terry cook: deco liner

back view of ‘deco liner’ 1939 lincoln sedan delivery

the ‘deco liner’ 1939 lincoln sedan delivery was a design conceived by decorides founder terry cook. its body uses a zephyr fiberglass with a unique front – wheel chassis. cook conceived the concept of tucking a ’92 harley sportster inside the delivery after designing the car’s body shape with artist frank nicholas of Illinois. It required the use of a front-wheel drive platform to eliminate the rear differential so a rear floor could be attained to house a 39.5 inch tall motorcycle.

because a low cross member was required for a 9-foot long ramp to help the lowered bike fit inside, a fat man fabrications front suspension setup was chosen with air ride technologies air bags. short tie rods attached to the frame prevent the spindles from steering in the rear. a nine foot long aluminum U-channel ramp, powered by an electric motor that turns an equally long threaded screw, moves in and out of the back of the car at the touch of a switch. the bike is rolled onto the ramp, strapped in position, and the ramp is electrically moved into the car.

back view detail

’92 harley sportster

front seat detail

steering wheel detail

‘deco liner’ 1939 lincoln sedan delivery

‘deco liner’ 1939 lincoln sedan delivery all images courtesy of steve stoltzfus at hot rod portraits.