OldTrucker Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Was glued together mostly unpainted. Had this kit when it first was released and it was one of my models stolen when we were moving in 1977. Got this one off ebay because it was mostly complete and what I can't save I will use parts from a gluebomb newer release. Interior almost done, like I originally did used the overhead console for the missing center one. Used two mirrors for the consol mounted speedometer and tach. Now how to do the steering wheel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Nice project! I’ll follow along.😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share Posted December 12, 2022 Working on the steering wheel. Tough nut to crack! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrods Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) Keep on truckin'. I'm a big fan of restoring old kits. Looking forward to this one. Edited December 16, 2022 by showrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Chassis done, need to shift 5he front axle bach about 1/16 inch. Did a little black wash on the wheels. Debated using the wheels from the newer kit but decided to build it as it came with the small wheels and tires. Trying to decide on just what gold to use. Used lime gold way back on one but it wan't quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OldTrucker Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 Decided to do some alteration to the taillight. I know it isn't quite correct but closer to what it should have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Everything I have seen or watched you build has been great, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 More coming soon! Finally found the thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) Started on the one I've had in my stash for years. Added a front door interior panel and made a console. Glued the windshield frame and door in the body (never got them to work right on the first one I built). Made a steering wheel and corrected the taillight panel as you did. Any progress on yours? Edited January 13 by magicmustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Not sure if you were already aware, but the steering wheel on the Deora was a modified 60-something Oldsmobile unit. That wheel used to be available from the Modelhaus, but alas, no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) On 12/24/2022 at 11:57 AM, OldTrucker said: Decided to do some alteration to the taillight. I know it isn't quite correct but closer to what it should have been. Redid the taillight panel on my build again. Used red decals mounted above on the inner top of the chrome and they are reflected in the angled chrome below. Edited January 14 by magicmustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 Back on the Deora again. Going to get it done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Got the decals from another member but appears when the new release was done the center of the tonneau cover was made narrower. I had the old woodgrain from the original kit and after scraping the dried up adhesive glued it on with craft glue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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