The Original Nissan Truck Doesn't Get The Respect It Deserves!

The Nissan Hardbody is a classic truck with a long history in the US. In this Video Andre and Kase get their hands on this classic old pick-up for a fun hands-on walk around.
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#Nissan #Hardbody #Datsun

[@deafcardude5292]

I love seeing classics like this. Keep them coming!

[@100Cofra]

Agree

[@AW-iz3th]

Hardbody is one of the best little trucks EVER made

[@angelgjr1999]

I swear I still these little trucks hauling stuff to this day.

[@nickg7498]

The hardbody is criminally underrated.

[@DeathProductions200]

Although true, when an issue pops up, it sucks since most parts you have to order on either rock auto (which is fine) or Amazon. Also the common issues are timing or valve related which is terrifying. I miss mine so much. It was such a badass truck. But the 8k in just parts at the cheapest. Having to take the engine to a machine shop, it just made sense to get rid of it.

[@ralphrehcok]

When I was growing up I was around a lot of muscle car guys. They kind of laughed at me when I told them that this truck would be a revered classic along with the toyota Hi-lux/pickup/pre tundra. Look who's laughing now. hah. Really love these little trucks. :)

[@ChrsGuit]

@@DeathProductions200 what happened to it? just curious

[@JamesSmullins]

If they made the hardbody again I would buy one in a heartbeat. I put almost 400,000 miles on my 97 two wheel drive and put that thing just about anywhere 4x4's went and even pulled a few stuck trucks out and only got pulled out once. I miss that truck.

[@zacariasblanco9738]

I doubt they will not the same nissan since 2000 is all about $$$ now quality manufacturing is long gone nissans now are rebadged

[@JamesSmullins]

@@zacariasblanco9738 I agree, it would have to be the same from wheels up. The frontier that replaced it was never as good. The hardbody was the last of the datsan engendered trucks. The 97 I had was only available in four cylinders that year because they couldn't get the six cylinder to meet California standards. But the six cylinder was junk anyway as it's timing belt had to be replaced every sixty thousand miles. The timing chain in mine outlasted the truck and I abused the hell out of the truck. It was off road in Florida swamps, spent four years in snow and ice then brutal hot summers. Hauled enough tools and materials to run the commercial electrician job I did. If not for ethenol I would still have that truck, it eventually ate all the seals up that weren't designed for it. It's now in Mexico according to the guy who bought it, they were going to completely rebuild the engine. Hell it was still on the factory clutch when it quit running.

[@zacariasblanco9738]

@@JamesSmullins yeah mi oem alternator lasted 20 years lol they great vehicles and the v6 engine i guess is a love hate thing i dont own one but knew someone that did and the distributor gave problems as soon as he baught it was a 2000 frontier and not a big of fan myself il stay 2.4 lol

[@cornholio114]

they still sell them new in some countries. at least they did a few years ago

[@Kevin15673]

@@cornholio114 Can you go into some more detail on this? It sounds pretty interesting.

[@MrMister1227]

Mine has half a million miles, just drove it to Yosemite last month 💯

[@dennisbernau7764]

The most underrated truck out there. Everyone flocks to the old Toyota pickups and shells out big bucks, but these are just as good, if not better, at half the price. Give me one of these any day.

[@twoeightythreez]

These were 95% as good as a Toyota at HALF the price

[@thsarethbreaks]

@@twoeightythreez yes👍

[@thsarethbreaks]

@@twoeightythreez If you decide to get one, any year model is good 1986-1997. I'm driving my dad's right now, that he bought brand new in 1996 off the lot with close to 500k on the dial. He keeps it as a spare and to do work with it pulling a lawn equipment trailer. These have no quit in them. as long as you keep the maintenance up.

[@samaanam76]

Back home in Iraq my father had one, 1989 with 4 doors, 4 cyl and automatic transmissions. It was very reliable vehicle. Regards 👍

[@mayonnaiseluther1568]

Lucky! We didn't get the 4 doors in the US.

