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**Jive-Bomber** · 12-20-2011, 09:50 AM

When I was a young kid in the late 70s, I loved only a few magazines: Mad, Cracked, Mini Bike and CarToons. Cartoons was the perfect combination for me: Funny car-related stories and cartoon illustrations together in one magazine, and often included ...

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Special Ed · 12-20-2011, 10:00 AM

That's weird! I was just thinking about him yesterday, as I was going through some business cards and I found Dave's card! I had the pleasure of hanging out with him for an entire afternoon, several years ago at a small (maybe thirty cars) local show. I wish I had known him years earlier, as it turns out he lived right in my neighborhood...
Great guy!

**Jeff Norwell** · 12-20-2011, 10:12 AM

He was simply one of the best.

ToddJ · 12-20-2011, 10:13 AM

RIP Dave....He is one of the very reasons I got into drawing cars, he and George Trosley with his "How To" series. Dave's work was amazing to look at as each image he created had a life all it's own. Often he added a few hidden details to keep your eyes entertained. I only wish I'd had a chance to meet Dave.....

Rolleiflex · 12-20-2011, 10:36 AM

Sad to hear that he is no longer with us. Besides the publications mentioned, One of the ad campaigns that he did the artwork for is still burned memory; Jackman wheels. Love all of his artwork.

Fordgasser1 · 12-20-2011, 10:45 AM

Dave is truly missed..I loved Cartoons as a kid..still have all my issues tucked away somewhere..

vettes2 · 12-20-2011, 10:47 AM

I had been looking for a Stinkray model. None to be found in 2002ish. I found his website and sent him an email and asked if he had any. Sounds like a reach?

He replied with his phone number and said to call him!

I did and he could not have been nicer. He did not have any Stinkrays but had a lot of Zzzzzz28's. $20 each and he would sign them on the box or on the cellophane.

I said I would buy 3. I sent him a check and the models were at my door the next day!

He mailed them out before I sent the check.

I still have one, as I bought the others for gifts.

I made and still have several of his models from the early 70's.

What a cool Dude!

Chaz · 12-20-2011, 10:50 AM

I grew up with that. In hindsight I realize how amazing that work was.

Flat-N-Low · 12-20-2011, 11:06 AM

Dave Deal had the coolest style!!! His proportions were outstanding. They were "cartoony", but with perfect emphasis on the main styling features of the car. He inspired a host of talented young guys who still mimic his style.

Dave Deal and Pete Millar made a great team back in the day!

weez · 12-20-2011, 11:17 AM

Deal was the coolest! I had a Baja Humbug in my crib when I was a baby. I thought it was really neat, but I bashed it to bits anyway. Deal came by WB in his (Hollywood Graham? Hupmobile?) anyway it was dark green... he was doing some freelance for WB, but Jon Fisher and I were taking up most of his time that day! Really nice guy- and I've gotten a lot out of his art.

D-fens · 12-20-2011, 11:17 AM

What made Deal's art (for me) were all the little details and in-jokes he used - like huge tires with white letters that spelled out "HI BLOTATION" or "GOOD BOOT".

I got the shortened VW bus model for Xmas one year. The motor was a smaller scale than the rest of the kit, like 1/32 to 1/24 or something, and there was a magnifying glass included so you could check it out. LOL

patrick66 · 12-20-2011, 11:18 AM

CarToons was THE magazine for me in the day! Loved the drawings, and I tried really hard to mimic the style, as a young cartoonist. Came sorta-close, but not nearly what Deal was famous for. I did editorial cartoons for a local paper while I was still in high school in the '70s. He is one guy in the car world that I wished I had been able to meet. His art is incomparable. Elegant in its simplicity and detail.

1950ChevySuburban · 12-20-2011, 11:24 AM

I loved his work as a kid, wish I kept more of my old magazines.

I guess it was Dave's idea to draw the eyes in the windshields of the Pixar cars as opposed to using the headlights as eyes?

weez · 12-20-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1950ChevySuburban

I loved his work as a kid, wish I kept more of my old magazines.

