh set (4) new tires on it, vacuum interior, wash & clean and just drive it like it is.. i really wouldn't bother with the paint since for fishing camping, grill & barbecue on weekends it would be a perfect option.. Sadly, i'm in Europe +add shipment taxes it would be too much for me, otherwise if i would live in USA no brainer, gladly get this from Randy..
@@poplaurentiu4148 No I wouldn't either the paint is grand I to live in Europe and I to wouldn't mind buying that pickup truck did Nissan make any truck like that for us over here I wounder
@@neilmurphy845 Hy Neil.. hard to find one of those with such straight body relative good shape.. i saw one in CoPart UK 2 years back was smashed in front pretty badly but it sold like it was someone probably got it for parts.. since then i never see such trucks no more and also looked for Hilux from same period these are kind'a sort after these days for cool tuning or other restoration projects.
@@poplaurentiu4148 you should see my dad's 87' Nissan Hard body (he's the only owner). I don't think it has 100k on it yet. It's in a million percent better shape than this truck here.
It's going to be hard to find parts for a vehicle that old unless you get really lucky or use a mail order junkyard. At least that is how it is where I live.
Randy, yes, Yes, YES❗️ This is why I keep coming back to your channel‼️ I say, give it the AAR treatment and bring it back for someone else to enjoy. THAT is what AAR is all about! If you fix it up like you usually do, it should fetch in the $2500/3500 range, especially since most trucks seem to go high. Nice Score👍
Excellent win on the hardbody. Good move to get it painted and sorted out. Small pick-up are really hot on the market right now, so good time to resell it.
I like the KTM ! Just wondering what kind of money you will need for it. As for the Nissan I love it! I would keep it because it’s old school if I were you.😊 i’ll keep checking back about the bike.
I’m jealous. What a score. I’d have so much fun sourcing parts, fixing it up and bombing around in a 4 speed 4 banger. A nice Macco paint job, some new rubber on steelies, seat covers or some modern buckets and you got yourself a great little truck for running errands! I wouldn’t sell it. But then I’d be like you with half a dozen cars in my driveway!
I love these trucks, I even bought one because I was so impressed with them. When I got to the place it was sitting under a tree for 2 years. She runs though, at first it was a rough start but now it fires up no problem.
Congratulations! I saw it in your video yesterday. It is awesome. I love watching older vehicles finding a home. I hope you won the 2012 Malibu. I have one . Great car. The Nissan reminds me of my 2002 Chevy S10. Original owner and still own it. 77K miles . Runs great . Good luck with the Nissan. I love to see plain pick ups getting new life.
I've had one of those with 4X4 for 20 years and it won't die. I use it as a workhorse around my little farm. They do rust terribly in Minnesalta. I also have a 2005 Nizmo Frontier.
I bet the guy who owned that truck held onto it till the day he died. I’d be willing to bet it was an estate situation and the family didn’t know what to do with it so they donated it.
Thank you so much for pointing those out. I totally missed those the first time I watched the video. It actually took me a moment to find them even after you did, I was looking at the wrong car at first. I believe those are called blade wheels, they were popular in the mid to late 90s to the early 00s I believe.
Honestly I'm really into the cars and trucks in the late '80s just because that's when I was a kid growing up I am in love with the Ford tempo and now the Nissan pickup truck. I love the '80s and I love the cars I think you should do more lol. In my opinion these older cars of the '80s I would watch each and every single episode and get more enjoyment out of watching you fix one of those up instead of a Porsche or a Maserati or Ferrari. The '80s what a great time
I have a first gen Frontier. It has the same drive train as the hardbody with the frame and suspension being beefed up some. I still love my little truck!
I used to work at a gas station in my 20's in 1993. It was next to a Nissan dealer. Their parts chaser trucks were base hardbody flatbeds with slats. They maintained them there. Some of them had 500k and more. They drove them all over the southeast. Probably one of the best trucks ever made.
I have a 1986 Hardbody that is your D21's twin. I had to pull the head to have it milled due to a blown head gasket, no major problems three years later
I love the Hardbody, I bought a 1990, brand new 2wd with a manual transmission. I loved it! I can’t remember how many miles it had when sold, (60 thousand maybe). Great little truck. I traded it for a used 1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE, 4x4 “full boat loaded”, with a manual transmission, (had about 190 thousand miles, when traded). I loved it too! Both were fantastic vehicles, and never had to go to the dealership for service, other than (routine maintenance). I wish I still had both of them! There are a lot of people that love old, Hardbody’s. A decent one should get good money, if you can hold out for the right buyer, who appreciates them. Unfortunately at auction you will probably only get half its worth!
