Inferno

[Psychographic]

Another of my favorites as a kid was the Deora. How someone had the vision to make something so beautiful out of an old A-100 is beyond me.

This is another started and stalled build, so I'll be catching you up and finishing it in real time. I believe this was started in July and is about a months worth of work so far.

The initial idea.

First modifications, shortened the body 1/2" behind the rear wheelwells, filled the headlight and grille areas, a ground effects kit and lowering. The front suspension is from a Silhouette, the rear is scratchbuilt.

Edited November 7, 2011 by Psychographic

[Jantrix]

Very cool. Since it's a stalled project, why not join our stalled project CBP?

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=49084

Edited November 6, 2011 by Jantrix

[Dr. Cranky]

Looking great, and I love the name!

[Psychographic]

Thanks Doc

What is a CBP?

I cut the back of the camper off to use as the back of the van body. I cut 1/4" tubing in half lengthwise to make the curve from the sides to the roof. I also cut into the rear roll pan to drop it some more.

The side filler panels are fitted.

And a roof.

Edited November 7, 2011 by Psychographic

[Nitrozilla]

David, glad you finally owned up to your secret Pink Floyd identity. I listened to the Pulse CD all the way to and from the IPMS show in Lancaster, CA.

Improving another timeless classic are we ?? You know I'm watching this with a vested interest.

I'd say something cute or funny, but I don't travel well. I'll try tomorrow........

[Jon Cole]

This is gonna rock! Are you going to leave the the means of entry/exit as is? The ground skirts are awesome! Keep this going!

[Psychographic]

This is gonna rock! Are you going to leave the the means of entry/exit as is? The ground skirts are awesome! Keep this going!

Sort of. The entry to the cab will still be through the front, but I have attached the lower part of the door to the windshield and the whole front flips up. There will also be a (hopefully gullwing} side door for entry to the cargo area.

[Chuck Most]

What is a CBP?

Community Build Project. Basically it is where a bunch of guys post pictures of similar builds, or models with a similar theme, all on one thread. We've got a whole sub-board here dedicated to them.

[Psychographic]

The roof is attached and it's really looking like a van.

Now we need a way to get into the back of the van.

It was at this point I realized there was a problem and I had to take a considerable step backwards, this wound out being a very good thing as you will soon see.

[Jantrix]

MORE MORE!

[crazyjim]

Excellent build.

[Dr. Cranky]

That is some extensive body work. Amazing.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Another cool build. Like your style.

bobthehobbyguy

[Psychographic]

When I cut the gullwing door, I noticed the roof had sunk quite a bit. I set the body outside in the summer sun to speed up the filler, I guess it got too hot and warped the top. So I cut it off. This gave me plenty of access to do the interior walls. This wound up be a blessing as I had no idea how I was going to finish off the inside.

The roof is gone and the interior walls are going in. I built ribs along the inside of the body similar to a real van and used them to space out the walls.

I still have to do the back wall.

Edited November 9, 2011 by Psychographic

[Psychographic]

I moved on to the interior while I pondered the roof.

This is all that is left of the stock tub.

I tried a few configurations on the interior and came up with a single center seat from a Street Fighter. It's a trailer queen, who needs extra seats?

Starting on the dashboard.

Edited November 7, 2011 by Psychographic

[tooltas]

got a v10 to go it that wild ride

[FASTBACK340]

Wow Dave, every new thread is a treat. I really like your ideas and builds. Great work Dude.... great work.

[surfjunke]

What a really creative build! Like the design & the craftsmanship. Very cool build. This will look great when finished.

[Psychographic]

Thank you all for the comments.

Sorry no V-10 for this ride, I like the off beat look of the slant six. I did build a big honkin' turbo for it though.

We are now in present time on this build.

A new roof is on along with the filler piece along the top of the side door cut out, and the sunroof from a Street Fighter has been trimmed for a fitment.

[Psychographic]

And it fits!

[customsrus]

This keeps getting better everytime I look at it. Keep up the great work

Edited November 9, 2011 by customsrus

[Nitrozilla]

Whenever my Deora makes me angry, I stop to see what the cool kid's are working on. You are rockin' this Dave. Aren't you glad you went with the sunroof ?? I know I am.

[LAone]

this is really cool. i like the sun roof idea. slant 6 turbo, that is nuts bro. keep the juices flowing man.

[Jantrix]

The roof is an EXCELLENT touch!

[Psychographic]

I had to scrap the gullwing side door, there was just no room for a hinge. I'd rather have the sunroof than the gullwing. It needs a lot of fine tuning, and well, maybe some major tuning, but we do have a functioning suicide side door.

That's not a misalignment of the top front edge of the door, it's a poor gap that will be addressed once the hinge is adjusted.

I wish I could get it to open more than this, at least you can get a peak inside.

Just kidding, it opens all the way.

A rear view.

Edited November 10, 2011 by Psychographic