Mini Truckin! Nissan Hardbody bed Body drop

[@PuddinsFabShop]

Watching Puddins Fab Shop wont finish your project! Keep after it sir!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I know I know!!! Internet got me again

[@daviddavis9800]

I love it when someone mentions puddins fab shop! All these fabrication videos are so fun!

[@thedirtheadshed]

He is a good dude.

[@finishedwithengines]

I have never really understood the draw of mini truck lowrider, but after watching I understand now. The attention to detail and trying to make it low but still look like it all belongs is really cool. major respect for all the work that goes into this! I came for more 4x4 stuff and now I'm watching mini trucks! pretty cool, thanks for sharing!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on . Glad you enjoy it. So many little tricks and details. That’s what gives them their own new personality

[@MrMrsregor]

yes. i only build off-road stuff, but this is very interesting and entertaining. It is fun to see the custom fab work but also something a little bit different! thanks for all of the quality entertainment and education dave!

[@Onebad96zj]

Mini trucks and rock crawlers…. Did we just become best friends?!? YUP!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Wait till my next video

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

I remember seeing this done to a Mazda B2300 standard cab back in 1989. I was a senior in High School thinking it was the coolest thing I'd ever seen. Cool to see the knowledge hasn't died.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad it brought back some good memories

[@BestUnderPressure]

I never had a mini truck but I always wanted one. I'm living vicariously through you right now.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on: I just want to drive it again

[@frankm8533]

As a old minitrucker from the 90s my self I approve this build big time!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice! Glad you enjoy

[@briandrake9467]

I have a 95 short obs airbagged retired show truck and a lifted xj, a 64 econoline mid engine altered wheel base gasser, a 2000 blk 2 door zr2 4x4 blazer, and a 87 red 454 long bed low mi. Trailer hauler.. all trucks are awesome great content....

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks, sounds like You got your hands full

[@briandrake9467]

@@thedirtheadshed I've realized how hard it is to own a fleet. I need to downsize.

[@mosslager]

Bringing back old memories of mid 90s truck runs

[@thedirtheadshed]

The were so much fun

[@mosslager]

@@thedirtheadshed where did all the Izuzu Hombres go...you need to build that

[@otox58]

Dude! Awesome shoutout to Puddin! Great video, thanks for walking through the details.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching!

[@cjo.5126]

Hey Dave, I’ve always watched all your 4x4 stuff even though I’m a minitrucker from the middle of Illinois where the ground is flat everywhere. Can’t wait to watch this one. Oh yeah, this is your open invitation to bring your truck to my club’s show. It’s called Camp n Drag and it’s in Waveland, Indiana. It’s always on the 3rd weekend in July. There’ll be ‘Camber guys you can hang with.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sweet. I always follow along on the instagram posts

[@cjo.5126]

If you seriously do want to come for real, you HAVE TO fill out an application beforehand. They WILL turn you away at the gate if you don’t (unless I’m up there working). I’d let ya slide.

[@s10switch]

This is awesome. I started with bagging my s10. Now I have a couple of Jeep builds under my belt.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice. All fun rigs

[@joshsosbee8820]

I learn so much just watching you work in the shop. Can't thank you enough for your content!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! That’s the goal

[@ianfairbanks1318]

This is my second favorite project you have. #1 is the Suzuki project. its sooo relatable and cheap. its what us poor folks can afford for wheelin'. thanks again Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! I need to do another round of work on the Suzuki

[@jackmehoff2961]

I had an Isuzu pickup I wanted to make into an off road runner . Always a treat to watch you build. Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching.

[@jesseables7885]

Mark on the tops of the wheel wells where the bed rails sit with a Sharpie. Push the bedsides outward 1" per side just at the wheel openings. Use the Sharpie mark on the wheel wells as your reference point.

[@thedirtheadshed]

They don’t push out as easy as you’d think.

[@OBSDoug]

I loved hearing the Puddin's Fab Shop shout out, love his content and love yours as well! keep it up dude. can't wait to see the Hardbody finished up and on the road

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. It’s all good. I’m enjoying it too

[@danieldeshone2428]

Thanks Dave I did body work and paint for 14 years before an accident took me out of the business loved but never did a body drop vary cool keep up the good work .

