mrecoolgar
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Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: 1990 Redo Transformation (mrecoolgar) | 8:59 PM 5/28/2008 |
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Here's my first upgrade.
That bench seat had to go.
What a difference!
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
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| « Re: 1990 Redo Transformation (mrecoolgar) | 9:16 PM 5/28/2008 |
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A proper rear bumper.
Old.
New.
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mrecoolgar
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| « Re: 1990 Redo Transformation (mrecoolgar) | 9:21 PM 5/28/2008 |
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A proper front bumper.
Aluminum wheels.
A less rust bed and a fiberglass cap.
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Reverend D
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1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody KA24E
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Where'd the seats come from? I am trying to ditch my bench. I dislike caps. Nice truck though. The lil' Hustlers are great!
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mrecoolgar
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Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 5:20 PM 5/29/2008 |
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The seats are from a Pathfinder.
I'm not much for caps either but it's been indespensible for my hauling needs.
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nismopu
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 12:48 AM 5/30/2008 |
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look for some 88 starion seats, they're made by Recaro and hug you just as good as any of those expensive sparco or recaro premium seats. Prolly the best factory bucket seat, puts all others to shame. peace.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (nismopu) | 4:55 PM 5/30/2008 |
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I do remember the Starion.
Wasn't the Conquest the same?
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 9:14 PM 6/3/2008 |
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Here's the donor for my body panels.
I got the hood, cowl, both fenders, both doors and all 4 wheel flares.
The paint is great and no rust.
I also got the dash, wiring and misc.
I plan to utilize the PW - PL - PM that came with the doors.
I also plan to add PS - AC - cruise - int wipers, tilt.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 7:35 PM 7/17/2008 |
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It took awhile, but I have added armrests.
I also added seatback pockets.
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Reverend D
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1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody KA24E
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I just grabbed a set of Pathy seats and you are right...what a huge difference!! I am now on the hunt for a king cab center console. I might try to make something out of using that and the arm rest piece out of a pathy. If only I could find gray.Nice work BTW!
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 4:56 PM 7/18/2008 |
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I have an interior out of a 1993 Pathfinder in gray.
I'm using those seats until I get mine modified.
I don't want a full length center console.
I have a briefcase bag I take with me most times and it fits perfect between the seats and under the armrests.I have SeaLab 2021 recorded on Dvd's.
Made them myself, but am missing the first 8 shows.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 7:02 PM 8/18/2008 |
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I decided to install the Pathfinder body panels over the weekend.
I also installed driving lights using the factory wiring, relay and switch.
Then I installed the AC condensor along with the low and high lines.
And gave it a wash - I forgot I had white lettter tires.
I wired the power windows today and will get to the power locks, power mirrors and remote entry soon.
Before.
After.
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Q451990
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Wish I had half of your energy... I'm tired after just reading this thread!Heath
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2005 Infiniti G35 **** Sedan A/T
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Reverend D
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1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody KA24E
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Looking good! Sealab is amazing and if you ask me the first season was the funniest. I am thinking about swapping in a Pathy grille and H/Ls.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 7:11 PM 8/30/2008 |
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I added Pathfinder fender flares with splash guards.
And Smitty Built nerf bars.
But I'm unsure if I'll keep them on.
And I added the Pathfinder door panels.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 7:19 PM 8/30/2008 |
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And here's what I did today.
I'll see if anyone can spot it.
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Reverend D
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1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody KA24E
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I have one of those hood insulation mats too. Haven't installed it yet. I really want P-finder door panels. Hood struts huh?
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 2:38 PM 8/31/2008 |
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I knew you'd get it.
The hood mat came with the hood.
I have the gray door panels that came with the doors, I won't be needed them.
I'm using the taupe door panels that match the seats.
My design for the hood struts, we'll see how they fair with time.
I also have all the underhood ac components installed, except for the compressor.
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Reverend D
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The flares look cool, are those off the pathfinder too?
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 3:52 PM 9/1/2008 |
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Yes they are.
After installation I did notice the Pathfinder has a wider track.
At least in the front.
The rear flares hang low in the back.
But not too noticable.
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Reverend D
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1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody KA24E
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I didn't think the rears would line up at all.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 8:28 AM 9/7/2008 |
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Rev D.
Do you have any experience in std bed vs ext cab std bed?
I'm still researching but it looks like an ext cab std bed may fit a std cab.
And if you know anyone that could use a 7' bed, I know where a rust free one sits.
Modified by mrecoolgar at 7:22 PM 9/10/2008
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Reverend D
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I don't think so. I think the length of the bed from the front to the fender well is longer on a king cab thn on a reg bed. You'd have to extend the frame to get it to fit right.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 7:19 PM 9/10/2008 |
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Per the shop manual, all the bed to frame mounts are in the same position.
