Something that always bugged me about the original Deora:
The Deora that’s kicking around now isn’t actually the same Deora!
Sure…it IS the one built by the Alexander Brothers.
But over the years, some things got changed. To the uninitiated, it looks the same.
But to a freak for details….things ain’t what they used to be!
For instance:
a. When it was new, it was known as the “Deora”, now it’s “Deora II”, no doubt changed when Al Davis Junior had the truck repainted to rootbeer.
b. The 13” custom built wheels are gone….replaced by 15” chromed reverse.
c. The seats have lost their “nest” of fuzzy fur!!
d. The entire original interior was trash-canned, in favor of a green redo.
e. The green interior was trash-canned, in favor of a tan bench seat.
f. The original upper console (with the ashtray) was removed…and lost…and not replaced.
g. The unusual gas cap on the tonneau was dumped, and eventually replaced by a Cobra style cap.
h. The color was almost a honey gold when it was new, now it’s just gold.
i. The interior was replaced…again with a similar black tuck and roll. But not the same.
j. I’m certain there are other changes even I haven’t noticed.
So when it comes to making a replica, I’m of the mind that you have to pick a point in time to emulate. But, like I said earlier, I’m not out to perfectly replicate the original. I think that’s a completely impractical approach. This is why I’m going with the Hot Wheels look, but – I still want a vintage look from the whole effort.
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