I have a 92 d21 with over 300k, It purrs. I was worried with the high mileage but Not now hearing these positive Stories, thanks guys. THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO.
I think the old school truck is great. You don't see many in that good of shape. If it was in Michigan, it would already be gone due to rust and roads we have here. Would be fun to drive.
Here in Greece they sell for 1500-3500€ *edit : but with this paintwork they are like on the 1200s, if you properly get it repainted (doors/engine bay etc), it’s value will go higher + some small interior touches
My first truck, was a 1990 standar cab, the best truck that I owned ever! The only deficiencies of these truck are the lifters, knocking when getting old
Honestly, paint it gloss black or white buy new seats and the arm rests. Tint the windows and thats 5g or more all day long to alot of people! That is one amazing find and catch to the import community. I love it i think you should keep it, slam it and put it in your collection its value is never gonna get worse only better!
The door chime, the key, the manual, the iconic starter noise, and that beautiful cluster. All of this was my childhood. I love these trucks more than anything else. Most reliable truck on the planet
I just have to jump in and agree with you. My first car when I got my license was an 89 Nissan Pulsar. Was a great running reliable car. That door chime in the video just brings back memories of my teen years with my car
Same here my dad had a 1988 and the chime and Jump Seats just brings back. Memories
me too brother, good memories.
My sisters 1986 was driven by her for 397,000 miles before she gave it to her father in law who added another 55,000 miles to it. When he stopped driving, he gave it to his grandson who slammed it on the ground, cut the top off and turned it into a totally custom mini truck. It went past 500K before he sold it to some random kid.
Your love for these type of cars is why this is one of my fav UA-cam channels.
I have an 87' z24 5 speed. Had it since high school. Best little truck ever.
And you know Randy that’s what we love about this channel is you never changed on us and went to $300,000 $400,000 cars you kept it where we loved the channel that with everybody could afford and love to see rebuilt thank you
Most people can't afford an exotic car. Keep going randy don't stop.
People nowadays can’t really afford regular cars. 😡
Amen
Wide tyres look good on it i think
Agree
Tires
@@wyattfollestad8872 "Tyres" is still English. It's chiefly British spelling. I bet "colour" also makes you go nuts!
@@Lincolnator721 yeah I know. Yes it does
More fun with this old pick up than a Ferrari 👍😁 i agree
Definitely more interesting to me than a top of the range car love old cars trucks watching from Scotland 🏴
@@allanwoodham9484 watching from 🇨🇵
Agreed
Go all in on the Hardbody! Vehicles like that is what brought me to your channel.
All the years I've been watching you its official this is ur greatest buy! Love the old mini trucks thats all I buy. The older mini trucks are going up in price
I own and older one back in high school, never had much problem, but had a lot of fun with it. it drove for ever
I had a friend that had one of these trucks,, drove it for years in his heating and AC business,, Was still running just fine the last time I saw him,, :-)
the Nissan exhaust was shaking cuz it was excited too go home with you...u should drive it too texas...beautiful truck
I've always loved these little trucks. Can't wait to see how she looks with a fresh paint job!
Thanks for the content Randy. You’re right. The beauty and the reason why I never miss your videos is because most of the time you are messing with more popular veicules, bringing them back to life. I cannot imagine myself dealing with a Ferrari but definitely would like to be in your shoes and start fixing the Nissan!
I knew she would make it home!! love that old Nissan! I hope all is well Randy!
Those old Hardbody's were pretty popular back in the day, seen them everywhere, heck you still them from time to time at least around here.. Great little work trucks from an era when a truck was a truck and not a $60,000 luxury car with a bed.
Randy! Those tires and wheels make that truck! Just my opinion just rethink about getting rid of those Wheels just have them polished up. Great score my friend.
Love those late 80’s early 90’s mini trucks, that one will be fantastic with a paint job
Not gonna lie, I'm excited about this truck!
If you get a hold of Craig at Flying Wheels, he might buy it off you just the way it sits. This is what he loves to buy! And the content of him driving it back to the North East would be quite interesting....