As far as the reg cab - reg bed vs ext cab - reg bed.
I may have to try it to see first hand.
I'll take actual measurements first.
Here's another mod, an adjustable shoulder belt heigth.
The factory position was too high for me and uncomfortable.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 6:15 PM 9/12/2008 |
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Got around to painting some bare metal interior pieces.
I used a color to blend with the interior color.
I also started to clean the climate ducting and will be adding the ac evap core soon.
I stripped an 1989 for the dash braces and climate ducting for a faster turn around.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 6:21 PM 9/12/2008 |
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Here's a photo shop of the grill mod I've been considering.
I'd be removing the inner, thinner bars.
Here's the stock grill.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 7:39 AM 9/18/2008 |
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Went to a U Pull the other day and found a bunch of odds and ends.
Found a leather wheel from an 1988 Maxima.
And a rear carpet panel and speaker covers in my color.
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Reverend D
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1995 Nissan D21 Hardbody KA24E
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I am picking up a rear carpet on Saturday. How did you mount those speakers?
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mrecoolgar
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 4:51 PM 9/18/2008 |
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Nissan uses a metal speaker mount that attaches to the back wall with 3) hex bolts.
I drilled 4) holes in them to mount my speakers.
I was using the Pioneer speaker covers until yesterday.
But there's fabricating needed to use the original covers.
I had to cut 3) reliefs in the speaker frame to allow a through way for the Nissan cover bolts.
The 3) fake cover bolts had to be removed for clearance.
I'll probably shorten their length then reinstall.
Then I used a plastic 'cap' at each speaker cover bolt to act as a riser and a stop so the speaker cover does not dish down and posibly crack at the bolt hole.
Got all that?
In other words - it wasn't easy.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
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I'm going to give it a try.
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 5:41 AM 9/19/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Reverend D » | | I don't think so. I think the length of the bed from the front to the fender well is longer on a king cab thn on a reg bed. You'd have to extend the frame to get it to fit right. |
Right and wrong. It's actually the regular cab bed that's longer from the fender well forward. You could put a king cab bed on a reg cab truck, but you'd have a huge gap between the bed and the cab.
1998 Frontier SAS / 2002 Xterra SAS / 2007 Murano S AWD / 2000 Z28 350Z eater / 2004 Suzuki Intruder VS800
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Desert Rat) | 7:48 AM 9/19/2008 |
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Thanks for verifying what I was thinking.
How big is a huge gap?
I was guessing around 3".
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Reverend D
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| « Re: (Desert Rat) | 1:54 PM 9/19/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Desert Rat » | Right and wrong. It's actually the regular cab bed that's longer from the fender well forward. You could put a king cab bed on a reg cab truck, but you'd have a huge gap between the bed and the cab. |
Ah, I was 180 degrees off. Meatloaf can still sing about it though.
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Reverend D
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| « Re: (mrecoolgar) | 2:15 PM 9/19/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by mrecoolgar » | Here's a photo shop of the grill mod I've been considering.
I'd be removing the inner, thinner bars.
Here's the stock grill.
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It might look even better if you lose the Nissan hamburger. My new grille is almost the same as yours except it's slotted for Pathy headlights. I'm think I am going to ditch the hamburger.
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 3:43 PM 9/19/2008 |
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I may just do that.
I had been considering removing the tailgate 'Nissan' or moving it centered.
I picked up an aluminum grill guard / push bar at the U Pull.
Twas $19 but the steel attachment hardware gave me a workout.
I'll be painting it black.
I had no idea aluminum was available.
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Reverend D
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I was able to find and recondition a SE tailgate trim on mine. It really sets the rear of the truck off. 
I installed it with 3M tape, didn't use the brackets because those require oval holes be punched in the sheet metal. It's been on for 3 months now with no problems.
I also changed the front valance/apron from the color matched metal to one off an 87 Pathfinder. Truck-Lite sells a 3 bulb amber ICC light panel for big trucks that fits on the lower apron perfectly, as if it was meant to be there. Nissan even provided the mounting holes!
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mrecoolgar
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1990 Hardbody Reg Cab 2WD 2.4 5SP
Hershey PA
5-28-2008
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| « Re: (Reverend D) | 6:05 PM 9/21/2008 |
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Does your tailgate have the indent for that panel?
I considered getting one but noticed the tailgate was indented.
Instead, I got a set of 4) bed pop up tie downs.
And do you have a vertical power rear window?
I was considering adding the Pathfinder front apron.
The same piece you removed.
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Reverend D
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The indent is exactly where the SE trim sits. No power windows on this ride. 
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Reverend D
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I knabbed the speaker mounts and rear carpet for $16 today, also grabbed some nuts and bolts to put it all together.
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