I guess it was Dave's idea to draw the eyes in the windshields of the Pixar cars as opposed to using the headlights as eyes?

I was thinking maybe the eye theory came from "Suzy the Little Blue Coupe"

biscaynes · 12-20-2011, 12:00 PM

yep, always loved his art...

dart165 · 12-20-2011, 12:11 PM

Always loved his stuff since I started reading CarToons

Some internet finds:

Craven Moorhead · 12-20-2011, 12:15 PM

Just back from the local model shop and I see they have repoped many of the old Deals Wheels kits, I wish the would rerelease the funny cars.

**Del Swanson** · 12-20-2011, 12:32 PM

He was/is one of my all time heros! I think you can still see some of his influence in my work. I never met or talked to him, but he's sorely missed!

Mayor of G-Vegas · 12-20-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dart165

always loved his stuff since i started reading cartoons

some internet finds:

ditto!

66Coronet440 · 12-20-2011, 01:50 PM

Great stuff, I always loved his artwork as a kid. I still like it.

12-20-2011, 09:50 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,419	The Art of Dave Deal When I was a young kid in the late 70s, I loved only a few magazines: Mad, Cracked, Mini Bike and CarToons. Cartoons was the perfect combination for me: Funny car-related stories and cartoon illustrations together in one magazine, and often included ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

12-20-2011, 10:00 AM	#2
Special Ed Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,917	Re: The Art of Dave Deal That's weird! I was just thinking about him yesterday, as I was going through some business cards and I found Dave's card! I had the pleasure of hanging out with him for an entire afternoon, several years ago at a small (maybe thirty cars) local show. I wish I had known him years earlier, as it turns out he lived right in my neighborhood... Great guy! __________________ "If it's important you'll find a way, if not you'll find an excuse"

12-20-2011, 10:12 AM	#3
Jeff Norwell Art Editor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palookaville Posts: 11,737	Re: The Art of Dave Deal He was simply one of the best. __________________ "I like HOT RODS." "Now, go drive your Volvo...safely..." http://www.jeffnorwell.com http://drawnandquarrtered.blogspot.com

12-20-2011, 10:13 AM	#4
ToddJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 1,406	Re: The Art of Dave Deal RIP Dave....He is one of the very reasons I got into drawing cars, he and George Trosley with his "How To" series. Dave's work was amazing to look at as each image he created had a life all it's own. Often he added a few hidden details to keep your eyes entertained. I only wish I'd had a chance to meet Dave..... __________________ Check out my Website: *http://www.joneshotroddesign.com* Visit my Blog: www.tjonesdesign.blogspot.com

12-20-2011, 10:36 AM	#5
Rolleiflex Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 545	Re: The Art of Dave Deal Sad to hear that he is no longer with us. Besides the publications mentioned, One of the ad campaigns that he did the artwork for is still burned memory; Jackman wheels. Love all of his artwork. __________________ Email or PM me for prints www.cullipherphoto.com

12-20-2011, 10:45 AM	#6
Fordgasser1 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 382	Re: The Art of Dave Deal Dave is truly missed..I loved Cartoons as a kid..still have all my issues tucked away somewhere..

12-20-2011, 10:47 AM	#7
vettes2 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 216	Re: The Art of Dave Deal I had been looking for a Stinkray model. None to be found in 2002ish. I found his website and sent him an email and asked if he had any. Sounds like a reach? He replied with his phone number and said to call him! I did and he could not have been nicer. He did not have any Stinkrays but had a lot of Zzzzzz28's. $20 each and he would sign them on the box or on the cellophane. I said I would buy 3. I sent him a check and the models were at my door the next day! He mailed them out before I sent the check. I still have one, as I bought the others for gifts. I made and still have several of his models from the early 70's. What a cool Dude! Last edited by vettes2; 12-20-2011 at 11:02 AM. Reason: pic

12-20-2011, 10:50 AM	#8
Chaz Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Corner of Time and Space. MT Posts: 3,640	Re: The Art of Dave Deal I grew up with that. In hindsight I realize how amazing that work was. __________________ Strange Days Garage.... Satisfaction considered

12-20-2011, 11:06 AM	#9
Flat-N-Low Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Apple Valley, California Posts: 976	Re: The Art of Dave Deal Dave Deal had the coolest style!!! His proportions were outstanding. They were "cartoony", but with perfect emphasis on the main styling features of the car. He inspired a host of talented young guys who still mimic his style. Dave Deal and Pete Millar made a great team back in the day!

