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12-07-2021, 12:03 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Seattle
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Vehicle: 1997 Regular Cab Hardbody XE, 2WD 4cyl Manual
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'97 2WD Regular Cab
Hi all,
After searching for literally YEARS I finally found my dream pickup. Every time a good one went up for sale it would get snapped up in 24 hours, I don't think people realize how valuable these 2WD regular cab models are. Finally got the chance to buy this one - only 47k miles if you can believe it and in pristine shape. I love her like a child. I plan to make a few minor creature comfort updates but definitely want to preserve as much of the original look as possible. Planned improvements:
If y'all have recommendations for professional bed liner install and/or electronics install in the Puget Sound area please let me know! Looking forward to chatting with you! 
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12-07-2021, 12:16 AM
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Owner and Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Brockton, Alabama
Age: 42
Posts: 10,876
Vehicle: 2012 370Z, 1970 Datsun 521, 1995 Nissan Hardbody x2, 1994 Hardbody
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Welcome to infamous Nissan! That’s a damn fine truck
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12-07-2021, 04:18 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Where I can see the air I breathe...
Posts: 843
Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all
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I can’t recommend a shop for what you’re wanting to do. But there are members here that possibly live near your area.
Your truck appears to be my truck’s twin! Minus the King Cab. 5-speed or automatic transmission?
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12-07-2021, 05:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Seattle
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Vehicle: 1997 Regular Cab Hardbody XE, 2WD 4cyl Manual
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A little jealous of your swooshy decals, PorknBeans! Mine's a manual.
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12-08-2021, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Where I can see the air I breathe...
Posts: 843
Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all
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They are original to the truck when I bought it brand new in Feb. 1997. I have noticed very small pieces of the decals chipping off. So I had the idea of pulling them off at one point with a heat gun and having them air brushed or painted on with some texture to it. But only if/when that time comes… How many miles on your truck? How about your clutch? Compression numbers?
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12-07-2021, 06:49 PM
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Ol'school Geek
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Washington State / the Left Coast
Posts: 1,601
Vehicle: 89' D21 KC SE V6 5spd 2WD - 87' D21 KC SE V6 5spd 2WD
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Welcome to IN...
Please do fill in more info on your D21, in your profile. There were differing version and knowing some of these details can really matter. 2 or 4WD, Auto/manual, 4cyl of V6? Thanks...
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12-08-2021, 02:21 AM
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The Gear Jammer
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Age: 50
Posts: 10,745
Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE
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The 96&97 models were only 4 cylinders. No v6 option was available. I think it was emissions and obd2 related. The vg30 was dead and the vg33 was next on the list for the soon to be d22 frontier.
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12-10-2021, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Wiesbaden, Germany
Posts: 89
Vehicle: Nissan King Cab XE 1997, 2003 Nissan 350Z, 2008 Porsche Cayenne S
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Nice truck. I almost jumped on a flight to the northwest coast for a king cab in near perfect condition. It was sold before the trade in for a new truck could be complete.
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