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Post by Mysterion on May 4, 2012 22:22:15 GMT -6
I've had this idea bouncing around in my head for about a year, a Deora Cabover as a hauler. I started with a gluebomb and lopped it off at the base of the back window. Then using the remaining side pieces, I made the rear wall of the cab.    In the below pic, you can see I've already widened the wheelwell.  Widening the other side, cut out the rear half of the wheelwell.  I forgot to take a pic of the next cut. It's cut vertically at the point where the wheel arch meets the bottom of the body. that is the filler to widen the wheelwell. Just move it from the back, to the middle. Now I wanted to add to the body, it might work as a showcar, but as a hauler, you want a bit more room. a 1/4" was added along the bottom of the body.  A mock up pic, the frame will need to be narrowed. I also don't know if a set of Pro-Street tires or Duallies would look better.  I made a hinge to tilt the cab.  Tilted  |
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Post by Pat Minarick on May 4, 2012 22:49:57 GMT -6
Very nice start! I like it!
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Post by Mysterion on May 5, 2012 14:58:29 GMT -6
I cut the floor out of the interior tub and added 1/4" to match the body. I also cut out the doghouse as I don't know how much room I'm going to need for the engine. I plan a considerable increase in HP for this hauler. I won't be gluing the floor back right now, it will be much easier to finish it up to primer before making it permanent.  It fits very well.   |
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Post by hobbybobby on May 5, 2012 18:16:52 GMT -6
Great bashing, Dave, let's see where it goes...  ;D ;D  |
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Post by Mysterion on May 5, 2012 19:17:16 GMT -6
Fitting the powerplant.   |
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Post by Mysterion on May 5, 2012 20:58:36 GMT -6
I think it's going to be a bit longer than I thought, but that Allison engine is pretty big! Starting on the rear frame rails,  |
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Post by Jackdog on May 5, 2012 21:29:26 GMT -6
I like the shape of that cab. That is a great idea.
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Post by darquewanderer on May 6, 2012 1:40:48 GMT -6
I've often thought of doing something like this myself.
Going to keep an eye on this one.
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Post by mykturk on May 6, 2012 6:45:09 GMT -6
Killer project, but, now it's a C.B.O.E. Deora, Cab Barely Over Engine....
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Post by Mysterion on May 6, 2012 10:01:27 GMT -6
Cleaning up the frame a bit. I cut off the back of the stock frame after the glue on the new rails dried. I also cut off the extensions where the cab mounts were. I'll wait until I have the suspension mount in to cut the rest of the floor pan out, it's adding strength to it for now. I also guessed at the length of the frame, there's a good chance I'll be shortening it a bit. Unless I build a sleeper for it.  ;D  |
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Post by Mysterion on May 6, 2012 12:56:27 GMT -6
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Post by Mysterion on May 6, 2012 18:40:46 GMT -6
With the engine at the height it is now, everything fits like a glove,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so far.   I'm probably going to raise the engine about an1/8" and get the body lower. |
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Post by Brandon on May 8, 2012 23:21:50 GMT -6
That's awesome!
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Post by ira on May 9, 2012 8:57:08 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]GREAT START DAVE!!![/glow] How about some BiG Vertical Exhaust Pipes coming up behind the cab... Perfect Engine Choice! |
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Post by jondutch46 on May 10, 2012 11:51:16 GMT -6
This is way kool. I think we're just beginning to see the possibilities with the Deora.
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Post by barten on May 10, 2012 22:12:26 GMT -6
Dave you did it again! ! ! ! KILLER IDEA. . .and this is going to be a top favorite of mine when done! ! ! ! !
I love the deora! And you are bringing to a whole new level!
GB
barten
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Post by modelmkr53 on May 17, 2012 23:21:11 GMT -6
where did u get those white wall pro street wheels?  |
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Post by Mysterion on May 18, 2012 5:32:32 GMT -6
where did u get those white wall pro street wheels? Modelhaus, I think it is part #188. |
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Post by Steve-o on May 18, 2012 10:29:25 GMT -6
Cool idea !!!
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