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[midnightprowler]

I was inspired by a build here that someone did in Plum Crazy with ralley wheels. This is a phantom Dodge Deora R/T that perhaps Dodge may have done back in the day.

[midnightprowler]

[Jairus]

Looks logical in layout and very production worthy. Nice!

[FASTBACK340]

Although I'm not a big fan of Mopar's Hi-Impact greens, it works here. It also opens new doors for an ancient kit.

T/A version anyone?

[george 53]

Great idea Lee. I like how you put doors on it! THAT came out REAL nice. Looks like it coulda been done.

[roadhawg]

Looks even better than I expected, Lee! Excellent job, very cool idea!

[Mike Kucaba]

Times too here on the doors.Nice job on the scribing.What was your method? How about another in Bright yellow with a Bumble Bee theme,black stripe at the back etc.

[Michigan Madman]

Looks very production-worthy, though I think Dodge would have gotten rid of the Ford wagon liftgate as the windshield! Love these kinds of "what if" builds.

[Johnny]

I have seen so many variations of this model built I have lost count!!!
and I loved every one of them!
Cool concept on a concept!

[midnightprowler]

Times too here on the doors.Nice job on the scribing.What was your method? How about another in Bright yellow with a Bumble Bee theme,black stripe at the back etc.

I used a pencil to make the basic outline for the doors, then made the first scribe pass with the sharp edge of a exacto, then used the rear edge as if cutting out doors. Thanks all for your most kind comments! BTW Mike, feel free to send me a Deora, and I'll build one like that!

Edited by midnightprowler, 07 August 2011 - 11:16 PM.

[diymirage]

looks good, i like it
i really should get my outdoors deora going again too http://www.modelcars...rs&fromsearch=1

just one question though, why no front grille ?

[midnightprowler]

There is a grill between the lower set of headlights, behind the turn signals.

[deathskull59]

cool deora!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[diymirage]

There is a grill between the lower set of headlights, behind the turn signals.

but there is nothing between the headlights and it just looks like its missing something (to me)

[Sam Cates]

Very nice build, color suits it well, seeing all of the recent Deora builds makes me want to grab one from my shelves and get going on it.

[bsoder]

Hey Lee...looking at your build got me thinking I didn't really know much about the Deora, so I found a good article about it's history, and kinda sorta it was a Chrysler production truck...ok a weee bit modified and using a number of Ford parts and it had a slant 6 but it looks like you have an 8 sitting in just fine!..that looks really cool in the R/T scheme

[midnightprowler]

Thanks Brian. The Deora was a customized D-100 Van, I believe. It did have a slant 6, as does the kit of course, I had to cut off and reposition 1 motor mount. I used the 340 from AMT's Duster kit. I'd like to see that article. Do you have a link?

[Tony T]

Nice, Lee!! Looks like it could have been in a dealership of the day.