AF Lowrider contest progress thread

[Purpura Delujo]

Originally Posted by jdmhotrod

ahhh so we must be retarded we dont understand lowriders.(j/k). i belive antonio already said anything goes, and in my opinion anything can be a lowrider. if you think we are so dumb then take a hike.

Robert.

All I have been trying to point out is that minitrucks and cars on 20 inch god damn rims AREN'T lowriders.

lowchrome - thanks for backing up my obvious case bro, one which everyone should be able to understand easily but some can't.

Sorry for all this Antonio, I'll leave all it alone now and won't say another word if someone wants to enter a completely different type of model, I know they are only models and they aren't real, but models play a huge role in the Lowrider lifestyle for some kids, and I guess that is why I'm gettin pissed off. I'm going to leave it all by stating the best sentence I have ever heard, from the best damn guy I have ever met, who happens to be in my car club too.

"Remember, It takes a Lowrider to know a Lowrider" - Bevan, Unity Lowrider Club Australia.

[86_SR5]

ok, so what your saying is that trucks that have heavily modified frames, suspenion pieces, and such, with a proper airbag set up isn't a lowrider? I just want to understand. Because from my point of view, a lowrider is exactly what your club has, real lowriders. BTW, I don't believe the larger, fullsize trucks are declared mini's.

[jgmodelcars]

alright, im going to assume you were talking about the truck i was going to build, because that is the only truck that was entered. I know it wasn't a true "lowrider" first off its a newer fullsize truck. Secondly, i was gonna put airbags, lowriders have hydraulics. Thirdly i was gonna put large size chrome wheels on it rather than 14" daytons. However I was making a crazy chopped up top for it, as well as some other "lowrider" influences. Thats why I called it a non traditional lowrider. I have exited the contest because there is no way I can finish the kit in time. So its not that I dont know what a lowrider is, its just I wanted to mix it up a bit.

respectfully - Justin

ps: i really feel bad about even posting in this thread because i'm not in the contest and this thread is for contest progress not debating, sorry tonio

[86_SR5]

Justin, you mean me? I wasn't talking about your truck. I was referring to ''real'' larger size trucks. I have 2 friends that have an F150 and a 1500 sportside on bags with 18''s.

[jgmodelcars]

Originally Posted by 86_SR5

Justin, you mean me? I wasn't talking about your truck. I was referring to ''real'' larger size trucks. I have 2 friends that have an F150 and a 1500 sportside on bags with 18''s.

o no no, i wasn't saying that i am mad at anyone or anything im completely not i just thought this whole thing started because of my truck, i have no problems and i respect everyones opinions

[big_bmuni]

so anyway guys, how bout back to the comp? hows everyone going, i'm looking forward to seeing the finished models.

[tonioseven]

My low-low won't be as elaborate as most of the others' but I'll try not to disappoint anybody. I'm having paint issues at present. i have it narrowed down to 2 color schemes but that means not a whole lot right now. I do have the body ready for paint though. Hopefully Imagestation will straighten out soon and I can post some decent pics.

[lowcrome]

well im not doin so great

im missing the lower a-arms
my batteries are in the "Purple Pond"
need to find a nice pink in a spray can
need to master the steps to a decent paint job
need to figue out color scheme
need a lot of custom parts
need to plan setup

a still have a lot of work
and im a "Baller on a Budget"
so il have to hustle a lil bit to get my pumps
lol


lata
-Matt aka lowcrome/The Modeling Pimp

[1ofaknd]

mines coming along...it's painted, and i'm flocking the interior now, still gotta foil and then it's time to put it together

[JBarry]

Here are the progress pics of "Mish". my 'that's not a lowrider' Lowrider.


I like her bottom.


primed, engine and wheels w/"Classic White" roof


"Mish" baaaaaaaaaaby!


wheels and engine. "Mish" is wired! (3 hours to do 4 wires)


THAT'S NOT A LOWRIDER! That's a Charger with a busted rear end! :P

Lemme see, I think I'll do the body color in "Testors Panther Pink" and make up some Pink Panther decals. I want a chain steering wheel. If I can find one.

J. Barry

[weaponCIVIC]

ok, this is my entry, i may not beable to get it finished ..anyways, this is a 56 chevy cameo. i had a silverado, but trashed it so now im using the rims from the silverado.
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this is of the enigne.(sorry for the bad pic). it still needs work. it too cam from the silverado
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this is my it has been opened from the back with a dremel.


finally the exhuast...ill let you guess......from the silverado.ive actually done alot to this the piping from muffler back is totally different. it alos has plymouth prowler exhaust tips.
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thats all for now, ive already cut the frame.....to get it slamed to the ground, modifying had to be done. sure hope i cant put it bake together now.

and ive never done the pics like this b4...so i hope it works.

[weaponCIVIC]

wtf...they are soo small.....and only one worked, guess ill try agian.

[weaponCIVIC]

[weaponCIVIC]

thats better, just match the words up the with the order of the pics down here

[Jon MW]

Here is my kit:



Revell '63 Impala. You can see the first mock up of the trunk in the lower left corner. More progress pics later tonight or tomorrow.