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Hope all is well and moving forward now

[@markmaher665]

Love the variety! Long form, short, 4x4, motorcycles, mini trucks, all good and interesting to learn about. One thing I’d be interested in is how you make decisions about doing a 4x4 build. Like one tons ok, but WHICH one tons and why. Same with transfer cases and springs and link design, etc. Thanks for sharing your expertise and enthusiasm and even hiccups too!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Keep watching and all that stuff will come into play

[@ColdRiverAutowire]

Dave this is exciting to see low riders on The Dirthead Shed!! Blast from the past thanks for the badass content

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching and keeping an open mind

[@joelstinson2886]

Made that rear panel look easy wow that was cool. Mini trucks rule

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you: I am getting excited to drive it

[@M_CNST]

I use diamond masonry wheels in my grinder to cut cast iron tubs in half when I demo bathrooms. They work great for cutting sheet metal, are way safer to use and you don't have to replace them every 5 seconds.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll have to try it. Thanks

[@robertwells6454]

Glad to see some of Your other projects. I like that You are going back and forth with Puddin as well. You both seem like real cool Dudes and it's always great to have other people to bounce ideas off of. And even get dome fresh ideas. 🤟😎

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! It’s all about networking and keeping it fun

[@dchamp1337]

There needs to be a crossover episode with Puddin' some day.

[@dakotajohnson6472]

Heck yeah I like the shoutout to puddin. I came across his channel like a month ago and I’ve been watching everyday to get caught up.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. He does some cool projects

[@bigtsperspective5831]

It doesn’t matter where the camera was . This was awesome 😎 🔧🔧💪

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@4x4_mark]

It's pretty cool to see how a body drop on the bed is done

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks mark. We need to get you an s10 extra cab to cruise

[@travispeoples]

Just in time! I have a 71 C10 that needs this asap. Awesome job, it looks amazing!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks . Hope it helps out

[@randomwilliams9000]

Absolutely loving all that you do! Love the hardbody! Keep up the awesome work!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. I’m enjoying it too

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Mini Trucks Rule!

[@uwharriebigfoothunter]

I'm glad you mentioned Puddin's Fab shop! I love that guy and his channel 🤙🏼 I'd like to see y'all get together for some videos one day.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Maybe one day!

[@ECS46987]

Dave you are a master to watch fabricating. Explaining as you go for us to learn..love the videos.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks ! I hope this one is not too boring

[@Midwestpaintandmetal]

Can't wait to go cruising!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too!

[@vwnut1995]

Way back when, 2003-05, I had an 91 Isuzu and my wife, girlfriend then had a Nissan hard body and we used to cruise together. Both were lowered, the Isuzu was lowest static truck in town. Those were the days. Wish I could share a photo with you. Always wanted to do a body drop. Never got around to it. Awesome build man!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds like some good memories

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

I love seeing this thing on the lift! You never get rid of the mini truck bug

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m always on the hunt

[@mikitosuave2554]

Love seeing the range in projects. Always keeping it fresh!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Glad I’m not scaring people off with them

[@draggonhedd]

Minitrucks?? HELL YEAH. I love this thing, that 90s UV white with the teal graphics gets me every time. Those litle KA24s can take a HELL of a lot of boost, You should check into that. There are 16v heads too you can pop on em. Could be a hell of a lot of fun making choochoo noises

[@thedirtheadshed]

That would be fun. One giant project at a time thought

[@draggonhedd]

@@thedirtheadshed hahah fair enough!

[@krisk5585]

love this channel. Dave please do not stop doing this!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m trying! It’s like a whole new full time job

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Just finished watching this, good stuff Dave.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. Need to keep up the momentum

[@dna59]

Now this is the vid I been waiting on!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Hope you dig.

[@vernonhackler8332]

Nissan and Mazda trucks look sooooo good body drop!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I totally agree

[@nimblybimbly4002]

Cool. I didn't know you were into lowered trucks until I saw Puddin call you about his axle install.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Been at it forever

[@ronnysplymouth68]

Best video yet...... Hope we get to see dome Merc lead sled action

[@thedirtheadshed]

I shot an intro on it the other day. Stay tuned

[@twizted1toyz]

Hell yes! So happy I stumbled onto this video. Happy to see you building a bagged MiniTruck! Keep it up!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m trying! This dumb yellow jeep keeps cutting in line though

[@greasemonkey4god]

Dave- love the long form video!!! And a great how-to!! I’ll be utilizing some of this information when I redo the bed on my scout. (Not a body drop). Only down side of longer videos is that I usually don’t have the time to sit and watch them in one setting. But that’s ok!!!! Video is saved to “scout project” 😊

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll mix it up. Tomorrows is short, and edited well

[@fletchermania]

It’s hard to get motivated about restarting a long term project great job getting after it.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s So hard. I spend a lot more time looking at replacement projects than I care to admit

[@fletchermania]

@@thedirtheadshed me too!!!

[@JoeyVanVeenYt]

awesome video! would LOVE more minitruck build/fabrication videos

[@thedirtheadshed]

When I get back on that truck it’ll Get plenty of coverage

[@JoeyVanVeenYt]

love to hear it mate@@thedirtheadshed

[@DaleDayTheBigDayDJ]

Building my dream build from when I was a kid in the 90s... It would still be a dream build... At this point I may just have to put bags on the minivan

[@thedirtheadshed]

Would still be the coolest minivan at the light

[@oneEyedEsskay]

Its been a long time since I did body work, but a glass suction cup handles were a go to for holding panels when welding or trying to adjust panel alignment when bolting together.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good tip!

