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Title: Solved: GTE 438 - Coupe body for Kurtis 500 KK chassis by McKinley W Thompson Jr
Post by: gte4289 on February 25, 2021, 02:20:14 PM: Please identify this car and its designer for a point.
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Post by: gte4289 on March 04, 2021, 06:52:55 PM: Experts?
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Post by: Julien1A on March 05, 2021, 08:19:24 AM: Exner
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Post by: gte4289 on March 05, 2021, 11:58:30 AM: Quote from: Julien1A on March 05, 2021, 08:19:24 AM
Exner
No
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Post by: FrontMan on March 07, 2021, 12:24:23 PM: Tremulis ?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 07, 2021, 02:36:11 PM: Quote from: FrontMan on March 07, 2021, 12:24:23 PM
Tremulis ?
No
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Post by: gte4289 on March 12, 2021, 03:45:47 PM: Pros?
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 12, 2021, 04:04:48 PM: Strother MacMinn?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 12, 2021, 04:08:22 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 12, 2021, 04:04:48 PM
Strother MacMinn?
Not him
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 12, 2021, 04:22:26 PM: Rodell Smith?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 12, 2021, 05:07:14 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 12, 2021, 04:22:26 PM
Rodell Smith?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 12, 2021, 11:17:10 PM: Brooks Stevens?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 13, 2021, 01:11:33 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 12, 2021, 11:17:10 PM
Brooks Stevens?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 03:27:07 AM: Syd Mead?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 13, 2021, 03:31:32 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 03:27:07 AM
Syd Mead?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 09:39:01 AM: Frank Hershey?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 13, 2021, 12:57:59 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 09:39:01 AM
Frank Hershey?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 01:01:37 PM: Tom Tjaarda?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 13, 2021, 02:32:58 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 01:01:37 PM
Tom Tjaarda?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 02:46:12 PM: Is the car designer still living?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 13, 2021, 05:26:08 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 02:46:12 PM
Is the car designer still living?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 05:32:26 PM: Was the designer european?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 13, 2021, 05:54:43 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 05:32:26 PM
Was the designer european?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 11:53:43 PM: Dick Teague?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 14, 2021, 12:42:12 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 13, 2021, 11:53:43 PM
Dick Teague?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 14, 2021, 03:06:27 AM: Raymond Loewy?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 14, 2021, 04:13:44 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 14, 2021, 03:06:27 AM
Raymond Loewy?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 14, 2021, 05:00:39 AM: Was the designer a well-known one?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 14, 2021, 05:11:47 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 14, 2021, 05:00:39 AM
Was the designer a well-known one?
Perhaps not as well-known as Brooks Stevens, Tom Tjaarda, and Raymond Loewy, but by no means obscure.
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 14, 2021, 05:32:46 AM: Carl Renner?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 14, 2021, 06:11:34 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 14, 2021, 05:32:46 AM
Carl Renner?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 09:58:57 AM: Was the designer from GM?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 15, 2021, 12:38:37 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 09:58:57 AM
Was the designer from GM?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 06:01:45 PM: American car designer from the 1960s?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 15, 2021, 06:24:29 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 06:01:45 PM
American car designer from the 1960s?
Yes
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 08:57:24 PM: Chuck Jordan?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 15, 2021, 09:11:25 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 08:57:24 PM
Chuck Jordan?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 11:48:56 PM: L.David Ash?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 16, 2021, 12:18:17 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 11:48:56 PM
L.David Ash?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 02:41:59 AM: Bill Mitchell?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 16, 2021, 02:46:01 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 02:41:59 AM
Bill Mitchell?
No
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Post by: gte4289 on March 16, 2021, 02:47:56 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 15, 2021, 08:57:24 PM
Chuck Jordan?
Quote from: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 02:41:59 AM
Bill Mitchell?
Remember, not from GM.
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 07:45:08 AM: Richard Arbib?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 16, 2021, 08:30:35 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 07:45:08 AM
Richard Arbib?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 08:55:42 AM: Did the designer work at ford co.?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 16, 2021, 09:10:27 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 08:55:42 AM
Did the designer work at ford co.?
Yes
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 09:39:13 AM: Robert Malasky?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 16, 2021, 09:59:17 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 16, 2021, 09:39:13 AM
Robert Malasky?
Not him
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 09:22:00 AM: Joseph E. Oros?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 17, 2021, 10:07:35 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 09:22:00 AM
Joseph E. Oros?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 03:49:28 PM: Donald N. Frey?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 17, 2021, 03:57:58 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 03:49:28 PM
Donald N. Frey?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 05:12:59 PM: George W. Walker?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 17, 2021, 05:37:17 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 05:12:59 PM
George W. Walker?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 05:48:28 PM: Did the ford designer also design dream cars as well?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 17, 2021, 06:06:44 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 05:48:28 PM
Did the ford designer also design dream cars as well?
