Here’s why the Nissan D21 Hardbody is the Perfect Truck

[@maverick_trail]

You won the jackpot with that truck! Great condition considering it's age and it will run forever.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

My Hardbody is an honest truck for an honest days work. I wish the president of our HOA drove one. I'd respect him more.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Back 3 months later and not intoxicated. I don't even belong to an HOA. Don't do Modelo's kids....they're the devil.

[@XndrTheGreat]

@@weekendhomeprojects😂😂😂

[@patrickn.7669]

Crazy i watched you years back. You basically were a kid creating aquariums. How time flies 😢

[@cassidyanderson3722]

Just bought my own 1994 SE V6 4X4 with 150k miles. Needs to be repainted and a new set of tires, but is in great shape over all. It holds a lot of nostalgia for me because my dad had one. I love your attitude towards this truck and your’s in the best review video I’ve seen. Keep the good work.

[@darkangel16572]

I’ve been looking for my first truck, and I’m 100% sold now Thanks for the in depth video

[@waynescottturner]

What a sweet ride! And you did a great job going over it in detail, with excellent editing.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

I heart my Hardbody.

[@ibrahimroj8584]

im crying watching this video, reminds me of my D21 i had back in the day. Unfortunately i had to sell it because of financial issues. Mine was the double cab TD27, yes it was a diesel because i'm from Mauritius. Bought new from the dealer in 1996. It was rwd only. If i have one advice to give you Toby take good care of it.

[@phw2274]

Cool truck! Brings back a lot of memories. I bought a brand new 1986.5 Hardbody 4x4 when they first came out. It was an awesome truck. Congratulations on your Hardbody. It looks great!

[@wbu62]

I had a 1988, some of the best times in my life. Drove all over the country. NYC, Key West, Chicago and everywhere in between. Bare bones who needs all that shit in todays vehicles. Never left me stranded. Great video, brought back some awesome memories. Thx

[@cliffish93]

What a huge aquascape! So red!

[@fartyarcidentertainment]

I've had a d21 for 23 years now. Still going strong. Very few trips to the repair shop :)

[@jeffreybetts8014]

I was a Nissan service manager when these trucks were new. I personally drove them for 22 years, I had a bunch of them all the way from 1971 (when they were Datsun) all the way up to 1996 , the D22 moniker was the model that you referred to at the dealer when purchasing parts, the hardbody name was used in advertising. Over the years I owned models 521,620, 720 and D21 , about 30 of them, and most with over 100 k miles, also owned a few brand new, I went to Jeep after that in 1997 , I have a wrangler and a gladiator, my next truck is going to be another Nissan, loved your video , great looking truck.

[@ChrisDriven]

Did you end up getting a Nissan Frontier?

[@andregonsalvez9244]

These are Bulletproof , I remember these growing up in the 80s and 90s I would have bought this over the Taco . 😊

[@GustavoTroyoG]

Few weeks Ago I Just bought one Just like yours. Trim SE manufactured in USA. 300k miles on it, its 1997 4wd K24SE engine. It has 2 inch body lift And 1 inch suspension lift. 31 inch tires with original 15x8 chrome wheels. Love this car from now on, im from Costa Rica in Central America.

[@lisagardner5157]

I've driven one for close to 30 yrs. 95, manual. I love it👌

[@rce2553]

I have a 94 Nissan SE V6. King cab 4x4 . It’s been my daily driver since 2002.

[@darrenckern]

Great video, perfect summary of one of the best trucks ever made!

[@DeniInDenial]

Just recently acquired a 95 Hardbody XE. Hands down best truck I’ve ever driven. And it’s shown me how to drive manual.

[@xSmythosx]

great video! i’m prepping to buy a ‘96 king cab in a couple days, 4x4 with the manual in fantastic shape with almost no rust, which is wild given i’m in massachusetts. she’s got about 187k miles, same shade of red as yours. can’t wait to break her in!

[@tomtriponez2434]

Hey man! great vid! I used to own a 1997 Nissan Hardbody 4X4, it was the 2.4L KA24E engine with the 5 speepd manual, she was my first truck that i got when i was 16. I bought her with 87,000 miles on it. I took care of her like it was my kid. Just like you i also put a matchbox on the dash! Sadly, i moved back to Switzerland and had to sell it. Now that i'm back in Switzerland, i got myself a 2010 Nissan NP300, crew cab, 2.5L YD25DDTI engine, 5 speed manual, and many more. Even my new NP300 is a 2010, there is still a lot of the same parts from my 1997 Hardbody. your truck is really really clean, love what you've done with the bed cover and the bumper. i'd love to share some photos of my 1997 truck with ya, or anyone who wants to see!