[@reject6853]

wow thats cool i thought the 4 doors were a diesel only model.

[@sylas1739]

4 door would be cool

[@elzebub007]

Back when you could get interiors in colors other than black or gray.

[@ClinicalDox]

And before we realized that just because you can doesn’t mean you should

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

You forgot tan. I miss GREEN interiors... they were SO striking... Remember the green, 70's Mustang grande, that Gas Monkey Garage did? The interior was green, but multiple shades? Rich Rawlings hated that interior, I loved it!

[@alancovent6776]

I have a 1993 Nissan D 21 5 speed. 4cyl. with over 257,000 miles and it still runs Great! 👍

[@ChrsGuit]

@@alancovent6776 330,000 on mine

[@ChrsGuit]

@@ClinicalDox My Hardbody is light metallic blue with light, medium, and dark blue interior... I think it looks pretty cool... Nowhere near as obnoxious as the maroon/red

[@dirkwalker7504]

I’ve been waiting so long for this my grandpa has a 1997 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 It’s a maroon Red with a manual transmission and. Manual locking hubs

[@zacariasblanco9738]

and you probably have rear lsd differential if is v6 equipped

[@dirkwalker7504]

@@zacariasblanco9738 it’s a 4 cylinder it’s a XE

[@zacariasblanco9738]

@@dirkwalker7504 o ok either way i bet gramps loves his d21 glad you do too they great trucks

[@skwerlee]

I've owned a couple Nissan D21 Hardbody's, a 93 & a 97. Both were regular cab, 2wd 4 cyl 5 spd manual. AWESOME trucks. If they still sold these in the US I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I prefer a truly affordable, simple mid-size truck, not what is sold here in the US today.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

But new nissan titan not many sell and deals available also nissan frontier new redesign finally or buy Mitsubishi in mexico transport to usa or get toyota helix

[@LimiitedChans]

Well then get a Nissan Frontier 4 cyl 5 speed.

[@Kslater23]

Are older trucks more difficult to drive?

[@buckshot6481]

Dude those jump seats were for your Kids ! 🤣😂

[@lythium6878]

My dad had one of these...never did any maintenance...never changed the oil...ran like a dream regardless. They don't make em like they used to

[@jamesmushinski9872]

I HAVE AN ORIGINAL 1993 V6 4X4 WITH 94,000 ORIGINAL MILES.

[@davidglover5914]

These were some of the toughest trucks ever built, I still have my 1990 4x4 that ive owned since 1997, its a beast and I love it

[@johna5563]

Sweet! My grandad had a 91’ Nissan Hardbody 4cyl 4x4! He bought it used for $3,000 in 2004. It had a lift and we towed everything with it. Boats, trailers with lawnmowers and all sorts of other stuff. It had a stick shift, which is what I learned how to drive on. Amazing truck. It had everything we wanted, and nothing we didnt!

[@squidinkRC]

that truck is 3k today lol

[@juanalvarado972]

​@Luke lmao now they're 4 at least

[@markjolley2439]

I purchased my father's 1996 King Cab back in 1999. 170k miles later it still runs and drives great. Give it a good wash and it looks like new.

[@mr1bienvenu1]

I had a 1987 like this and I drove it for 28 years. Sold it still running and in pretty good shape.

[@mikewright2965]

My first vehicle was 89 hard body king cab sev6 5spd manual 4x4. Had 31x10.5 at and Nissan factory Baja off road tires. Brush guard with warn 8k winch. Awesome truck, offroad beast. 4L was granny low, no clutch needed. I learned to drive that truck in 4 low on my grandfather's farm. I felt like a king 🤴 at 11yr old. Drove it til 11th grade and wanted something different. Sure wish I had kept it around. Drive train was bullet proof. Bodies tended to rust near Salt. Electonic switches were not awesome, but the trucks were so tough. Built like tractors.

[@Palo_lsx]

Yessir hardbodys are some of the best truxks ever

[@TennesseeMatt]

My very first vehicle was a 1997 Nissan Hardbody. I miss that truck every day. It was a TOUGH truck. I had it lowered down and it was a blast to drive!

