lowriderphil Posted September 27, 2008 Author Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) the first lowrider I ever saw was when I was in new mexico in '99. I saw this one there that day too, trying to build from memory. phil so a little background on this from what the owner explained to me. the car was once gloss black but had faded over time, had brand new front and rear chrome, all side and window trim was gold (and will be too), had 14" cragars w/ 205/75/14, had a 327ci engine, interior was all red, rust was only surface with some minor rot on the lower quarters, 4 pumps 12 batts 7 switches (fbss-pancake-individgle rear wheels). I wish I had pics but I left my camera in the hotel room that day and he was getting ready to roll out after I talked to him. Edited September 27, 2008 by lowriderphil
lowriderphil Posted November 5, 2008 Author Posted November 5, 2008 making more progress on the merc had to do a small touch up around the rear window that I hope won't be too noticeable, installed the 59 caddy hubcaps. I'm still waiting for my LHS to get in some bmf, they have everything but the chrome sheets. phil p.s. anyone know where I can find a pair of chrome bullets for the caps? I only need two as there was no need to install the rear caps behind the skirts
lowriderphil Posted November 5, 2008 Author Posted November 5, 2008 well I found out the kit had a pair of bullets in it. got the body rubbed out and interior is fully assembled now phil
Jantrix Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 I like the wire mesh behind the grill. How about blacking that out or painting body color to make the grill stand out more? Also I recently wet sanded, polished, ansd waxed for the first time. Talk about a nerve wracking experience. I was terrified of sanding through a great paint job. In any case, you mentioned that you do this before you lay foil. BMF is hard enough to get to stick, is it harder after polish and wax? I usually clear over my foil and then sand, polish and wax. Both the Merc and the beat lowrider are looking great.
ajulia Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 Hello there friend! Im diggin the paint color on yer Merc and the wheels look right at home.. If ya still looking for caps on the two front wheels. Now this is alittle far off but some writting pens tops have a point at the end of em. maybe cut a bit off towrds the end.. Maybe.. Idunno!! Either way ya got a nice lookin sled. O and the grill is the buisness. Keep on wit the keepin on! peace ajulia
lowriderphil Posted November 12, 2008 Author Posted November 12, 2008 been building tonight, 63 fairlane metalspeks blue over black base
lowriderphil Posted November 26, 2008 Author Posted November 26, 2008 Davezinn's sexy impala over on LDC encouraged me to dig this one out, painted last year some time plastikote dark champagne. will probably have a matching interior color. painted this one with the new testors paints true blue over metalic silver phil
lowriderphil Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 duplicolor metalspeks silver and blue with a little pearl purple added in the clear. Supreme's filed down to fit into a set of 5.20s. Still working out the exhaust, either gonna go between the gas tank and frame out the rear or run under the quarters straight back. On a good note I am getting better with my paint jobs, I don't think I could get this thing any shinier. phil
lowriderphil Posted February 7, 2009 Author Posted February 7, 2009 been building tonight interior is done, old skool chain wheel and added a straight pin shifter knob added some strip plastic to the top for depth and a radiator from the revell 64 impala and here's the final ride height. I got the exhaust worked out, will have some big 3" chrome tips exiting under the rear valance. Phil
lowriderphil Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 update to the vert caddy. had to strip the 1st paintjob. got the new silver base layed out. gonna get sprayed a nice metallic red. the red in the pics is where I plan to tape off so it'll have some nice silver pinstripes. I might add some more inside them but I don't want to get to overboard on this one. Already have the interior sprayed in a darker red, which came out with a nice leather like sheen. input always welcomed phil
Squirrel Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Sure would be nice to live someplace warm for winter builds. Great 'licks... Are you "base, tint, pearl, clearing" or Enamel? Homemade indoor booth?
lowriderphil Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 Sure would be nice to live someplace warm for winter builds. Great 'licks... Are you "base, tint, pearl, clearing" or Enamel? Homemade indoor booth? no booth, just a warm garage. all duplicolor rattle can, metalspeks silver base with metalspeks red top coat, no clear yet
lowriderphil Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 was going thru my stash tonight and found this that I started awhile back. Can't decide on rims yet but it will lay on the frame.
lowriderphil Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 fresh paint new testors laquers electric pink 69 rivi lime ice 63 impy phil
lowriderphil Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 a little impala update. sprayed the interior tonight, sage green. I think it gives a nice OG look and I like how it looks against the lime green. Kinda hard to see but I sprayed a light green pearl coat. Still needs clear but I am out of bmf. I think I might use my photoetch kit on this, depends on how the body rubs out. Anyone know what kind of light I should get for my photo box? I have a small florescent but I don't like the results, still look dim. phil
RodneyBad Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 That's a nice Hot pink.. Like the Green on the Impala. Couldn't tell ya about lighting tho. it has been a hit and miss for me. I've used 2 100w bulbs in work lights holders and a white back drop. Not pointed Directly at the subject I really Dig these wheels.
lowriderphil Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 Update to the rivi... Shot a green flake over the pink, and picked out a wheel tire combo from the 70 amt impala kit. I pulled a spare 409 from a 62 impala which I think will look just fine in there, car will sit slightly higher as the frame sits a little below the rockers. Was listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan while building and the name hit me, "Riviera Paradise" Phil
Foxer Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Anyone know what kind of light I should get for my photo box? I have a small florescent but I don't like the results, still look dim. This Photo looks good.. colors appear correct unless you corrected them afterwords. I use (2) 30 Watt compact fluorescent lamps in my photo soft box and get plenty of light. These are equivalent to (2) 125 watt tungsten lamps. This does assume you are using a proper setup to photograph models. A tripod is a must to reduce shake and also cancels the need for super bright lights as you can take very long exposures. I have to say your photos come out very well.. well lit to see and good color, on the tabletop ones anyway. If you want more light it seems you'd have to get into serious photo lights.
lowriderphil Posted April 3, 2009 Author Posted April 3, 2009 well I found my bench again and these were in the back. two rides for my barn dio, just added a dirty was to them. gonna bust the dremel out over the weekend and "rot" the rockers and quarters on the 55
09WNS/14BRK Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 (sorry lost for words) wow i like ya choice in colours mate very well done
lowriderphil Posted April 17, 2009 Author Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) So here's the deal, this started as a test body. I shot plastikote blue metalflake over flat black and topped it off with a fine green/blue flake. Still have to polish the hood but the rest of the body is done as you can see, just gotta do final assembly now. I think I'm gonna stick with this low stance. phil Edited April 17, 2009 by lowriderphil
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