He also makes good videos for sure
One of my first jobs was driving one of these delivering beds and assembling them for a furniture store. My dad had an 85 that I learned to drive in with the stick. This video gives me a lot of nostalgic feels and kind of makes me want to have one of these to kick around in again. Love these old mini trucks
I like those rims and tires on that little truck . I'm not a fan of foreign sports cars unless it's a classic , and trucks so been waiting on a different vid
Long time subscriber here I actually have always loved your videos because all them other channels on UA-cam are Tesla this lambo that I love seeing these oldies come back to life and get the love they get on your channel!
This would be a great truck to watch you bring back. Such a nice old truck.
I live in Oklahoma City, just bought a 94 hardbody, one owner, original title and lien release, has 137,000 automatic, had some issues with the brakes, got that fixed and this thing runs like new, they don’t make trucks like this anymore. Great video.👍
Now that's cool. Way more interesting than the BMWs and high end cars....Id take that for sure
My dad's 1987 Nissan Hard Body is still in fantastic shape. Z24 engine & a 5 speed. It's still clean. Around 100k miles on it. He's the only one who's owned it. I remember when he bought it new.
Years of watching your videos you kinda become a part of family i guess. We've been through thick and thin you and i. So i appreciate all the content you making for us even though someone may not notice the work you're putting into. And that jacket... man how does it survive? Lol
I miss driving vehicles where you could actually feel feedback from the steering wheel and visibility wasn't a worry. This looks fun to drive. It sounds awesome, I love that engine sound
I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited about one of your purchases than I am with this one, Randy.
I absolutely love these little hardbodies and I’ve driven a many of them, always with a smile.
I REALLY hope you keep this one for a while. I’m really excited to see you work your magic on it.
Oh good score I love those old nissan hardbodys tough little trucks I've had a couple I now have a early year frontier that I use to save gas on long trips
I'm sitting here on a Sunday, applying decals on a corvette C6 plastic model car I'm finishing up, and Randy wins a 1989 Nissan hardbody, my very first brand new vehicle I ever bought on my own was a 1989 Nissan hardbody, standard cab, bright red with a 5 speed, a/c and a dock bumper...what a great running truck. Im super stoked to see what u do with this sweet Nissan pick up. and Randy rode a KTM in his backyard for his first ride ever...very cool brother.
I like the rims clean and quick polish would make a big difference.
Those Hardbody trucks are a throw back to when a Nissan was as good as a Toyota. Great buy! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!!
Lucky! Been trying to find one of these in good shape for realistic money!
A good friend of mine had 1 with 400k on it, was still running fine when it got junked, live in the North East Road Salt, frame was rough, it actually broke in half behind the cab while hauling firewood and it still drove although it sagged pretty bad in the middle lol
Randy at minute 3: I might keep this awhile
Randy at minute 13: We could then send this down the road ya know?
Hahaha love it. Great video!!
I knew he wasn't gonna keep it but that truck isn't Worth very much in my eyes I honestly would pay like 1500 no more than that besides I'm in Florida and it wouldn't be worth the price of both shipping and price of the truck
I love this channel I like seeing old cars that was in my family when I was younger and cars that I wanted growing up even till this very day. Most channels have cars they can't even afford themselves but to see someone who loves classic cars and fix them are the reason I can't wait until he uploads more videos keep going randy
Randy, you’re swinging back and forth on the intro!
I live in Ca and love it but I sure am glad you're back in OKC resurrecting these older but perfectly good cars and keeping them outta the junk yard.
With a paint job its worth between 3-4 k down here in Alabama. We love our hardbodys down here. Ive had several.
That Nissan Hardbody is a great find. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. I have wanted one of these since I was 18. I am now 47 and I still love these trucks. Back when Nissan’s name meant quality.
"How much do they go for?" That's a good question. I've seen them on every swing of the spectrum and have no clue if people actually got what they asked. They're great little trucks though. My bestfriend's mom has had the same hardbody since I was in 3rd grade.
Paid $400 for my 95... nothing wrong with it
I like most people who love that truck. Solid reliable, workforce. I remember a standard bed Nissan base model selling for 5499 at the dealer back in the '90s. Z24 motor was the same motor used in the 240sx and some of those motors had 2 plugs per cylinder. Regular maintenance was all that was required. I always wanted the extended cab. One last thing was the wheels, we used to either use the Toyota Chrome 4 Runner rims or the aluminum pathfinder rims as replacements for the steel wheels and they would look great.
I'm really glad you got the Nissan Randy ,I reckon it's got definite potential ,don't hold back on this one (within reason of course) 😃👍
Randy, You are my favorite UA-cam channel because of the cars you choose. Never change man. I love this truck.