[@coreymerrill1383]

I have a ‘92 that I bought in 2000. It was from n. Carolina so it’s still very clean and it’s stored in the winter. 129k on the odo, se model black, at, v6, engine compartment very clean also. Although it’s a se it has manual locks and windows but ac and no sunroof, wish it did but I love the truck. My brother bought one in ‘89 brand new regular cab, man trans, 2wd no rear bumper lol, he paid 5 or 6k for it. Man how times have changed. By the way this was a very good video, very well done. Take care of your truck, it’s a nice find!

[@Lawrence-St.Lawrence1701]

I really like your truck, a very rare one these days. My son has a 1990 Pathfinder that I handed down to him years ago. It has the same engine model as yours. 1990 was the first year Nissan released the 4-door version. It is not an SUV, but a truck. The Pathfinder and the Hardbody trucks of that era have a heavy-duty frame. The 90' Pathfinder has a total weight of 5,000 pounds which is the weight of a full size 4X4 of today (approx. 4,950 pounds) I imagine that your truck weight is in the same neighborhood in weight that my son's PF is. The owner of a body shop once mentioned to me that if he were to be in a collision, he would hope to be in an old Pathfinder like ours than any other passenger vehicle. Just subscribed to your channel. I run between 25 - 30 fish tanks at any given time of various freshwater species.

[@grantvisions]

Love your truck and video about it! I've got a 96' Hardbody base, 2WD version. Very reliable vehicles, as you know. I'm checking out your other videos as well. I just recently got into fish aquariums. Keep the content coming.

[@JCourts2k23]

Growing up, we had an 88 king cab, had 288k miles on it, when traded in, later on we got a new single cab 97 single cab.

[@myyoutubepage1]

I'm not even a car guy, but man you make a good video. Watched start to finish and now you got me thinking about a nice D21 for myself. Apparently the '96 and '97 models actually came with airbags lol.

[@mrsir623]

I bought a $400 hardbody, and I brought it back to life it has no oil, I pit new oil, and it doesn't run rough. Nissan pickup is amazing 👏

[@tyleraguon9995]

I have a lowered Nissan hardbody but seeing a lifted hardbody is great to see. Awesome truck !

[@Ranita_MTB_760]

Excellent video, and the truck is 💯👌, don't sell it, ever.

[@milehyandriver]

I got in a pretty bad wreck in my hard body but this thing took it like a champ. I was able to get it all fixed and it continues to run like a tank. This thing saved my life and i will continue to keep it running as long as i live.

[@ifyoudisagreeyouarewrong]

did you get hurt?

[@milehyandriver]

@@ifyoudisagreeyouarewrong I walked away unharmed.

[@impasta1148]

This is awesome. I have a base model 94, worked half to death, rusted the other half to death, but still working beautifully as my first car, and my first manual

[@SpeedPunch]

Same

[@KivPanther]

That's a good looking SE. Mine's an XE-V6, same year. Not as pretty externally as yours, but she still runs and doesn't have any rust cancer. Those switches on the center armrest were options for the Pathfinder, since they were essentially the same vehicle with a different body on the frame. One was for heated seats, another was for rear defrost or wipers I believe. There was a third option that I don't recall, I think foglights or something similar.

[@Theonenonlyavery]

My dad had this truck(1990) in white in the late 90s to early 2000s. I loved that truck and called it the white monster because it was a bit rusty. I drove it in high school and took it deer hunting off road. Road tripped to New York from Ohio. Got a kiss from a girl i had a crush on. Lots of memories. Died ar 330k miles. It liked to blow tie rods. The radio wasn't great but worked but you didn't need much when you were listening to Dire Straits on cassette. The jump seats were nice in a pinch, we even had four of us in there which was me and two teenage brothers and our dad, drive two and half hours on a small road trip. The engine sound really takes me back. The tires also sucked but it did okay in the snow when you went out, locked the hubs manually, and switched to 4 low. My dad was also a part time fire and ems guy so when the sirens went off, my dad literally peeled out and id hear him red line until out of ear shot and me being a hugh school kid, was running it hot all the time doing fish tails. We hauled rocks, mulch, rototillers, camping gear, everything. No issue. Had a really high suspension too. The seats WERE verh comfortable. If you're looking at this truck and seeing if it sucks, it doesn't. Its awesome and after my kids are gone, will get this truck. You'll just love this truck.

[@vincentwashington966]

This is the best hardbody review I've seen

[@xspace9476]

great find with this truck. i have a 93 pathfinder v6 xe in that same color

[@commandertopgun]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL LITTLE TRUCK, 1990S MAN. GREAT REVIEW-TOBY, THANKS.

[@shanetyler9391]

You got a nice truck there kid! i have owned my v6 5speed extended cab since 2006 its black its a 1995 last year of the V6. i had it all repainted in 2019 and had all the graphics taken off the truck and its solid black now. it has the stock rims still with the fender flares. Just a great all around truck iam 42 now and its the only truck i have ever owned!