[@matticusmac6452]

Had a 91 hardbody through high school and drove the snot out of it till I was around 23, brakes and one clutch, fan belts, purchased for 1k, sold for 1k 5 years later. I would load the bed with 2 tons of stone, paver, and so on, no problems. Had a 92 or 93 king cab manual, no problems, sold it to a good buddy

[@wilbready]

I worked at a Nissan dealership back when those trucks were new! I did the PDI before the were delivered to the customer. I’d love to own that handsome specimen!

[@mickalgabler6198]

Buying a 1990 Nissan 4x4 4cyl hardbody was my first venture into buying an import after being fed up with my previous 2 Chevy S-10's. (and wife's Cavalier, Buick etc...) I torture tested my Nissan truck so hard that my die-hard Ford cousin ditched his F150 and went out and purchased a Nissan himself. Once the 2022 Frontier becomes available I will be taking it for a test drive!

[@loogi_if]

Remember when i rode around in my dads red 5 speed 4x4 king kab. Man he loved that truck!

[@bosse641]

So nice. A proper little truck. Simple. Reliable. Would love to own one.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

I saw this hiding behind the 2022 in your walk around video. Thanks for giving this truck the same treatment. I had two 4x4 Hardbodies, one '86.5 and one '90. Great trucks!

[@BernardBaker1]

I have one. I bought it 15 years ago for $750. Painted it about 12 years ago and am getting it painted tomorrow. The speedometer stopped working at 343,663 4 years ago. I drive it at least 4 days a week. I will send pics/video after it is painted and new bumpers are installed.

[@hans_____]

I drove one of these in high school. Such good times. Last night I had a dream I still had it, and now I miss it so bad.

[@dustinherrell9610]

One of the best trucks ever made if you ask me

[@timothykeith1367]

The KA24 is a tough motor.

[@ewood88]

Too bad they don't make a truck like this anymore. I bought a new one in 1988 working part time while I was in highschool because they were affordable and reliable. There is no way a high school kid working part time could afford the new 2022 Nissan Frontier. Those old Hardbody trucks were awesome. Mine was regular cab 2wd with manual transmission. No frills but was perfect for me

[@gregholloway2656]

My Dad had a 93 kingcab, with 4 banger and 5 speed. Great little truck. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

This Gen nissan,dodge ram 50, mighty max, toyota pickup, ford ranger and s-10 series. All need to be brought back with minimal updates

[@josedias2585]

I had 2 with the 4cylinder. Most reliable little things ever! Hauled so many things that it said it wasn't meant to and it carried it with ease. I own a tacoma now but I will always have love for these hard bodies.

[@DeathProductions200]

I miss my hard body so much. For me, it was unreliable, likely due to the previous owner, likely letting it sit, or running it hard only. I bought it with 93k miles on it in 2016, and it was a 93. I miss it because it was so easy to work on, but having to essentially rebuild the engine while being in high school, and needing a vehicle, it made sense to get rid of it. I wish I kept it. When I can afford it. I will get a new hard body as a project vehicle and never let it die. If it means converting it fully electric (if that becomes a mandatory thing) i absolutely will. The frame alone is worth the trouble. And to me, the body style is timeless. Why? It shows the time when Nissan was to be taken seriously for their trucks. Now the frontier and titan, just aren't the same anymore. Fortunately Toyota kept to their roots of high quality. Although the modern ones do have some issues.

[@thsarethbreaks]

You do know that the Hardbodys could tow up to 3500# with the 4cyl single cab.

[@thsarethbreaks]

The little 2.4l in the later versions had 134hp/154lb of torque

[@andregonsalvez9244]

OMG great review ! My Dad drove one of these back in the day, these trucks were indestructible ran forever .

[@TexBGH]

Had a ‘93 4 cyl standard. Bought new for under $7k. No radio, AC and the rear bumper was an option. I had to buy an aftermarket rear bumper just to have a bumper! Greatest vehicle I have ever owned and I miss it all the time.