Back when Nissan made solid car's I'm so confident in the Nissan that you could probably drive 200000 miles straight away no bother I love those wheels.
Definitely check flush all fluids, replace the consumables & filters, rubber hoses if are any cracked, replace both rear tail-lights put a fresh set (4) new tires on it, vacuum interior, wash & clean and just drive it like it is.. i really wouldn't bother with the paint since for fishing camping, grill & barbecue on weekends it would be a perfect option.. Sadly, i'm in Europe +add shipment taxes it would be too much for me, otherwise if i would live in USA no brainer, gladly get this from Randy..
@@poplaurentiu4148 No I wouldn't either the paint is grand I to live in Europe and I to wouldn't mind buying that pickup truck did Nissan make any truck like that for us over here I wounder
@@neilmurphy845 Hy Neil.. hard to find one of those with such straight body relative good shape.. i saw one in CoPart UK 2 years back was smashed in front pretty badly but it sold like it was someone probably got it for parts.. since then i never see such trucks no more and also looked for Hilux from same period these are kind'a sort after these days for cool tuning or other restoration projects.
@@poplaurentiu4148 Yah the Toyota's are pretty cool aswell
@@poplaurentiu4148 you should see my dad's 87' Nissan Hard body (he's the only owner). I don't think it has 100k on it yet. It's in a million percent better shape than this truck here.
My grandfather has a 1989 base, and the same thing happened to the speedometer needle. Man I love that truck
Time to make a trip to pull a part Randy should have lot of parts for that little truck...
It's going to be hard to find parts for a vehicle that old unless you get really lucky or use a mail order junkyard. At least that is how it is where I live.
Randy, yes, Yes, YES❗️ This is why I keep coming back to your channel‼️ I say, give it the AAR treatment and bring it back for someone else to enjoy. THAT is what AAR is all about! If you fix it up like you usually do, it should fetch in the $2500/3500 range, especially since most trucks seem to go high. Nice Score👍
Excellent win on the hardbody. Good move to get it painted and sorted out. Small pick-up are really hot on the market right now, so good time to resell it.
Bought a 92 single cab HB about 2 months ago. Gotta be one of the most fun vehicles to drive i've ever had.
I like the KTM ! Just wondering what kind of money you will need for it. As for the Nissan I love it! I would keep it because it’s old school if I were you.😊 i’ll keep checking back about the bike.
I’m jealous. What a score. I’d have so much fun sourcing parts, fixing it up and bombing around in a 4 speed 4 banger.
A nice Macco paint job, some new rubber on steelies, seat covers or some modern buckets and you got yourself a great little truck for running errands! I wouldn’t sell it. But then I’d be like you with half a dozen cars in my driveway!
Hey Randy is their any Kia Sportages at Copart that you have seen
I love these trucks, I even bought one because I was so impressed with them.
When I got to the place it was sitting under a tree for 2 years. She runs though, at first it was a rough start but now it fires up no problem.
Hey Randy, you’ll make it home no problem
These trucks were great for show cars. Mini truck craze of the late 80’s and early 90’s.
I still want it sooo bad lol even though I’m 14. I don’t like those kind of trucks but I really like that one for some reason...
I wish you could sell cars to the public but I really do appreciate the content you have on your channel and your a great guy
I knew you was going to drive it🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations! I saw it in your video yesterday. It is awesome. I love watching older vehicles finding a home. I hope you won the 2012 Malibu. I have one . Great car. The Nissan reminds me of my 2002 Chevy S10. Original owner and still own it. 77K miles . Runs great . Good luck with the Nissan. I love to see plain pick ups getting new life.
Yay 😁 something to watch
Bad ass! That bad boy needs some crazy graphics, lowered and some Dayton’s! Oh and a old school bass system.
You forgot a full hydraulic set up with a tilt dancing bed full old school.
@@larsmanson9577 AGREED! 😎
Love these types of cars Randy, and glad to see you still have the tempo, take the tempo on a mini road trip somewhere we’d love to see how she does
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I've had one of those with 4X4 for 20 years and it won't die. I use it as a workhorse around my little farm. They do rust terribly in Minnesalta. I also have a 2005 Nizmo Frontier.
Why was the car Brought to the auction was it a donation
Yes it was.
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Thanks Randy
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I've seen these be tax write offs. They donate and get a credit. Sometimes more than it would sell for.
I bet the guy who owned that truck held onto it till the day he died. I’d be willing to bet it was an estate situation and the family didn’t know what to do with it so they donated it.
