Dann Tier Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 This is pretty much self explanatory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Don't remember if I saw that while in high school, or after in the car magazines, but yes I did see that in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 had one in my mis-spent youth.....as George Harrison sang.."all those years ago".. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 There was reunion and display at GSL XXV a few years ago. Some photos here: https://public.fotki.com/Mark-Gustavson/gsl-xxv-1/fisher-body-guild/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 With the skills kids today have on computers, it would be interesting to see what kind of vehicles a teen would design now. In typical 60s fashion, no girls allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 This was a very big deal years ago. I think GM was trying to get new designers into the industry. At that time there just wasn't the information available to the average student as to the options for a career. At one time Chip Foose was a student at their design studio in Los Angeles. I have no idea if he was part of the program, but this was the type of designers they were trying to attract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Now, they actively recruit people with experience operating a cookie press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas1957 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 The Gilmore Museum in Michigan until October has a featured display on the Fisher Body Craftsmen Guild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 7 hours ago, SfanGoch said: Now, they actively recruit people with experience operating a cookie press. ROFL! I had coffee out my nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Vauxhall UK, then part of GM, ran a similar competition in 1960s and possibly later. From what I remember, contestants were given a standard set of 4 wheels to use as part of the concept, presumably to ensure some sort of scale in which to work. Anyone else remember this? steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/02/13/planning-begins-for-largest-museum-display-of-fisher-body-craftsmans-guild-models/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Amazing what kids did when they did not have video games and social media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 The Fisher contest was for those 11-20 years old, today that age range couldn't even read let alone comprehend that book. In fact, most of today's 20-30 year old "men" don't have the competence of a 1965 11 year old boy in any field. Kinda makes me glad I'm old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 This was where many GM, and other car designers got their start. I always thought of entering this but finally admitted I didn't have the creativity these guys had! It's good to see Fisher Body appearing at many NNL's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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