[@jenbill]

Yep I bought mine brand new in February of 86 for $7,000 only option I wanted back bumper $250 No radio or AC the factory radio was $300 I put a nice Kenwood stereo a week later for half, waited a few years then had AC installed $600 that was half of what dealership cost, amazingly I’m still driving today runs great

[@tugboat202]

I've got a 1992 D21 base model regular cab that I was given to by my grandfather as my first vehicle when I was a teenager, it had 129,000 miles on it. I never understood the appeal of a truck until owning one as my first vehicle, fishing trips, moving, late-night in the bed under the stars, pulling out stuck friends and family, bringing home my first born son. It's been 10 years and another 100,000 miles, and now I can't imagine my life without a my truck

[@curtis1951]

I loved the nissan hard bodies. I also liked the isuzu pickup.

[@andrewybanez200]

man this brings back memories. I had a 94 as my high school vehicle (my first vehicle) and it was exactly like this, red, extended cab, super tough. 4 cyl, auto, just a tough little truck with good AC.

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

I love these trucks, seeing it brings back memories from my childhood.

[@alfredocarvajal3684]

We still have one running and going with 500 000 miles, its a workhorse, they dont make trucks like this any more

[@evanreyes2216]

WOW!!!! your doing one of my favorite trucks i love the classic hardbody nissans

[@LayzeLyfe]

I used to own a 91' Hardbody 4x4 lifted with 31" mudder tires. It was reliable, fun and never got stuck. I drove it up the mountains in WA state, the beaches and the snow. It was the 4 cylinder with 193k miles and it did not have any power seat, mirrors, AC or power steering. It was stolen from me years ago. I would like to buy another one, one of these days... Great video. 😎👍

[@estebanmora7156]

Have a '94 d21 with 175,000 miles and couldn't be happier.

[@jaredwilliams2357]

Still holding up?

[@TheCoyote808]

Pops had a 93 with the OPTIONAL passenger side rearview mirror. No A/C, no Heater, No radio, No power windows, no power locks, no power mirrors. Just a 4-cyl engine, a 5-speed manual transmission (dad even said he'd have gotten the 4-speed if they had it. because he never uses over drive anyway), a rear axle, some springs, a bench, and a bed. I learned how to drive on it initially as a teenager before he gave it to my cousin who used it for work until he moved away from Hawaii. I had hoped that my dad would let me have it when I turned 15 and got my provisional license, but alas that day never came.

[@tassiedevil2400]

Can’t believe how excited he gets over this... I’ve got a 1992 2.7 litre diesel 4x4... It’s my every day driver.

[@evankeal]

I love the 93 short bed single short cabs. I had one stolen, then replaced it with a van before recovered and just let it go. I have looking hard to find another like it. It had some smooth body curves, especially with wider tires and old fashion chrome rims, I miss that truck so much.

[@caribgenius]

My aunt had a Pathfinder with that red interior. Took me back. It looked so nice!

[@killerb5726]

I had the pathfinder version of this and loved it.

[@itzgauze4343]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful truck with us.

[@Templateideas097]

My dad had this truck 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.

[@Dreamweaver17]

Love these little trucks, thank you!

[@jakemundell3974]

One of my favorite mini trucks!! This was awesome.

[@loganmassengill1710]

I’ve got a 93 5 speed 4x4 love it and would like to see you guys do more videos on the Nissan Hardbody

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

FINALLY TFL THANK YOU!!!🙏🏽💯🏁

[@danetrain791]

Just bought a 1989 D21 Hardbody Kingcab. Looks brand new, low miles, and everything works on it!

[@cesarconh895]

Be sure to look under the plastic bed liner. The bed rails har factory pop-up tie point to secure stuff in the bed. This feature was only present in the SE model like the one you have. It also has a flip down some light that folds down to illuminate the cargo area.