@@brian5o Yah more than likely
Such a flashback....My father got one new in 89. I leaned to drive a manual, with that same Truck.... very cool.
6:46. Look at that car wheels 🤣
Wtf lol
Thank you so much for pointing those out. I totally missed those the first time I watched the video. It actually took me a moment to find them even after you did, I was looking at the wrong car at first.
I believe those are called blade wheels, they were popular in the mid to late 90s to the early 00s I believe.
Honestly I'm really into the cars and trucks in the late '80s just because that's when I was a kid growing up I am in love with the Ford tempo and now the Nissan pickup truck. I love the '80s and I love the cars I think you should do more lol. In my opinion these older cars of the '80s I would watch each and every single episode and get more enjoyment out of watching you fix one of those up instead of a Porsche or a Maserati or Ferrari. The '80s what a great time
80ties classic, turn on some Huey Lewis and drive back home!
The truck will bring easily $2,000-$3,000 depending on how much money you put into it.
@Randall Swanson I guess it depends on how much he asks for it
those old cars u get are why most of us are here.. keep it up sir.
So jelous!,is so hard to find a manual these days!!,especially one of those nissan trucks!.
Great video! I have not seen you take something so raw and actually drive it home. Thanks, Randy.
Ayeeeeee
Somehow I beat the notification...that’s a first 😂
Pinned :)
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds thats pinned
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds lucky
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds and I have a 21st available for the next one in the next few days A0r0n
My dad has a 1992 D21 hardbody Z24 excab winter blue bought new 1 owner truck and he loves that truck.
$4000 💯
I checked autotrader,,,, They are still selling for 9 grand, plus or minus depending on equipment,, Amazing,,, what a score,,, Good job Randy,,, :-)
I have a first gen Frontier. It has the same drive train as the hardbody with the frame and suspension being beefed up some.
I still love my little truck!
I used to work at a gas station in my 20's in 1993. It was next to a Nissan dealer. Their parts chaser trucks were base hardbody flatbeds with slats. They maintained them there. Some of them had 500k and more. They drove them all over the southeast. Probably one of the best trucks ever made.
I have a 1986 Hardbody that is your D21's twin. I had to pull the head to have it milled due to a blown head gasket, no major problems three years later
I love the Hardbody, I bought a 1990, brand new 2wd with a manual transmission. I loved it! I can’t remember how many miles it had when sold, (60 thousand maybe). Great little truck. I traded it for a used 1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE, 4x4 “full boat loaded”, with a manual transmission, (had about 190 thousand miles, when traded). I loved it too! Both were fantastic vehicles, and never had to go to the dealership for service, other than (routine maintenance). I wish I still had both of them! There are a lot of people that love old, Hardbody’s. A decent one should get good money, if you can hold out for the right buyer, who appreciates them. Unfortunately at auction you will probably only get half its worth!
I have a 92 d21 with over 300k,
It purrs. I was worried with the high mileage
but
Not now hearing these positive
Stories,
thanks guys.
THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO.
This truck is a future classic, I love it! For me it's a keeper!
I think the old school truck is great. You don't see many in that good of shape. If it was in Michigan, it would already be gone due to rust and roads we have here. Would be fun to drive.
My favorite engine. Love the Z24. 1983-89, in both the 720 and the Hardbody.
Going back to your roots .... love when you drive them home (back when I subscribed) , nothing went right .... makes for great content
Best mini (Nissan / Datsun) Truck ever! My dad had one for his Pharmacy Chain it was painted up as the Pill Wagon or the Super Truck.
Here in Greece they sell for 1500-3500€
*edit : but with this paintwork they are like on the 1200s, if you properly get it repainted (doors/engine bay etc), it’s value will go higher + some small interior touches
they are tough trucks i had one back when i was in high school in the mid 90s. 89 model single cab 4by4. i lived in WV
Great to see you keeping the same content with little mix here and there, good stuff.
“Throwback” style video. This is the style that I miss. Thank you Randy
My first truck, was a 1990 standar cab, the best truck that I owned ever! The only deficiencies of these truck are the lifters, knocking when getting old
So cool! I just dropped a 350 small block in my d21 I take her home from the shop today !
Honestly, paint it gloss black or white buy new seats and the arm rests. Tint the windows and thats 5g or more all day long to alot of people! That is one amazing find and catch to the import community. I love it i think you should keep it, slam it and put it in your collection its value is never gonna get worse only better!
I love this little Nissan truck! I’m so glad to see you fix this up