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Update on the Deora project

Started by Magnumcharger, June 07, 2010, 03:34:13 PM

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Magnumcharger

June 07, 2010, 03:34:13 PM
I've been flogging myself on the Deora replica for the last few weekends.
In the not to distant past, I was provided with the key ingredient needed to construct the front grille and headlight surrounds - the measurements!

A very generous person - FROM THIS WEBSITE - went above and beyond to get the needed information for me, as he knew people who could actually put their hands on the Deora, if ever so briefly.
I asked to have an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper placed on the surface of the truck, and photographed. I could scale the rest.
This was done, and I drew up the plans accordingly. It pays to have friends! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

I started construction on the wire frame for the front facia, following the example of the Alexander brothers. Here's a picture from last weekend.
I'll be continuing with more of the "basket weaving" next weekend, followed by skinning it with sheetmetal.

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

b5blue

#1
June 07, 2010, 04:14:55 PM
This is so COOL! I can see it starting to come together, we are all cheering for you!  :2thumbs:

Hemidog

#2
June 07, 2010, 04:26:37 PM
Quote from: b5blue on June 07, 2010, 04:14:55 PM
This is so COOL! I can see it starting to come together, we are all cheering for you!  :2thumbs:
:iagree:  :popcrn:

Magnumcharger

#3
June 07, 2010, 04:33:40 PM
You guys are the best!! :2thumbs:
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Musicman

#4
June 07, 2010, 04:41:25 PM
 :2thumbs: Look'n good

kab69440

#5
June 07, 2010, 06:08:15 PM
Dang! You're a total bad-axe!  :o
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not;  a sense of humor to console him for what he is.      Francis Bacon

WANT TO BUY:
Looking for a CD by  'The Sub-Mersians'  entitled "Raw Love Songs From My Garage To Your Bedroom"

Also, any of the various surf-revival compilation albums this band has contributed to.
Thank you,    Kenny

Jesus drove a Honda. He wasn't proud of it, though...
John 12: 49     "...for I did not speak of my own Accord."

Alaskan_TA

#6
June 07, 2010, 07:37:01 PM
About a month left before Carlisle, you better get with it Robin.

Magnumcharger

#7
June 08, 2010, 06:29:13 AM
Hey Barry...my Deora will likely never make it to Carlisle!! That's a long way to tow!
I am however aiming to get a couple of shows in for this summer, providing I can focus on completing the bodywork!
There is the Atlantic Nationals in New Brunswick:
http://www.atlanticnationals.com/

And if I can swing it, there's Moparfest in New Hamburg, Ontario in August.
http://www.moparfest.com/
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Alaskan_TA

#8
June 08, 2010, 07:34:34 PM
I am looking forward to seeing it done, best of luck!  :cheers:

charger Downunder

#9
June 09, 2010, 04:05:26 AM
There was one of these advertised for sale in Australia many many years ago back in about 1981.
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bobs66440

#10
June 09, 2010, 04:38:51 AM
Wow! What a project! COOL!! :2thumbs:

Magnumcharger

#11
June 09, 2010, 05:49:28 AM
Quote from: charger Downunder on June 09, 2010, 04:05:26 AM
There was one of these advertised for sale in Australia many many years ago back in about 1981.

Yeah, I have pictures of that vehicle. It was a complete abomination. :eek2:
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

maxwellwedge

#12
June 09, 2010, 08:02:59 AM
Looking good Robin!  :2thumbs:
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