[@dantheman9395]

I had a 94 single cab. Loved it. Had to pass it on with over 321,000 miles. Would like to get another one

[@levikrantz3742]

That was my first truck when I was 16 but it was green, you wouldn't think but these little trucks, they really do rip! That ass-end is so lite it just slides everywhere if you get on it! Thinking about getting another one, fun little play toys forsure!

[@bfrankz3332]

I have been driving my 97 4x4 king cab for 13 years now. Zero rust, zero clear peel, lifted on 33’s with many other mods and just as clean or cleaner then the one in the video! If you guys wanna see a picture of it let me know!

[@regsparkes6507]

Dandy older truck, I can remember, fondly, my early 80's era model 710 DATSUN King Cab, pick up. What a great one that was.

[@badgerpa9]

The 1980s small trucks where very nice, to bad you cannot get a small truck anymore.

[@mshea10666]

Had a 1990 long bed 4 wheel drive Manual version of this truck.. I still have found memories of that little Tank of a truck.. Drove it well past 200,000 before giving it up.. Still miss it 😍

[@obc1500]

My grandpa had a red hardbody that he bought new in ‘88. Regular cab, manual, 4 cylinder, a vinyl bench seat and a matching topper over the bed. They were great for what they were, but VERY basic and the rust got to it pretty bad within 5 years or so. Very cool to see one so clean, non-existent here in the Midwest anymore.

[@latinoamante38]

I used to owned one. 88 it was amazing. Best truck I have ever owned. I have a Nissan Titan now. I'm actually looking for a hard body. But they are almost impossible to find. Love this video. I felt their passion for the truck.. I

[@lanceripplinger8352]

And my daily driver is the last of the compact pick up trucks, a Ford Ranger. There are a lot of old compact pickup trucks on the road still. I've seen everything from old Rangers, to Toyotas, to the occasional Datsun where I live.

[@josevalladares1591]

My dad has a 88 SE V6 4x4, it’s a wonderful truck, can’t wait till it’s mine

[@skrsys]

I bought a 1990 with a manual brand new when I was 18. I loved that truck, wish I still had it.

[@nathankoroush7918]

I have this same truck but black, with a manual.

[@xx505xxx6]

A Nissan D21 was my first vehicle with the 4 banger paired with the manual. Loved that thing.

[@MarkRenn]

I had a 1987 Pathfinder (also built on the Hardbody platform). I would give anything to have it back. That two-door with those triangle windows was so cool.

[@KN0W3LL]

My first car was 1988 Pathfinder SE 4x4. I got it with 150k miles and sold it with 200k for $800. it's last 50k miles with me were probably equivalent to 200k typical miles. I put that thing through so much and it never broke. I loved that truck. Unfortunately, the Midwest winters/salt is what prompted sale as the floor boards were gone. I would purchase another one in good condition in a heart beat.

[@zacariasblanco9738]

the pathfinder is wider not noticeable until you swap bumpers and the pathy had rear coil springs suspension and the d21 came with Leaf type springs there are some differences within the pickups early d21 had a dual spark plug engine the napz Z24 TBI INJECTION till 1990 when they went with fuel injection single sparkplug pretty much in basic terms the first ones had an electronic carburetor just like the chevy Silverado of the same era and suspension parts are not same size engine changes meant suspension specs changed as well lol 20 years driving a d21 I learned something lol be safe

[@robertobrien9911]

Memories. Had a 4 cyl. 4WD standard cab. Manual locking hubs and very basic but reliable. I also recall the 0-60 times were recorded with a calendar.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

I bought a new 1986 1/2 Hardbody, 4cyl, standard cab, black. Converted to a manual tilt-bed (VW hood latches in rear wheel well to hold it down, chrome steel rod to hold it in raised position, short 2x4s for cruising position), rear adjustable air shocks, lowered 2" front/rear, American Racing Outlaw II wheels, 25560r15 rear/19570r14 front tires, matching rear tire/wheel spare, 1975 Corvette bucket seats, sunroof, sound system, bed carpet system held in with magnets, chrome traction bars. Took home a few trophies from truck shows. Traded it in for a new 1989 IROC-Z, which spent two years on jacketstands while I polished all of the engine aluminum pieces, Edlebrock Tri-Y headers, stainless cat-back and more (it also took home trophies). Wish I still had those vehicles. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@dakotanoah5670]

Got one when I was 17. Best vehicle I've ever had.

