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When most enthusiasts start the process of customization to their
vehicles, they don't know where it will end up taking them. This is story of
Mike "Goose" Graves from La Verne, Ca. Mike started with a 1994 Nissan
Hardbody
and ended up with a true head turner.
Mikes suspension is credited to California
Horsepower and Performance and includes 4 wheel
air bags, 3/8”
manual valves, 1 compressor, and a 5 gallon tank.
To allow some extra ground clearance, the frame
was treated to a step notch, the leaf spring shackles were trimmed,
and the gas tank was raised. 17 inch Eagle series 215 wheels were then added
with 205/40/17 tires.
The body was next on his agenda and several items
need to be removed. The hood emblem, hood squirters, cowl vents, antenna hole,
locks, handles, gas door, and third brake light were all shaved from the body by
Mr. D's Auto Body. A roll pan, 4x4 front fenders, billet grille insert,
1997 Hardbody front bumper with
inserts, clear front corners, and pathfinder mirrors were also added. The bed
was then capped using a Sprint shell with Blazer style windows. Mike also got a
little help from his friend Jeremy Kaufman. He is responsible for the tailgate
skin and walk-through that was performed. Mr. D's then sprayed the truck with Lexus Spectra Blue Mica
paint. It was then sent over to Absolutely
Custom Paintwerx and Steve Vandemon airbrushed the graphics.
Interior
modifications were next and he left no panels untouched. Just about every part
that could be removed was covered in light gray tweed by Steve Huddleston.
The 1994 Honda Prelude Seats were wrapped by Gomez Upholstery. Other
additions to the interior include a Colorado Customs Fire steering wheel,
custom console, billet cigarette lighter, and a shift knob. The stereo system
consists of a Sony CD head unit, one
pair of 6-1/2” Rockford Fosgate speakers in the doors, three 12” Volfenhag
subs in a custom box, and
two Performance Teknique amplifiers.
With performance next on his mind, Mike decided to
add a Flowmaster exhaust from Valley Muffler. The engine compartment was
upgraded with parts from CNC Motorsports including a K&N intake, blue anodized oil
cap and colored spark plug wires. Euro taillights and H-4
Headlights were also purchased at CNC Motorsports.
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