Author Topic: Solved: GTE 438 - Coupe body for Kurtis 500 KK chassis by McKinley W Thompson Jr  (Read 3378 times)

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #75 on: March 19, 2021, 12:31:18 PM »

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #76 on: March 19, 2021, 07:06:37 PM »
McKinley Thompson Jr.?

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #77 on: March 19, 2021, 07:10:26 PM »
McKinley Thompson Jr.?
Yes! Locked for you to identify the car.

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Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
« Reply #78 on: March 19, 2021, 10:43:11 PM »
It was the 1969 warrior concept car designed by thompson?

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Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
« Reply #79 on: March 20, 2021, 12:20:50 AM »
It was the 1969 warrior concept car designed by thompson?
No, that creature is here.

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Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
« Reply #80 on: March 20, 2021, 05:14:01 AM »
I tried finding the drawing you posted but no luck yet,but I,ll keep searching.

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Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
« Reply #81 on: March 20, 2021, 03:28:45 PM »
I tried finding the drawing you posted but no luck yet,but I,ll keep searching.
It's actually very easy to find with the information that you have. I'll keep it locked for you through the weekend.

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Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
« Reply #82 on: March 20, 2021, 04:21:30 PM »
Thank You! :)

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Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
« Reply #83 on: March 21, 2021, 07:18:41 PM »
I,ve been searching hard,so far no luck on finding this sketch.The only car that resembles to some degree is where he,s at the drafting table and looking at it.So far it just comes up with the bronco,ford gyron,warrior and a turbine car from 1958. :o

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #84 on: March 22, 2021, 07:10:34 PM »
Unlocked

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #85 on: March 23, 2021, 11:31:11 AM »
Open to all.

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #86 on: March 23, 2021, 01:57:59 PM »
Is this design from the Ford years?

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #87 on: March 23, 2021, 02:20:04 PM »
Is this design from the Ford years?
No, this design was completed prior to Thompson's tenure with Ford.

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #88 on: March 24, 2021, 02:44:32 AM »
I've found it.
Two-Place Coupe Bodywork for the Kurtis 500 KK chassis by Mckinley Thomson Jr. 1953

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Re: GTE 438
« Reply #89 on: March 24, 2021, 03:41:36 AM »
I've found it.
Two-Place Coupe Bodywork for the Kurtis 500 KK chassis by Mckinley Thomson Jr. 1953
That's it!

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Thank you!

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I feel bad for kwgibbs, but a Google search for "McKinley W. Thompson Jr." reveals the puzzle image (for me, anyway).

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Was it actually built or just remained on the drawingboard?

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Was it actually built or just remained on the drawingboard?
I'm pretty sure this design was never built.