[@kegtrick]

I love my Hardbody, it's an XE V6 4x4 with the 5 speed manual.

[@mauricemotors8207]

Nice I had a Single cab with the KA

[@mickalgabler6198]

I had a 95 XE V6. My wife sat in the back seat with our newborn in the front with a car seat. Once kid number 2 was on the way the truck had to go. I sold it at dealer auction, got a stupid amount for it. I was distressed I even went out in the lot to find it and drove it one more time.

[@something1382]

I had family and friends that worked at the Spring Hill, Tnn plant where they were built along with the Pathfinder and Xtera of the time.

[@raulperez518]

been loving my 92 hardbody 🔥

[@ColJonSquall1]

My cousin had one, just like that. Though he turned into into a street cruiser, slammed it down to the frame, with the little 4 cylinder under the hood. Manual transmission, with a wicked candy apple coating on a subtle grey paintjob. With the jump seats in the back, he removed them and fit a giant subwoofer in it. Even though it felt like we were on the ground, the leather interior was so nice to sit in. The stereo put out so much power, he had to put in an Optima 6 pack battery and a capacitor to keep from blowing up batteries, lol. He drove it everywhere, and it showed, with over 300 000 KMs.

[@ronmckenna5962]

OMG YES!!!...please bring these back..love them to death.A proper small truck.😊😊😊

[@DANIELGONZALEZ-wy5mu]

Just found one ,1997, for 3500 from original owner. Well preserved. Love and hate it! Tried to change the rotors. It was a nightmare! Water pump started leaking. That was a pretty easy fix. Love that I can take it anywhere and will pretty much fit anywhere.

[@325xitgrocgetter]

A friend of mine had a 1989 Nissan pickup with the extended cab. I'm about 6'4'' and remember riding in the rear jump seat area...didn't want to be there for very long. He got his truck after graduating from college and drove it all over the country. His was four cylinder with a manual and sold it after owning it for almost 10 years. The cab and frame were solid but the box pretty much rusted to nothing. I remember he had no problems selling it and got a pretty good price for it.

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

The first truck I ever owned was a 1986-1/2 XE King cab, 4x4 with a 5 speed and 4 cylinder. Bought if off the dealer lot and I think I paid around $9500 out the door and that included air conditioning which I think was a dealer installed option when they first came out. I kept it for 16 years and put about 125k miles on it and the only thing it ever needed was a water pump at 120k miles. I wish I still had it.

[@jcovington4728]

I have a 96 hardbody with a pathfinder front conversion ! It is an xe extra cab with power windows and mirrors. It has been lowered 2,4 and has the 15 inch pathfinder rims. I love my truck , I’ve had it for about 7 years and it has 200k miles plus.

[@Tazmaniac610]

You made me want one of these all over again.

[@Kevin6t8]

That's a clean Hard Body! I had an 86 Mazda B2000 LX Convenience Package 5 speed. It was black & silver with all the options for that truck. I sure do miss it.

[@frankr111th]

I like these trucks, but I loved the two-door Pathfinder more so that's the one I bought back in there day. With a manual!

[@andrewsmith9575]

I saw the video on the new pickup. I have to say, I am just old school. I would take the old hardbody all-day over the new one! Very cool review! Keep up the great work Kase and Andre!

[@8291eaglefan]

i feel that way about all trucks, especially at the current price tag. Who wants to spend 35K+ on trucks not designed to last 20 years with all those electronics

[@MrMarkchu]

This truck was made when Nissan was the number 1 automaker in Japan.