[@crs290]

This generation Nissan truck was every bit as good as the Toyota equivalent, and cheaper too. I've owned both and I'd actually pick the Nissan at this point. The only real difference is that the aftermarket for the Hardbody was never as good.

[@jerry-z5i]

My dad has one. It is still reparable so I hope to be able to fix it.

[@andres93b]

Love the little matchbox d21 on the dashboard.

[@ferrotee2629]

Nice rig. I have a 1997 Hard Body 4x4. Bringing it back to life, I will be putting twin turbo on it. Sounds sick!!! Boost up to 250 horse

[@JamesMJaime]

Grew up with trucks my entire life and these were always one of my favorites. Right now I'm trying to restore an '83 Nissan/Datsun 720 which you should definitely cover if you ever come across one.

[@steven9370]

I love my 97 pickup. Looks about the same except 2wd, no power stuff. My paints a little ragged which helps with road urchins.

[@tymichaelauthor3988]

Very well-done video with good information. Thank you.

[@awhoot1]

Nice truck, Muchacho!! I have an 85 that’s basically the same package but the purple blue looking color. I’ve always wanted one of these D2 ones in this purple blue color❤️😂

[@oceanchaser]

that is a clean looking truck well taken care off congratulations on a really nice truck for your first ride I'm happy for you. .

[@flexapex9801]

I had an 88. They’re amazing. I am fortunate enough to get my neighbors 85, 720 I love it 4 x 4 55K original miles.

[@kizziar000]

ur hairline is receding faster than you can drive that truck 💨

[@alexvmw]

Gorgeous guy! Gorgeous truck!

[@1955porsche]

87 sev6 d21 255k miles runs great ,, 5 speed blast to drive swapped torsion bars master booster thermostat radiator...starter alternator patched some rust..........best vehicle i hav.. on its 4th muffler

[@Brooklyn_Powers]

Love the truck and your presentation was excellent!

[@faraon7k]

The 2.7 non turbo diesel was great too. Kinda sluggish but pulls really good.

[@magstheonly3614]

nice vid man!

[@MakWak-li8wu]

A friend gifted me a 97 bout a year ago. Everything wrong with it. Nothing works. But even with that its the best truck ive ever had. Reliable and tough as hell. I think im keeping this one.

[@DrBill-b3r]

What a beautiful truck, I have a '92 PU standard model 4 cyl. Best vehicle ever.

[@sadeepaalwis5938]

nice man im hoping to buy one as well, love the enthusiasm

[@AwesomeDocumentary]

love this truck, Awesome Video.

[@JamesMJaime]

Friend of my dad's came across an SE-V6 from the 80s that was full loaded minus the air conditioning for whatever reason. Still really cool lol

[@omen220]

My parents had a 2wd one. I can't believe we use to sit back in those seats as kids. But we also would sit in the bed too.

[@Sir_Flash-sn1dx]

Nice definitely a great little truck or Ute as we call them here in Australia, speaking for my self i own Mitsubishi triton 2008 model Ute/truck sadly not a 4x4 but it was my dads and he passed it in to me before he past so it’s amazing to me and I will cherish it, definitely hope you do some mover video like this In the future.

[@jimmyjackass1805]

All 3 of my Nissan Pickup have been great dependable trucks 04 360.000- Miles traded it in for the Wife's Wrangler. What a Mistake that was 2 years later she traded the Jeep in on a 22 Frontier. My Gen 2 2013 Just went over 200.000 miles Other than consumables I had to replace the Fan clutch at 187.000 miles. That's it. Nissan Trucks are basic dependable Lower costing Trucks. I will keep my Gen 2 until the wheels fall off. Nothing like not having a vehicle payment. While still driving a truck you have confidence that it's not gonna leave you stranded. Your old Hardbody is one of the Nicest I have seen in a very long time. She's a keeper for life.

[@jamesdodson9417]

Where did you get that double din bezel for your radio, nice example of a reliable oldie.

[@aryanlavan4524]

Bro why u ain’t posting no more like my man how we supposed to watch anymore of ur great content?

[@steven_reed]

Wow, the red ones always look so good. Yours is no exception. My 1993 SE-V6 4x4 is silver. Question: Does yours still have the original mirror on the passenger side sun visor? Mine is missing. I haven't been able to find any pictures of the original online. If I could find a photo, then maybe I could design one for 3D printing. But it seems like they're missing from most trucks. I guess they were prone to breaking and getting lost.

[@TobyCreates]

Thanks for the comment, yes it does in fact have a passenger visor mirror

[@steven_reed]

Awesome!

[@Grape_Juice01]

I have the same truck but with more wear and tear since it had two owners that used it for hard work every day

[@extrim.kuzbass]

просто отличное состояние!!у меня Nissan Datsun truck d21 с двигателем TD27. Береги его таких машин больше не будет ни когда. Машина мечта!!👍

[@TrokaRC]

Agree.