12-20-2011, 11:17 AM	#10
weez Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burbank, Ca, USA Posts: 834	Re: The Art of Dave Deal Deal was the coolest! I had a Baja Humbug in my crib when I was a baby. I thought it was really neat, but I bashed it to bits anyway. Deal came by WB in his (Hollywood Graham? Hupmobile?) anyway it was dark green... he was doing some freelance for WB, but Jon Fisher and I were taking up most of his time that day! Really nice guy- and I've gotten a lot out of his art. __________________ weez

12-20-2011, 11:17 AM	#11
D-fens Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Huntsville Posts: 370	Re: The Art of Dave Deal What made Deal's art (for me) were all the little details and in-jokes he used - like huge tires with white letters that spelled out "HI BLOTATION" or "GOOD BOOT". I got the shortened VW bus model for Xmas one year. The motor was a smaller scale than the rest of the kit, like 1/32 to 1/24 or something, and there was a magnifying glass included so you could check it out. LOL __________________ The problem ain't that there is too many fools, but that lightning ain't distributed properly

12-20-2011, 11:18 AM	#12
patrick66 Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain! Posts: 4,521	Re: The Art of Dave Deal CarToons was THE magazine for me in the day! Loved the drawings, and I tried really hard to mimic the style, as a young cartoonist. Came sorta-close, but not nearly what Deal was famous for. I did editorial cartoons for a local paper while I was still in high school in the '70s. He is one guy in the car world that I wished I had been able to meet. His art is incomparable. Elegant in its simplicity and detail. __________________ Screw with your neighbors...name your Wi-Fi network "FBI Surveillance Van #6"...

12-20-2011, 11:24 AM	#13
1950ChevySuburban Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 6,239	Re: The Art of Dave Deal I loved his work as a kid, wish I kept more of my old magazines. I guess it was Dave's idea to draw the eyes in the windshields of the Pixar cars as opposed to using the headlights as eyes? __________________ *My '29 Sedan build thread can be viewed here:* /showthread.php?t=635145

12-20-2011, 12:00 PM	#15
biscaynes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ontario cda Posts: 1,208	Re: The Art of Dave Deal yep, always loved his art... __________________ dave "there's a wicked '55 chevy looking for you"

12-20-2011, 12:11 PM	#16
dart165 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit grimey. Posts: 648	Re: The Art of Dave Deal Always loved his stuff since I started reading CarToons Some internet finds: __________________ DESIGN165: THE WORK OF CHRIS PISCITELLI W: www.design165.com B: www.design165.blogspot.com

12-20-2011, 12:15 PM	#17
Craven Moorhead Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Berlin Posts: 127	Re: The Art of Dave Deal Just back from the local model shop and I see they have repoped many of the old Deals Wheels kits, I wish the would rerelease the funny cars. __________________ Run, Repair, Repeat

12-20-2011, 12:32 PM	#18
Del Swanson Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 682	Re: The Art of Dave Deal He was/is one of my all time heros! I think you can still see some of his influence in my work. I never met or talked to him, but he's sorely missed! __________________ Check out my Website and Blog! http://delswanson.com Swanson Artworks and Shaved Ape Studios.

12-20-2011, 01:50 PM	#20
66Coronet440 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 369	Re: The Art of Dave Deal Great stuff, I always loved his artwork as a kid. I still like it. __________________ I don't worship the devil. I agree with many of the things he tells me, but I don't worship him.

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