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Shane Schaffer
1997 Nissan Hardbody
Liberal, KS
Original Cost of Vehicle? $9,000
Date of Purchase? 1999
The Cost to Build? $30,000
How long to Build? 4 1/2 years
Reason for building? Always wanted to build my own minitruck.
How long have you been in the sport? 10 years
Name of your vehicle? U Wish

Engine:
Make: Nissan
Model: Hardbody
Year: 1997
#of Cylinders: 4
Any Chrome, Polish: Every thing was painted or chromed Modifications: Custom Exhaust from Weavers Alignment
Transmission: 5 Speed

Body:

Grille: Phantom Billet
Bumpers: Billet Inserts
Body Mods: Roll Pan, Tailgate skin, Shaved gas door, 3rd brake light, door handles, antenna, emblems and windshield squirters and wipers. Paint Color: Atlantic Blue and Armstrong Green
Type: PPG and Xotic
Painted By: Shane Schaffer

Wheels and Tires:
Front Wheel Type: Budnick Scissor 6 Size: 18 X7 Tire: Toyo Wheel Size: 215/35/ZR18
Rear Wheel Type: Budnick Scissor 6 Size: 18 X7 Tire: Toyo Wheel Size: 215/35/ZR18

Chassis:
Mods to Frame: Step Notch, Tube Cross members. Front Shocks: HAL 12 way adjustable.
Rear Shocks: HAL 12 way adjustable.
Spindles: 2" Bell Tech
4 Link: Air Ride Tech., Chrome
Suspension Air/Hydro: Air Ride Tech., 2 3-gallon tanks, 2 compressors, Big Red Air Valves and Digital Gauges. Chrome, Polish, Paint: The Frame is Custom Painted Black.

Interior:
Dashboard: Custom Smoothed & Painted
Steering Wheel: Budnik Tusk II
Console: Custom Fabricated by Chuck Rowland.
Shifter: Shortened Head Unit: Panasonic TV/DVD
Amps: Fostgate Power 1000
Speakers: Fostgate Power
Describe Upholstery Material/Color Scheme: Off White leather and suede, most interior panels were hand made and covered. Upholstery By: Chuck Rowland at Car Upholstery in Tulsa, OK
Trunck/Bed: Raised Bed floor with Line-X Bed liner Any Other Interior Mods: Billet Door Handles and Dome Light

Special Thanks to:
Charles Armstrong Chuck Rowland Keith Hill Mark Donaldson Larry Weaver

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