[@AR-yv9kh]

87 4x4 manual v6 tbi SE king cab factory lifted and its awesome 👌

[@highwayman1218]

I still love the hardbodies! Such cool looking trucks and body lines. I fell in love with em in 86 when 1st released and right at the starting to getting my license. I bought a brand new 89 standard cab, bare bones, power nothing, no AC, but a great price for a brand new 4x4 truck for a 18 yr old kid. Recently graduated HS and needed a reliable truck for work (no more air cooled V Dubs). Lifted it, big 35" tires, commuted and off roaded it. Worked great in the snow. Liked the 88 and 89 HBs best, they had flush headlights. Had the 8 plug NAPS Z 4 cyl, manual trans and 4wd. Prefered that motor over the later 90+ KA motor. The early V6 was a let down in these trucks. I got my moneys worth outta my 89! I eventually sold it in 2004 as it was a single cab and I was no longer interested in anything other than a extra cab truck to drive. It had somewhere over 150 k when I sold it with no issues. The coolest thing? I got a pic in a recent text from a longtime friend of my old truck. Still 2nd owner and driving it! My friend happened to run into him at a gas station and recognized it. 2nd owner still had nothing but good things to say about it! Funny thing is, I was certain the guy I sold it to was going to wreck it in a few months. It still looks good and he has taken off the shell and carpet kit.

[@tommym6248]

I had a very rare 1986 Nissan Dually with a flatbed. You used to be able to order the Hardbody truck as a "cab + chassis" (the 720 models also). I wish I had never gotten rid of that truck.

[@rogercoleman8515]

I own a 92 se6 extended cab long bed with 111000 on it. It was roughly treated and wrecked at some point so it has a few issues but..no rust..runs good.

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

We use to own the 2 door pathfinder version of this truck, same color, automatic, same dash, and everything. It had almost 300k on the odometer. It did 3 trips to Mexico at about 5000 miles round trip for each.

[@kirafly]

I love the D21 i have one since 2000 it was a present from my dad when i turn 16, i have 21 years with it and is my daily

[@phantom0456]

I’d absolutely take this truck in a heartbeat but I wish it were 4wd and a5 5 speed... then it’d be perfect!

[@user-tu7rr1zg4b]

I've seen one today the guy is selling it for 1800 rebuilt engine hopefully I can get it

[@sjcm94]

That truck is B E A U T I F U L. Thanks Andre for bringing it back!

[@Diloiv]

I was hoping y'all would make a video of this Hardbody when I saw it in your Frontier video- I own a 1996 XE and absolutely have loved the truck, it was my daily driver for a few years. I have done a lot of standard maintenance repairs to it such as changing the alternator, water pump and fuel pump. It runs great, but mine is beaten up quite a bit and noticeable rot in the tailgate end of the bed, but it really is an awesome truck.

[@ckl8a]

I currently have a 90 pathfinder 4x4 v6 5 speed with over 250,000 mi. hauls my tools to the job site every day, I take it camping and to the desert all the time, really is a great truck. and it's got AC and cruise control, seats are comfortable. it's actually a pretty nice place to be on long trips.

[@robertsmith1768]

I had an 89 Hardbody King Cab I bought new. Dark blue, 4 cyl, 5 speed manual. That little truck was a beast. I drove it hard, worked it hard and it just kept running along. I put about 70k miles on it in the 3 years I had it. Sold it to a friends dad who drove it for years.

[@jefferysmith3930]

30 years ago, my boss had this same truck for his company truck with a 5 spd., exterior chrome package and full power pkg. inside. Even a pop up glass sunroof. We beat the hell out of that truck: over loading it and towing too heavy a trailer routinely! That truck took whatever we threw at it. Great truck!

[@cesarconh895]

Finally! I thought ni would never see this truck on the show. A 1992 hardbody was my first vehicle, now I own two 1992 hardbodys and two SE 4x4 pathfinders. My 1988 SE pathfinder has a betting looking interior that that red truck.

[@kylunelsing9469]

I learned to drive manual in a '90 d21 pickup, amazing truck!