[@adventuresofhess1058]

Super sick. Love seeing someone build a mini. Looking forward to seeing this one

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Hope to be driving it soon

[@colebertils7359]

Dude that’s rad! I collected Truckin and Mini Truckin mags in the 90’s. Then watched some dudes do this in street rod class at WyoTech. First class through the new shop out there. And one of the only classes where we could work on our own projects.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice. That was pretty cool when wyotech first started

[@ianfairbanks1318]

ooooh! suggestion, valve cover needs to be that teal color with white lettering. will contrast well with the body coloring

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll mess with those details after I get the big stuff done

[@drewburgess525]

I'd love to see that Merc come together

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too. Walk around/intro coming soon

[@cramcustoms]

Bagged mini truck is a nice change from the 4x4 stuff, I also have a mix of projects, bagged 99 silverado, street strip 79 c10 and 81 diesel luv 4x4 in toyota axle swap process

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds like a good lineup

[@russellmiller2801]

Dave, shove a small innertube in between the 2 panels. Apply a little air, close gap.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good advice. Just got to get it out of there before it gets too hoy

[@buckykattguitar]

We did a body drop on my 17 mile, 1992 Isuzu pickup the day after I got it new. I was part of the original Mini Madness low rider club in the Tampa area.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice! That must have been fun to cruise

[@buckykattguitar]

@@thedirtheadshed it was, I put 195,000 miles on that truck. I sold it 15 years ago and the young man I sold it to is still driving it today. It also had suicide doors with shaved handles and the hood had the hinges on the front so it opened like a corvette hood

[@ecorey45]

Can't wait to see this thing rip up some road reflectors and throwing sparks

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too! I probably won’t drag it a bunch . This one is too nice to tear up

[@MissionRestomod]

Mini trucks will never not be cool 😎

[@thedirtheadshed]

True that

[@d100dodgepw]

Awesome video! I bought a 75' D100 I plan to Bag next winter so it was great seeing this. I've never bagged anything, so it should be a hell of a fun project. Just have to drive it from Idaho back home to MN first 😂

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice. The drive will be fun

[@Thexkidd]

I’m a Nissan fan. Had a 280zx and 2003 Xterra. Those hardbody’s are cool. Can be lifted too.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’d like a first Gen xterra

[@dogpotter]

Great fabrication Dave ! thanks for showing us how you did that

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you enjoyed

[@PaulKaiser42]

Dave that little truck is going to be awesome!!! I’m so very interested in how the air bag thing works….can’t wait to see 👍🏻. Keep doing rad sh%t

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. Need to get on that next

[@DeathRockRadioTampaFlorida]

Yes ! I've been waiting to see you drop one. The bed drop came out amazing !!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m looking forward to finally driving this one again

[@stonethedoctor]

Thanks for another awesome video dave. I can watch this stuff all day. Love the long videos.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Always curious if people will watch

[@TheKustomBeardoh]

Puddin is a good way to end off a Monday Eh? The mini is looking awesome. Greasy work on the bed floor. Looks awesome!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. I need to hustle and make it a driver

[@TonysTech]

Would love to see timelaspe instead of just skipping the work. Maybe a second go pro that timelapses would be cool. I love that fabrication work you do! Amazing work!

[@thedirtheadshed]

As I get better with documenting it, better at editing, etc, I’ll get more into that stuff

[@FergasaurusRex]

hell ya currently working on my mini truck too getting it back on the road after sitting for 8 years.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s pretty awesome

[@justinshultz120]

Such a rad mini truck! I'm enjoying seeing the progress

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too. Thanks

[@jamesknifong7339]

I ran into the same problem with my Nissan. Instead of narrowing it I used a rear axle out of a 82’ Mazda and it fit perfect.

[@thedirtheadshed]

What did you do for driveshaft adapting?

[@jamesknifong7339]

@@thedirtheadshed Had a driveshaft made with the Nissan and Mazda yokes on it.

[@jayraybourn9229]

Brings back memories of my body dropped D 50 from the early 90's, Bahama metallic blue with hot pink graffiti graphics. If that don't show my age

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds like a truck I’d like to drive now

[@jayraybourn9229]

@@thedirtheadshedaren't hard body 4x4 bed sides flared?

[@thedirtheadshed]

No. Same as a 2wd bed on these

[@georgeapplegate5426]

Awesome. I’ve been waiting for mini trucker stuff. Wish I still had my bagged b2200 on 16 inch chevy wheels

[@thedirtheadshed]

Time to build another

[@georgeapplegate5426]

For sure

[@Foote_With_An_E]

Puddin’s Fab Shop is on point..🤘

[@thedirtheadshed]

He’s doing a good job

[@410Alec]

I love the nissan content. Also cool to hear you mention puddin fab

[@thedirtheadshed]

He’s a good dude.

