I want: YOUR pictures of the original Deora!

Howdy,
I'm building a replica of the original Deora, and even though I've got lots of neat pictures of this fantastic creation, I'm always looking for more!
And in particular - I'm looking for YOUR photographs of this truck.
As well...
I've got only two pictures of the Deora from when it was painted lime green...around 1969-70 era.
And I'm doing my replica up in that hue, so I need more reference photos!!
Help!!

 

Taht is a cool creation. I had a model kit of it back when I was a kid and I always thought it was wicked . I will be watching one. You will be posting build picks right!!!!

 

Are you just in the planning stage, or have you started the build?? Sure would like to see some pictures. Thanks. Stu

 

If you haven't seen it, you might want to pick up Mad Fabricators Society Volume 3. It has a great interview with the alexander brothers about the deora, and a ton of build pictures of it as well.

 

fINALLY!!! I LOVE THAT CAR.

IM PRETTY SURE THEY STILL HAVE IT AT THE PETERSEN MUSEUM IN L.A.

HERES A GOOD WEBSITE
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...RSEN&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1T4ADBF_enUS296US296&sa=N

 

I built a model of it, too. Sweet car/truck/concept/whatever. It's great.

 

You, uh, will be dropping a slant six mid-engine position, right?

You just might want to get with Doug Dutra out in California for the engine build. You could also get 'hold of him through slantsix.org.

Roger

 

I took the model and used little red wagon decals for a killer hardbody slotcar dragracer

 

He's got a project build site, but I'l let him spill it!
Lots of work done, lots to go.

 

Are you doing a SkyShow version?

 

Cant believe nobody else has done this before. One of the coolest custom trucks ever! BUT, it has to have the surfboards! Keep us posted.........

 

Yeah, I've been busting my hump for almost FOUR years on my project!!
Nope to the 6 cylinder midships...mine will have a V8, which is what the Alex Bros wanted originally, but Chryco was too cheap to provide!
Otherwise, it'll be a dead ringer.
My webpage (which needs to be updated):
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=30254&page=1&reverse=1/

 

Wow: What an undertaking. Looks good.

 

I don't have any pictures for you but I like what you're doing here, keep up the good work and post some updates as you progress.

 

nice work,,,,looks excellent so far,,,even has the redlines,,cool.........

 

Sooooooooo cool! Wow, what a project... keeping an eye on this one for sure.....

 

Cool project

What was your motivation behind replicating the Deora? Seems like quite a bit of work my friend.

 

That is so rad!!!

This totally made my night.

Awesome build.

-Jason

 

Attention to detail without having the vehicle present is unbelievable from pics and magazines... Can't wait for updates...

 

Great to see some progress on te clone...

the restored original is now part of the America's Car Collection Museum Nevada.





I have many photos of the Deora on my site... but very few old photos.

If you have them... please share them here on the HAMB.

 

I totally understand why you would build a replica, not only of this but any famous car. Not all of us have the $$ to buy the original on the rare occasion it may come up for sale so why not build your own?
This is a very cool project! VERY COOL!
Doc.

 

Robin, its looking great, you know how much I love that truck.
keep up the good work. keep the updates coming Ron....

 

Thanks for the cudos guys!!
I've got a very large Deora archive here:
http://flickr.com/photos/dodgedeora/sets/72157602180154212/
http://flickr.com/photos/dodgedeora/sets/72157602179535112/
http://flickr.com/photos/dodgedeora/sets/72157602186814351/
http://flickr.com/photos/dodgedeora/sets/72157602343192060/

for those that are interested in viewing.

I'm still actively seeking pics of the Deora in it's green appearance.
And by this summer, I'm hoping to have mine out for a few car shows!

 

Awesome Build !!! Deora 's one of my favorite customs of all time. There's a great road test article in September '67 "Rod & Custom" and a detailed build article in may '67 "Drag Parts Illustrated". You probably have them, but if you don't PM and I'll copy them for you. Best of Luck !!! Vermin

 

Thats awesome!!

 

May I suggest using Hurst wheels instead of the ones in the pics with the redlines. Would give it a better Hotwheels feel. Kinda pricey though but worth it for the look. I like what your doing.

 

Yes!! A replica build of the Deora and the Moonglow has been on my bucket list.

Cool truck for sure. Keep us posted on the build.

 

cool man!!!!! can't wait to see it done

 

Great Project you have there... looks like you are on the right track!
racinman

 

Neat project, that will be very cool when finished. Sent you a PM with some info that may help you.