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I have the AMT 70's Monte Carlo lowrider that I'm building for next mouth's club theme is any year Monte Carlo.

Here are some photos of what I have painted so far and what I'm asking I guess is how I should detail it from there?

Let me know what you think so far? Paint is HOK Met. Green

Thanks and go easy on me as I'm just not the lowrider type.

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looks great so far.

often times lowriders are painted with "patterns" and such, here is a QUICK how to I threw together over on the LowDownCreations forum

Mademans HOW TO "lowrider patterns"

also, check out Layitlow.com/forums check the model forums for insperation. Hope this helps!!

remember too, little things to add to realism of a lowrider - switchbox, scaled down lowrider magazines, wire wheels, lots of chrome and or gold, pinstriping, which can be achieved by using gel pens ( but you must be very careful and clear over it, as they will not dry)

thx,

Mike aka Mademan

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Thanks Mike, I'll check it that site out. Not sure if I want to go crazy with the paint job as I'm really just getting into using an airbrush. I planing on using some ALCLAD chrome on the frame and here is a photo of the 2 sets of wheels I'm thinking about using just not sure which set yet.

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Posted

Looks like your on a good start bro.Not all lowriders need patterns on them so you don't need to worry about that.Im sure there are people such as (Mr.Biggs,me,rollin oldschool,and Mademan) are willing to help if you ask.Also go get yourself a Lowrider magazine that will provide lots of ideas for you in the long run.And like mademan suggested go to Layitlow.com or lowdowncreations.com i personally am on both these sites and they are full of ideas and people to help you out.Hope this wont be your only lo lo because your on a great track already.

  • 4 weeks later...
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Ok it's been a while since I last posted anything on this build and it's coming along pretty good I think? Take a look and let me know how my first lowrider is looking........

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Ok it's been a while since I last posted anything on this build and it's coming along pretty good I think? Take a look and let me know how my first lowrider is looking........

I love the amount of customization you have going on. Interior will pop.

Posted

Its really lookin good so far Marty. If you want to put a mural on it the simplest way would be too use a rub on style tattoo, The kind that you find in those 50 cent vending machines at the grocery stores. or you could just use some pinstripe decals along the side's which would look good too.

Gabriel

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Its really lookin good so far Marty. If you want to put a mural on it the simplest way would be too use a rub on style tattoo, The kind that you find in those 50 cent vending machines at the grocery stores. or you could just use some pinstripe decals along the side's which would look good too.

Gabriel

I never thought about doing that? Might have to try it on another build. This one I'm going to keep it simple.

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i have a set of decals laying around form a bike a build a while ago which i have been saving for the day i'll build my first lowrider (which i hope will never come, to be honoust, i despise the darn things)

long story short, if you are interested let me know and ill take a picture of it.

i think its a black striping with some cards or something

Posted

Looking sweet.

Love the green.

Lovin the interior with the white seats..

Love the Gold Cragers.

my80malibuRub on Tattoo? Really? never thought about that one.

Now go get my Quarters together.. lol..

I couldn't own a Lowrider, but I love them anyways.

A cool car is a Cool car...

Posted

Great Job So Far, coming along nicely :rolleyes: Not a fan of the Yeller Gold Cragar's, especially since all I am seeing is Silver Accents throught-out the rest of your build :rolleyes: Gold D's are halfway tolerable on a Lowrida, but preferably with a Chrome Lip..... :rolleyes:

  • 2 weeks later...
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Well I got the Monte Carlo done today and took it to our club meeting for the theme contest which was for Monte Carlo's

Where it was voted best theme build! B) which was a first for me as I just join the club in DEC. 08 so this was way cool for me!!!

Here are some photos of the end of the build and a few when it was done.

Tomorrow I'l take some better photo's and posted them.

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hey give me my wheels back. :lol: lol my last name is cragar. sorry no relation. <_<:huh::) car looks sharp. and love the rims!!!!!

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Thanks for all of the kind words guys!! I have a few more things I want to do to it before I post it in the under class area. I kind of ran out of time on the build and need to do a little more BMF on it. But here's a few more photos until then :unsure:

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