Projekt "svtmeet09" - Lightning - by Karsten

[Andre]

Here are some pics about a Lightning my friend Karsten bought. (that is the guy who is my technical asset!!)

This truck had a accident in late 2007 and was like it was for a few months.

Karsten bought the Lightning and now there is some work to get this baby ready for the svtmeet in may in germany.

A new frame and all the parts have been delivered.

Its just the work that has to be finished now.

Some weekends will go but each minute will it be worth to get that beauty on the road again....

Here are the pics....


...on the german Autobahn on a cold november day....

Rebuild of the truck. The new frame will be painted and was cleaned by dryice.

last picture that was taken:

 

[jec1521]

Damn, surprised it wasn't totaled. Maybe it's because you're in Germany.

Keep us posted.

 

[504lightning]

damn man sorry to see that, it feels like i just got punched in the stomach :xpl:

 

[SVTL Joe Joe]

great progress. how does that titling work in germany? will it be salvage because of frame damage or will that let you clear it?

 

[DSG04Lightning]

man that looks like alot of work involved. wish you luck my friend. let me know if i can be of any help from here!

 

[mcarbine]

Good luck with the rebuild. That looks like a sweet shop Im diggin the brick walls.

 

[RIDE THE]

Looks about as labor involved as you were telling me about.

You know if you need anything for it, just ask and it's yours.

Hope you guys can get it completed in time for SVTMeet.

 

[Blownsnake97]

I would have just took it to a shop and get the frame straightened and it would have been as good as new and way less work.. But nice build.

 

[Andre]

I would have just took it to a shop and get the frame straightened and it would have been as good as new and way less work.. But nice build.

The frame moved in different directions and was very out of place, not just a little displacement.
For a high powered vehicle, especially if used on higher speeds, the frame should be in perfect 100% condition.
Thats why there is a new frame for this Lightning.

 

[WhiteBolt]

If he's planning on lowering it, now is the perfect time to install leaf spring drop hangers.

 

[SVTBeatdown13]

Wow that stinks about the accident, but good to hear it's getting put back together.

 

[SHO SPD]

Wow sorry about the accident! Looks like its getting some nice treatment! Just how fast was the truck going when it wrecked??

 

[ChrisDeluxe]

Hi Andre!

The pics from the accident looks not fine! But if it´s just metal damaged and nobody was hurt it´s not so bad!

How was the name of the other white Lightning owner that was in Bottrop too? I have confused him and his truck with this story!

I " drück alle meine Daumen " that everything is ready to rock in may 09 at the svtmeet for Karstens truck!!

 

[EnglishAdam]

I'd say good luck but knowing Karsten and the quality of his work, I'm sure this will be better than new when it is finished.

epper:

 

[LightningClint]

Impressive rebuild