ahardb0dy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Edited September 25, 2012 by ahardb0dy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Non Nissan: I put one car so I'm including this one too cause it's a Nissan: Edited September 25, 2012 by ahardb0dy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard32 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Wow!!!!! Those are awesome. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Ad for the VERY rare 1988 Nissan Hardbody Desert Runner. Offered as a special package, they only made 600 manual and 400 automatics. (the only option the package had). It is on my bucket list of vehicles. Edited October 2, 2012 by Alkorahil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 MORE GIMMICKS I was right, Pathfinder is a luxury vehicle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 There has been a desert runner where I live for at least 10+ years. I never realized they were that rare. Maybe I'll hit the guy up and see if he wants to get rid of it. How rare is just a single cab V6 4x4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I have one of those V6 200SX's ;-) it's a blast! someone a couple streets over from my parents owns a desert runner. it's a sweet looking rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 There are also fakes, or ones people have made to look like a desert runner. The only way to tell is on the model code under the VIN on the driver door, the code has to end with 85 to be a true Desert Runner. I dont know the exact numbers on the 4x4 V6 single cab. Not as much as the 2wd. I see the single cab 4x4 with the 4cyl more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm pretty positive it is one.. It certainly has all the stuff that would make it one. Even the tailgate net, which I always thought he put on it. I'm trying to think of the last time I saw a single cab 4x4 V6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 The accessories on the Desert Runner look like they were made by House of Steel, That is the light bar that I had on my hardbody and someday will get mounted on my PF. I believe Chevy also had a S-10 with the same parts on it, ( roll bar, front and rear pre runner bumpers). The House of steel catalog I have is from 1987. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Here is the model code for manual trans: HLYD21FEUB85 About 4 years ago I actually found the part numbers for the graphics kits for this truck, surprisingly they were still available at the time for $1400.00 per side.....cant remember the part numbers now but definately remember that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The accessories on the Desert Runner look like they were made by House of Steel, That is the light bar that I had on my hardbody and someday will get mounted on my PF. I believe Chevy also had a S-10 with the same parts on it, ( roll bar, front and rear pre runner bumpers). The House of steel catalog I have is from 1987. From what I understand they were sent to a conversion company in Arizona to have the equipment mounted on them....and I cant remember the name of the company now but its semi-well known for baja buggy stuff and off roading......i remember recognizing the name. This stuff goes so far back and my brain is tired and filled with too much of this niche-trivia stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Do you guys remember the member here who had a WD21 (from Aussie IIRC) that had a paint/sticker scheme that resembled that? He had white wheels. I was really impressed with the whole look of his Pathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think so, the one with doing the turbo FJ20 swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think so, the one with doing the turbo FJ20 swap? Possibly so. I was just getting my feet wet around here when he was actively posting. I think he had some larger projects ahead of his Pathy to take care of (that I remember). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 From what I understand they were sent to a conversion company in Arizona to have the equipment mounted on them....and I cant remember the name of the company now but its semi-well known for baja buggy stuff and off roading......i remember recognizing the name. This stuff goes so far back and my brain is tired and filled with too much of this niche-trivia stuff Wasn't Connor Racing was it? They worked with Nissan a lot in those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 It could have been they were in Lake Havasu, Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) I believe they were designed by Jim Conner Racing. I think all the steel bumpers were made by FEY manufacturing or Desert steel in AZ. Desert steel is the company that made all the Jim conner UCAs per Jims specs. These arms are now sold by AC. They may still be made by desert steel. Desert Steel, local profile: Address: 1863 Commander Drive City: Lake Havasu City State: Arizona ZIP: 86403 Phone: (928)855-2208 County: Mohave Category: Steel Fabricators & Erectors I also found Service Bulletin TS88-058 in the computer here "Desert Runner Paint/Tape Sepcifications" I also revised my earlier post. They made 1000. 600 manual and 400 auto. Only options was with or without AC. Edited October 2, 2012 by Alkorahil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHR Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Rob, fantastic these adds, they feed the old timer's soul. Thanks. Philippe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 ahardbody started the thread! I just chimed in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHR Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 ouch! this is why the "old" thanks ahardboby too! Philippe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 No problem, I had a few road and track and motor trend mags for 85-87 in storage, went thru them quick and scanned the Nissan Ad's, if anyone ever wants to see old boomboxes or old stereo ad's I have them scanned already as I have almost the complete sets of Car Audio and Car Stereo review magazines. Anyone ever hear of this old magazine, Superauto??? I have about 10 of them, they have 2 cars that I really like a Renault and a Peugeot, not the ordinary versions, the mid engine rally car for the street version with the huge fender flares, etc. I'll scan them and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 ..., if anyone ever wants to see old boomboxes or old stereo ad's I have them scanned already as I have almost the complete sets of Car Audio and Car Stereo review magazines. YES! I haven't seen those ads in ages. Used to really get into car audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 "YES! I haven't seen those ads in ages. Used to really get into car audio." posted in another thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I miss the "Dogs love trucks" adds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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