Inside the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild Contestants Recall the Great General Motors Talent Search |
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| Editor:
| Jacobus, John L. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-4861-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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From 1930 to 1968, General Motors sponsored a national model craftsmanship and auto design competition for youth - the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild. These essays by 29 Guildsmen chronicle their experiences in the competition, revealing their model car design techniques, tricks, and secrets and highlighting the technical expertise and dedication required of those who sought the ultimate prize - a GM university trust fund.
From 1930 to 1968, General Motors sponsored a national model craftsmanship and auto design competition for youth - the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild. These essays by 29 Guildsmen chronicle their experiences in the competition, revealing their model car design techniques, tricks, and secrets and highlighting the technical expertise and dedication required of those who sought the ultimate prize - a GM university trust fund.