[@pablod.7049]

That is some good content man. Thanks for not just throwing out an hour of talk and 10 minutes of work. (coughfinnegancough)

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. It’s a lot of work. But I’m enjoying it

[@ericgrimsby5256]

I had that exact same truck as a teenager and wanted to do the same thing.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Time to build one

[@ericgrimsby5256]

I wish I'll just watch your build series.

[@dream_living96]

Sweet!! Looks awesome Dave. Looking forward to seeing it all together soon! Keep the videos coming.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m looking forward to driving it finally

[@jonstein420]

Cool, I need mine for a work truck in the summer. I don't think I'll be dropping my Plymouth Arrow Sport pick up. I'm waiting for David to get me to help him on some Roadkill projects. I don't know if or when that'll happen.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I want another arrow/d50/mighty max

[@ajsauter8017]

Yes!!! mini truck update!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sorry it took so long for

[@johnclemmer7464]

Killer work DHD!!!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

You do incredible work, brother. I am so excited to see how this machine looks.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. Me too

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@The Dirthead Shed my son gave me back the 80 bronco, so I hope we can get out there and save it before they sell the property. Cuz dang that ride might get you to watch us, lol. Have a great week, brother.

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

I love this body style nissans I've owned 4 4wd models ,my boss still has his 94 he bought new in Cali that he drove here to wv back in 95. One of my all time favorite truck . There is a California company called alpha ev that makes a pickup that has a similar style called the alpha "wolf" check it out its the raddest ev I've seen

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll look it up . Thanks

[@midschoolchris5660]

Fabulous work man!!! I love how you extended the tubs in also, very nice touch looks oem

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. I didn’t widen them though

[@nimas.1415]

Always impressed with your skills!!🙌🏼

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@65Coasty]

Nice work mate. Takes me back. Btw, get Yourself a 3footedmonster camera mount. You'll love it.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll look into it. Thanks

[@gabevancappellen6090]

Appreciate the Mini Truckin' content. Look forward to the next video.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Working on it now

[@253fabrication]

Grab a rear housing and axles out of a 2wd Nissan 720. If I remember correctly they're 3-1/2-4 inches narrower, and you can use your original 3rd member. I did it years ago with my ex cab 96 hardbody Because of the high offset kmc 20's.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s one option I’ve got in mind

[@kurthujanen7730]

Have you thought about just pushing the bedsides out like some of the ore-runner guys do ? They would probably move 3/4 to an inch out easy. You end up with a slight wide body look.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I tried. They don’t want to move out much without totally screwing up the bed/cab gap.

[@DJsHotRodFab]

Nicely done!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@DJsHotRodFab]

@@thedirtheadshed love this project. I've always wanted to build a mini truck, it just hasn't made it on the project list yet.

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Love the mini truck build, section looks like a lot of work but man its goin to look so so good 😍

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you, it’s a ton of work

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

@@thedirtheadshed I bet. I have a s10 so I’m learning a lot. Maybe someday I’ll chop and section mine 🫤

[@malliz1]

You are a talented person Dave

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@krisbarnard1684]

This was pretty interesting. Never been into lowriders and always kinda wondered how they got body dropped

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you got some insight from it. Thanks

[@Worlds_okayest_engineer]

Yup, that’s pretty cool. Keep it up, and I’ll watch.

[@ingraved666]

Yeah, man. Love the mini truck content!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! I’m not done yet

[@mikebennett4686]

Heck YEAH Dude!! Ive been waitin for this one!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too. Time to get busy

[@kirkbecker7674]

So stoked for the mini truck build! You've got me looking for one now too hahah!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m looking too! And I haven’t finished this one

[@scottvandyke6468]

You have to use 4wd lower valance with 4wd fenders I learned from my mistake just an FYI love the build

[@thedirtheadshed]

I know. Need to either find one at the wrecking yard or cut this one down

[@Roburtm]

Coming along nicely!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@drew7767]

great video! can’t wait to see this thing come together.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Me too. Thanks

[@ianmankersen]

Awesome stuff Dave! Your fab work is really good. Lowkey jealous..

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated

[@Outoftrouble]

Yes! You have a channel!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@roba379]

Watching this w envy since my 95 Nissan is currently totaled and waiting on insurance money to get back on the road! Same color and everything!! 😨

[@thedirtheadshed]

Oh man. That’s rough

[@LokiMelb]

Poor fevo, least you got it back and it wasn't burnt out. Next time need a front and cabin dash cam?

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m not sure we’re watching the same video