[@eddieyocom5140]

Frontier bumpers fit and look very good---must use hardbody brackets.

[@dominickthornburghakaTRG]

I believe you will find a cup holder that folds out if you pull out that little trim piece above the stereo screen. I Had an 89 Toyota that hid it just like that looks in the same place.

[@TobyCreates]

Just an ashtray in there, they had their priorities it seems

[@dominickthornburghakaTRG]

@@TobyCreates If you search 1989 Toyota pickup cupholders you will see why I thought there would be one there. I wish their would have been. It's a great looking truck.

[@chrschrs7514]

Awesome congratulations on your new truck

[@SpeedPunch]

I have a 92 nissan pick up that is a king cub. It has almost the same features in there, minis the sun roof and having to lock the doors manually and rolling up the windows manually.

[@MyKeeP81]

absolutely gorgeous

[@krizrozz610]

So cool, may I ask, what size are your rims and tires. Looks great!!

[@alby_truckin]

Nice truck man! I got two of them Id like to add a pathfinder to my list 👌

[@mcbeepcheeks]

Wonderful truck! I have a 93 VERY similar,. I see you’re in WA State too!

[@matexf4c]

That’s why I love my Toyota pick up 22RE true JDM truck build in Japan. Only thing I like about the Nissan trucks is the tail gate has the Nissan stamped instead of the sticker

[@mrat5854]

Nice looking truck

[@quanmane6702]

I have had my 93 base 2.4 Hardbody for 5 years now. Always get people saying something to me about it wether they owned one or not. Have over 308,000 miles and she still gets up and goes.

[@bullet1218]

Great looking truck...💯👍

[@elvisonstage]

My wife has a 1997 Nissan Hardbody 2-sheel drive pickup. Her fuel lid door lock will NOT hold the door shut. The fuel lid door stays popped open. I bought a brand new one thru eBay and wanted to ask you please...does a knife or screwdriver, and prying the old one out really WORK? Or is there a secret to getting the old fuel lid door lock out? I'm speaking of the square piece that the the male plug on the lid goes into, that is attached to the truck body. THANK YOU FOR ANNY HELP ON THIS!!!!

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

Awesome review bro on the 4WD spec 850.

[@JaimeBird-n8m]

My uncle has a d21 Navara daul can he's owned since new still runs and drives great I drive 1983 Datsun 720 4x4 ute go the nissans

[@theresaabshire711]

Super nice truck !!!

[@tomandzack]

Love your truck!

[@Krypto_]

`Where did u get that bed cover

[@trekmadone1048]

I have a 1993 can you share the wheels size and tire size you have on your truck. Also the model wheels and the offset Thanks

[@SourenaJavadpour]

Such a clean truck. Seems like you’re local to me, if you ever want to sell it I will gladly take it off your hands.

[@TobyCreates]

Haha don’t think I’ll be selling it, but I’ll be attending some car shows coming up this spring so you can take a look if you ever want to see it

[@SourenaJavadpour]

@@TobyCreates figured I’d ask, I wouldn’t sell it either if I were you! Enjoy it.

[@theblishknovk]

Nissan before Renault got involved was amazing. They were as reliable as Toyota. My last Nissan was a Y60 Safari fire truck i imported from japan. Solid as a rock.

[@Ignite_g]

What's the dimensions on the tonneau cover? Im looking for one for my d21

[@Oney_BMX]

Congrats on the truck

[@MikeBrant-i2g]

Do you have links to bedcover and rear bumper?

[@omargaribay2909]

Can you send me the link for the bed cover please!?

[@thatsyaboi8185]

My cousin got in a wreck in one of these, barrel rolled it three times going 88 mph on gravel roads. Probably intoxicated. Didn’t die, somehow

[@wallflwer3797]

Where did you get that bed cover?

[@lakiethmcrae5051]

who makes that bed cover i have a 95 just like yours

[@jolede029]

Such a amazing find. If you ever want to sell please let me know.

[@jonnyyael1511]

What are the bed size of the Nissan hardbody extended cab for a bed cover can yall please help me

[@workingcountry1776]

Nice lil truck

[@hakanuzumcu4754]

Is that original paint? I have a 93 base harbody myself :)

[@wendellcrossley]

thats my dream truck

[@bluettr250]

I wonder if that rear window is like 10mil to replace

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

I am looking for a D21 to chop into a bagged mini

[@bayside6207]

I bought a 95 had it for a little over year with 160,000 miles on the odometer-ended up doing an engine rebuild So I don't know if they are the most reliable as they say they are.

[@robinator503]

These things are tough!

[@andrewk666]

Was '96 the first year the hardbodys got airbags?