He worked on a number of high-profile projects with Ford, from futuristic concepts to successful production and competition cars.
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 08:16:01 PM: Here,s a wild guess,Carroll Shelby?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 17, 2021, 08:18:21 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 08:16:01 PM
Here,s a wild guess,Carroll Shelby?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 09:12:21 PM: Elwood Engel?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 17, 2021, 10:03:50 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 17, 2021, 09:12:21 PM
Elwood Engel?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 12:40:14 AM: John Najjar?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 18, 2021, 01:00:21 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 12:40:14 AM
John Najjar?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 02:18:33 AM: Bill Schmidt?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 18, 2021, 02:25:45 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 02:18:33 AM
Bill Schmidt?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 10:21:16 AM: Roy Brown Jr.?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 18, 2021, 01:56:41 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 10:21:16 AM
Roy Brown Jr.?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 06:21:27 PM: Claude Lobo?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 18, 2021, 07:26:26 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 06:21:27 PM
Claude Lobo?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 10:30:43 PM: It may be a designer that Im not aware of.
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Post by: gte4289 on March 18, 2021, 10:52:15 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 18, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
It may be a designer that Im not aware of.
While that's entirely possible, a very specific Google search for this designer returns more than 3,500 results, which include mentions on several of the more popular automotive websites, a dedicated Wikipedia page, and even featured appearances in more than one AutoPuzzles thread. ;)
Title: Re: GTE 438
Post by: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 01:30:55 AM: Eugene Bordinat?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 19, 2021, 01:44:48 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 01:30:55 AM
Eugene Bordinat?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 09:10:30 AM: Duncan McRae?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 19, 2021, 09:37:08 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 09:10:30 AM
Duncan McRae?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 09:58:54 AM: Gale Halderman?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 19, 2021, 12:31:18 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 09:58:54 AM
Gale Halderman?
No
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Post by: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 07:06:37 PM: McKinley Thompson Jr.?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 19, 2021, 07:10:26 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 07:06:37 PM
McKinley Thompson Jr.?
Yes! Locked for you to identify the car.
Title: Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
Post by: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 10:43:11 PM: It was the 1969 warrior concept car designed by thompson?
Title: Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
Post by: gte4289 on March 20, 2021, 12:20:50 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 19, 2021, 10:43:11 PM
It was the 1969 warrior concept car designed by thompson?
No, that creature is here (https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2014-43/solved-neh-3310-mckinley-thompson-with-his-royalex-bodied-renault-based-warrior).
Title: Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
Post by: kwgibbs on March 20, 2021, 05:14:01 AM: I tried finding the drawing you posted but no luck yet,but I,ll keep searching.
Title: Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
Post by: gte4289 on March 20, 2021, 03:28:45 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 20, 2021, 05:14:01 AM
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.
Title: Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
Post by: kwgibbs on March 20, 2021, 04:21:30 PM: Thank You! :)
Title: Re: GTE 438 - LOCKED
Post by: kwgibbs 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
Title: Re: GTE 438
Post by: gte4289 on March 22, 2021, 07:10:34 PM: Unlocked
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Post by: gte4289 on March 23, 2021, 11:31:11 AM: Open to all.
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Post by: Oguerrerob on March 23, 2021, 01:57:59 PM: Is this design from the Ford years?
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Post by: gte4289 on March 23, 2021, 02:20:04 PM: Quote from: Oguerrerob on March 23, 2021, 01:57:59 PM
Is this design from the Ford years?
No, this design was completed prior to Thompson's tenure with Ford.
Title: Re: GTE 438
Post by: Oguerrerob 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
Title: Re: GTE 438
Post by: gte4289 on March 24, 2021, 03:41:36 AM: Quote from: Oguerrerob 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
That's it!
Title: Re: Solved: GTE 438 - Coupe body for Kurtis 500 KK chassis by McKinley W Thompson Jr
Post by: Oguerrerob on March 24, 2021, 04:16:09 AM: Thank you!
Title: Re: Solved: GTE 438 - Coupe body for Kurtis 500 KK chassis by McKinley W Thompson Jr
Post by: gte4289 on March 24, 2021, 04:29:01 AM: I feel bad for kwgibbs, but a Google search for "McKinley W. Thompson Jr." reveals the puzzle image (for me, anyway).
Title: Re: Solved: GTE 438 - Coupe body for Kurtis 500 KK chassis by McKinley W Thompson Jr
Post by: kwgibbs on March 24, 2021, 09:45:53 AM: Was it actually built or just remained on the drawingboard?
Title: Re: Solved: GTE 438 - Coupe body for Kurtis 500 KK chassis by McKinley W Thompson Jr
Post by: gte4289 on March 24, 2021, 10:05:04 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 24, 2021, 09:45:53 AM
Was it actually built or just remained on the drawingboard?
I'm pretty sure this design was never built.