WIP: Street Lightning

After takin a long break from modeling i decided to get a new project going. Im taking a SVT lightning and making it into a street/ custom truck. Heres my progress so far. tell me what you think!

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I'm gonna assume that the blackened part of the pillars are gonna be chopped? If so, it should look pretty good!

I'm gonna assume that the blackened part of the pillars are gonna be chopped? If so, it should look pretty good!
i was thinking about chopping the top but im not too sure on that part.

nahh, don't chop it, it would look disproportionate.

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I would say not chop the top, that truck is more for street/racing looks, not low-riderish. The shape is great the way it is. You should throw it on a mustang chassis if you can.

I would say not chop the top, that truck is more for street/racing looks, not low-riderish. The shape is great the way it is. You should throw it on a mustang chassis if you can.
yeah. im not gonna chop it. i tried throwing a mustang chassis on it but it didn't work out the way i wanted it too, so i just stuck with the stock frame. also that won't be the final ride height. its gonna have a stance to it so it looks mean:evillol: :smokin:

yeah. im not gonna chop it. i tried throwing a mustang chassis on it but it didn't work out the way i wanted it too, so i just stuck with the stock frame. also that won't be the final ride height. its gonna have a stance to it so it looks mean:evillol: :smokin:

:popcorn: :smokin:

update:iceslolan
Ok. Finally got around too making some progress with the truck. I finally got the wheels mounted and the suspension set up. I also made some custom exhaust tips:naughty: that make the truck look mean, I think. So tell me what you think. Comments and critizem welcome. Tell me how i can improve on my work.
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WHEW! If i saw that in my mirror I would say... "Wa...Wa...Wanna ra-ra-ce..? Uh,forget it,mama's calling me!!!" **runs away**
Man,that looks mad. Do you alredy have a color in mind?

I like it. Is it possible to make the back sit any lower and without the exhaust touching the ground?

WHEW! If i saw that in my mirror I would say... "Wa...Wa...Wanna ra-ra-ce..? Uh,forget it,mama's calling me!!!" **runs away**
Man,that looks mad. Do you alredy have a color in mind?
Haha. Lol. Thats funny! Yeah i have a color in mind. I was thinking a copper color for it.

I like it. Is it possible to make the back sit any lower and without the exhaust touching the ground?
Thanks. Yes it is possible to make the back sit lower without the exhaust touching the ground. Im not sure if i want to lower it anymore though. Cuz it has a stance to it that i like. Plus the tires kinda stick out alittle, but it looks good.

Now that I have a Camaro,we'll be able to race. But not too sure if I can win by looks. Well,but in the speed,i think I do,cuz my ride is lighter and has more aerodynamics. :icon16:

Now that I have a Camaro,we'll be able to race. But not too sure if I can win by looks. Well,but in the speed,i think I do,cuz my ride is lighter and has more aerodynamics. :icon16:
Yeah ill race ya. :grinno: but do you have a supercharger? :naughty: :evillol: lol. I have some more updates but can't get pics up till later today. So far i have trimmed the exhaust so it doesnt stick out so far, and i have been working on the body. Its just about ready for paint. Also instead of copper im gonna do it in silver or gunmetal and do the wheels black or gunmetal with a polished lip:smokin:

ok. im gonna be painting it gunmetal with gunmetal wheels. im debating on doing a carbon fibre hood and roof just to give it a racing feel to it. what do you guys think?

"update" painted the wheels gunmetal and the hood gunmetal for the carbon fibre. also detailed the engine. C&C welcome. more to come
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Awesome!! Keep It Up!! It's aaaawesome!!
PS: My camaro has 500whp. In the engine Dyno. :p The engine it's not even mounted yet,but we'll race!!! :p

"UPDATED" i carbon fibered the hood and roof of the truck. i think it looks really good for my first time.:sunglasse this was my first time doing carbon fibre decals. there are a few flaws on the hood but there not to noticable. next up will be paint:naughty:
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Looking good. IMO I think you should have left the roof normal, but to each is own right?

The wheels look good, nice contrast on them.

Is there anyway you can tuck the exhaust up tight against the body before you get it painted; the exhaust kind of looks like its hanging to the side a bit from what I see, but that may just be me, not sure. :2cents:

Anyways, looks good! -Check out my 99 silverado thread. :bigthumb:

looks good. i think you should chop out a section of the bedside so that the exhaust can tuck up more, then it will look much better. BTW that carbon fiber looks killer, good job

"update" got some more progress on the truck. the engine is almost done. all i gotta do now is paint the body and the interior.
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looks good. i would definatly recommend filling the gap where the grille piece connects to the fenders. it looks unfinished how it is now.

looks good. i would definatly recommend filling the gap where the grille piece connects to the fenders. it looks unfinished how it is now.
what gap are you talking about?

Uh...I think he meant the removed grille. I think that's it.
But,if you are going to paint it...wasn't the decals supposed to be applied after the paint??
Looks great!

Looks good!

Maybe I'll paint the middle of the wheels for my Supra, too. I don't know how the gun metal looks on it. I think a semi-gloss or a gloss black should look good. But now I' not sure in my idea. :uhoh: Can you take me a close picture from the wheel? :smooch: