Subdeacon Joe Posted March 20 Posted March 20 From FB: "Picture this: it’s 1967, and automotive innovation is taking a bold leap with the Dodge Deora concept pickup. This isn't just any truck—it's a rolling masterpiece that began its journey as a 1965 A100 pickup before undergoing a radical transformation. The windshield? It’s actually repurposed from the rear window of a 1960 Ford station wagon, giving the Deora its signature, futuristic look. Crafted by the imaginative minds of Mike and Larry Alexander, this eye-catching creation was designed for the show circuit. But here's where it gets truly intriguing: the Deora has no traditional side doors. Instead, it features a pivoting front panel under the windshield, and the steering wheel swings aside to make way. And if you think the Deora’s striking appearance is all it has to offer, think again. Mattel immortalized this visionary vehicle as one of the original 16 Hot Wheels die-cast cars, complete with surfboards for that extra cool factor. Despite its sporty exterior, under the hood lies a surprisingly modest 170 cubic inch Slant Six engine, churning out just 101 horsepower with a 3-speed manual transmission. Dive into the world of automotive wonder and let your imagination roam with this iconic piece of car history." 3 1 Quote
Cypress Sun Posted March 20 Posted March 20 31 minutes ago, Pat Riot said: I had that Hot Wheels car. It’s long gone now. Same here! Didn't they put a wiener on top of one and call it the Oscar Meyer Mobile many years ago? 3 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 It DOES resemble a Ford station wagon backing up!! 🤪 Probably sitting on one of the old Dodge van/cab over pickup chassis! 3 Quote
Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I thought this was the design inspiration. 6 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: I thought this was the design inspiration. I like the dumpster better. At least it looks like It had a purpose in mind in its design. I was next to a Tesla for six or seven miles in traffic the other day. The damn thing is a traffic hazard. You can'r see around it nor through it and it appears to have more blind spots than a Sherman tank, even more so than my Impala sedan.. 1 Quote
Pat Riot Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I still think that Tesla truck looks like something out of a “B” Sci-Fi movie from the 1950’s. 4 1 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 38 minutes ago, Pat Riot said: I still think that Tesla truck looks like something out of a “B” Sci-Fi movie from the 1950’s. What a rude comparison. At least the Sci-fi movies were entertaining. The Tesla is just plain ugly and a lousy design both inside and out. 1 Quote
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I think the designer was one of those Pinewood Derby scout dads with limited tools or skills. 😁 3 1 1 Quote
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted March 20 Posted March 20 The Tesla Pick-Up is not only ugly, it SUCKS!! It is now banned throughout Europe. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 20 Posted March 20 41 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: The Tesla Pick-Up is not only ugly, it SUCKS!! It is now banned throughout Europe. Not so much banned as not approved. It has not gone through the homologation process. There is a plant in Germany which does convert Ford F100s to Euro standard, similar processes for Silverado and Ram trucks. Even so, there are moves to eliminate all US pickups from EU roads: https://www.ecf.com/en/news/eu-commission-acknowledges-regulatory-flaws-with-large-pick-up-truck-imports-following-ecf-co-signed-letter-/ They are calling this effort "closing loopholes." 1 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Pat Riot said: I still think that Tesla truck looks like something out of a “B” Sci-Fi movie from the 1950’s. Just like the Dodge Deora! Its parent, the A100 pickup, isn't far behind. And that from the A100 van. 1 Quote
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 3 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: What a rude comparison. At least the Sci-fi movies were entertaining. The Tesla is just plain ugly and a lousy design both inside and out. The Landmaster from "Damnation Alley". 3 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 2 hours ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: The Landmaster from "Damnation Alley". That thing is probably more functional than the Tesla!! 🤨 1 Quote
Pat Riot Posted March 21 Posted March 21 12 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: What a rude comparison. At least the Sci-fi movies were entertaining. The Tesla is just plain ugly and a lousy design both inside and out. Perhaps you haven’t seen some of the crappy sci fi movies I’ve seen. 1 Quote
Pat Riot Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Here’s an electric truck I could get interested in IF I can pick the tires I want. I’d share a photo or two, but since we have no direction in this regard you’ll have to go look for yourself. https://www.jalopnik.com/2028-scout-terra-pickup-and-traveler-suv-revealed-as-re-1851679898/ 2 Quote
Rip Snorter Posted March 21 Posted March 21 (edited) Actually it is AWD and my experience with that on my ancient Chevy Pickup has been excellent. And there is this https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybertruck/cybertruck_offroad_guide.pdf Edited March 21 by Rip Snorter 3 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 5 hours ago, Pat Riot said: Perhaps you haven’t seen some of the crappy sci fi movies I’ve seen. I should have said "some of" the movies". Some of them were so bad they could be described as "criminally bad." 1 2 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 12 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: That thing is probably more functional than the Tesla!! 🤨 Looks better, too. 1 Quote
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 22 hours ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: I think the designer was one of those Pinewood Derby scout dads with limited tools or skills. 😁 I snapped these at a Pinewood Derby a few weeks ago.... 2 2 1 Quote
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 7 minutes ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: I snapped these at a Pinewood Derby a few weeks ago.... Some of the dads in my sons’ Cub Scout troops tried to outdo each other by showing off their woodworking and modeling skills in an effort to win the best design trophy. Some of them were truly spectacular. One dad didn’t even allow his kid to touch “his” car. One year I made one cut on the block of wood so it was just a wedge. We then painted it bright yellow and pasted a Kraft cheese logo on it. We won best design! The best that year though, came from a mentally disabled boy and his dad who took the “let the kid build it” ethos to heart. The block was left unaltered except for a finger-paint job. The wheels were nailed on crooked and that was it. Nonetheless, it was the second-fastest car in a field of 50+ heavily modified cars. The pure, joyous look on that boy’s face with his 2nd place trophy was absolutely priceless! 😊 2 3 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted March 21 Posted March 21 5 minutes ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: Some of the dads in my sons’ Cub Scout troops tried to outdo each other by showing off their woodworking and modeling skills in an effort to win the best design trophy. Some of them were truly spectacular. One dad didn’t even allow his kid to touch “his” car. An acquaintance of our was like that was his son building PineDerby cars. I always felt bad for Josh, he looked so dejected watching Dad build the car. He won first or second every year he did it and couldn't have cared less. If you congratulated him, he'd shrug and ask "What for, I had nothing to do with it". Always thought it sad. 3 Quote
Lobster221 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 On 3/20/2025 at 7:36 PM, Injun Ryder, SASS #36201L said: I thought this was the design inspiration. Anything can be possible but not this lol 😂 On 3/20/2025 at 4:07 PM, Subdeacon Joe said: From FB: "Picture this: it’s 1967, and automotive innovation is taking a bold leap with the Dodge Deora concept pickup. This isn't just any truck—it's a rolling masterpiece that began its journey as a 1965 A100 pickup before undergoing a radical transformation. The windshield? It’s actually repurposed from the rear window of a 1960 Ford station wagon, giving the Deora its signature, futuristic look. Crafted by the imaginative minds of Mike and Larry Alexander, this eye-catching creation was designed for the show circuit. But here's where it gets truly intriguing: the Deora has no traditional side doors. Instead, it features a pivoting front panel under the windshield, and the steering wheel swings aside to make way. And if you think the Deora’s striking appearance is all it has to offer, think again. Mattel immortalized this visionary vehicle as one of the original 16 Hot Wheels die-cast cars, complete with surfboards for that extra cool factor. Despite its sporty exterior, under the hood lies a surprisingly modest 170 cubic inch Slant Six engine, churning out just 101 horsepower with a 3-speed manual transmission. Dive into the world of automotive wonder and let your imagination roam with this iconic piece of car history." How authentic is this? Quote
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 25 minutes ago, Lobster221 said: How authentic is this? From Wikipedia: The Deora is a 1965 Dodge A100 pickup truck that was heavily customized by Mike and Larry Alexander in Detroit for the 1967. Full entry here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deora_(custom_car)# From Core77: https://www.core77.com/posts/106582/Insane-1967-Dodge-Concept-Pickup-Had-Most-Elaborate-IngressEgress-Youve-Ever-Seen# Has before and after pics. Quote
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 3 hours ago, Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 said: From Wikipedia: The Deora is a 1965 Dodge A100 pickup truck that was heavily customized by Mike and Larry Alexander in Detroit for the 1967. Full entry here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deora_(custom_car)# From Core77: https://www.core77.com/posts/106582/Insane-1967-Dodge-Concept-Pickup-Had-Most-Elaborate-IngressEgress-Youve-Ever-Seen# Has before and after pics. One of those situations where, just because you can, doesn't mean you should. 1 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 4 hours ago, Lobster221 said: Anything can be possible but not this lol 😂 How authentic is this? Very. https://driversfoundation.org/register/39 https://www.instagram.com/its_jalopy_jeff/p/DHHssE8y2pv/?img_index=1 https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/c12-0509-dodge-deora/ https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/rw09/lots/r184-1965-dodge-deora-concept-car/ https://www.slashgear.com/1684848/dodge-deora-custom-concept-car-hot-wheels-history/ Quote
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