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Title: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame - Solved
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 16, 2011, 07:10:23 AM
A selection of chassis and frames. The vehicles that were built around them are from may eras, and multiple locations around the world. Unlike Allan's recent Coachbuilder puzzle, these chassis underpinned off-the-rack automobiles though a coachbuilder may have had a go at most any of them.

1 point on offer for correctly identifying one of these chassis or frames.

Points will be awarded when the puzzle is complete.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 16, 2011, 07:13:14 AM
Correct ID's will be listed here:

NameTheFrame #1 / Model A Duesenberg / Joćo
NameTheFrame #2 / Henry J / Wendax
NameTheFrame #3 / 1961 Powercar Tunderbird Junior / motorcar1
NameTheFrame #4 / 1968 Pontiac GTO / Tom_I
NameTheFrame #5 / Argyll Turbo GT / Tom_I
NameTheFrame #6 / Triumph TR4 / Allan L
NameTheFrame #7 / 1909 Moline Model M
NameTheFrame #8 / 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman 2 door Hardtop / Tom_I
NameTheFrame #9 / 1918 Studebaker Light Six / Wendax
NameTheFrame #10 / Aston Martin DB3 / neilshouse
NameTheFrame #11 / Walker Power Truck / Wendax
NameTheFrame #12 / 1941 Buick / Tom_I

Points awarded:

Allan L   1
Craig Gillingham   1
Joćo   1
motorcar1   1
neilshouse   1
Tom_I   4
Wendax   3
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Allemano on October 17, 2011, 01:13:11 AM
NOT easy...
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 24, 2011, 03:21:44 AM
NOT easy...

The Rookies agree.

Let us see what the Experts can do
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: hugo90 on October 25, 2011, 04:16:07 AM
#4 1959 Buick?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 25, 2011, 04:17:08 AM
#4 1959 Buick?

Not a Buick' it's also a bit newer than that.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: D-type on October 26, 2011, 12:18:09 PM
No idea at all.  I just wanted to say that i like the way you have numbered the pictures  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: motorcar1 on October 26, 2011, 09:27:58 PM
Number 3;

This looks like a Factory Promotional Car for dealerships.

A car battery went into the front of the car, a car stater made it go.
This looks like a 64-66 T- bird ?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 27, 2011, 03:08:40 AM
No idea at all.  I just wanted to say that i like the way you have numbered the pictures  :thumbsup:

Thanks!  :D
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 27, 2011, 03:09:17 AM
Number 3;

This looks like a Factory Promotional Car for dealerships.

A car battery went into the front of the car, a car stater made it go.
This looks like a 64-66 T- bird ?

You're on to something, but not quite there yet. It is a small-size T-Bird, but is a bit older than you suggest. Also need the name of the manufacturer.

#3 is locked for motorcar1
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: motorcar1 on October 27, 2011, 10:09:22 AM
Otto,
In looking closer at the picture.
Looks more like the 61-63 T-bird style ?

The Junior car manufacturing company?
I was told they called these models the T-bird juniors?

Guess the company started making them in mid 1954 and carried on up until about 1966?
From there, I think, lord help us again, they went to gasoline powered Juniors?

John
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 27, 2011, 11:47:53 AM
http://www.autopuzzles.com/afeature7.htm   ;)
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: motorcar1 on October 27, 2011, 08:38:34 PM
http://www.autopuzzles.com/afeature7.htm   ;)
Well,
I guess I was right on a few of the details.
In do believe that it is a 61-63 model.
Quite an entertaining puzzle and a great topic/post Otto.
John
BTW>>> number 10 sure looks like a Jaguar motor and wheels, about 1954?
and number 6 looks like a European chassis with running board out riggers.?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 03:09:19 AM
Well,
I guess I was right on a few of the details.
In do believe that it is a 61-63 model.
[/quote]

That's right. Technically, I'll need you to type the manufacturer's name to secure that point for you.

BTW>>> number 10 sure looks like a Jaguar motor and wheels, about 1954?
and number 6 looks like a European chassis with running board out riggers.?

Number 10 is not a Jag, but your geography is about right

Number 6 is from Europe, but was too modern and sporty for running boards.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 05:42:48 AM
Pros?

#3 is still locked for motorcar1
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Allemano on October 28, 2011, 05:50:01 AM
#10: Alfa Romeo?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 05:55:42 AM
#10: Alfa Romeo?

Not an Alfa

That's a bitchin' avatar, by the way.  8)
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Joćo on October 28, 2011, 05:59:27 AM
Number #1 : 1918 Argonne?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Allemano on October 28, 2011, 06:04:48 AM
#10 Italian at least?

Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 06:17:42 AM
Number #1 : 1918 Argonne?

No sir.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 06:17:55 AM
#10 Italian at least?

No sir
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Allemano on October 28, 2011, 06:25:54 AM
#10 Italian at least?

No sir
British?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Joćo on October 28, 2011, 06:38:52 AM
Number #1 : Duesenberg Model A Prototype chassis circa 1920-21.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Tom_I on October 28, 2011, 07:07:09 AM
#12 is a 1941 Buick, viewed from below.

Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 07:10:43 AM
#10 Italian at least?

No sir
British?

Yes!
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 07:11:56 AM
Number #1 : Duesenberg Model A Prototype chassis circa 1920-21.

Now we're getting somewhere!
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 07:12:59 AM
#12 is a 1941 Buick, viewed from below.



Right!
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: neilshouse on October 28, 2011, 08:06:08 AM
Is No. 10 an Aston Martin DB3?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 28, 2011, 09:22:12 AM
Is No. 10 an Aston Martin DB3?

It is!

I'll update the first page with the correct answers soon.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Aaron65 on October 28, 2011, 07:25:22 PM
#4 looks like an Oldsmobile 442 frame...probably in the '64-'67 range.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 29, 2011, 03:13:31 AM
#4 looks like an Oldsmobile 442 frame...probably in the '64-'67 range.

While you're not too far off, it's not that old, and it's not an Olds.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Tom_I on October 29, 2011, 06:34:39 AM
I'm not sure, but I think #4 is a Pontiac. How about a GTO from about 1970?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 29, 2011, 07:40:25 AM
I'm not sure, but I think #4 is a Pontiac. How about a GTO from about 1970?

It's a GTO all right. 1968, but good enough for a point. I'm not sure 99.9% of Pontiac fans could even tell the difference.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Allan L on October 29, 2011, 02:20:36 PM
No. 6 appears to be a Triumph TR2, or possibly TR3 or TR4, but not TR4A
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: motorcar1 on October 29, 2011, 03:09:30 PM
Otto,
The Power car Company of Conneticut for conclusion?
T-Bird Junior, 61-63 Vintage as the front bumper shown has the cut outs for the side by side headlights.

As a fact Otto, this is my first puzzle point !!!
Made me smile>>

I do enjoy posting on topics, I pale though in the knowledge that you guys have.
John
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 30, 2011, 03:48:15 AM
No. 6 appears to be a Triumph TR2, or possibly TR3 or TR4, but not TR4A

Well spotted!
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 30, 2011, 03:51:52 AM
The Power car Company of Conneticut for conclusion?

PowerCar it is!

As with most of my group puzzlesPoints will be awarded when this puzzle is complete.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 12, 2011, 07:33:20 AM
Open to all
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 23, 2011, 05:44:30 AM
2: This vehicle has appeared in previous puzzles (2006)

5: This vehicle has appeared in a previous puzzle (2008)

7: This car's maker has appeared in a previous puzzle

8: This car's maker has appeared in a previous puzzle

9: This car's maker has appeared in a previous puzzle

11: This vehicle has appeared in a previous puzzle (2009). It's type designation is similar to that of one of the cars already named within this puzzle.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on November 23, 2011, 06:48:53 AM
#11 is the Walker Power Truck.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 23, 2011, 07:11:16 AM
#11 is the Walker Power Truck.

Correct!
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: roger on November 23, 2011, 09:10:20 AM
7
 Model T Ford ?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 23, 2011, 01:01:41 PM
7
 Model T Ford ?

Not one of those
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on November 23, 2011, 02:50:50 PM
Is #2 the Gussenbauer Special?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 23, 2011, 04:01:15 PM
No - it's a rather ordinary production car.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on November 23, 2011, 04:44:53 PM
Is #2 a Kaiser Manhattan?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 24, 2011, 03:57:17 AM
Is #2 a Kaiser Manhattan?

No, but you're getting much closer
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on November 24, 2011, 04:36:53 AM
Is it a Henry J then?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 24, 2011, 04:49:40 AM
Is it a Henry J then?

Yes!
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on November 25, 2011, 09:52:36 AM
Is #5 the Triad from Australia?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on November 27, 2011, 07:53:27 AM
Is #5 the Triad from Australia?
???
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 27, 2011, 07:54:53 AM
Is #5 the Triad from Australia?
???

No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 16, 2011, 08:25:27 AM
 :snooze:
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 31, 2011, 03:46:17 AM
Pro-land is getting overstocked.

Moving to the hole.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 14, 2012, 07:54:42 AM
The car from which #5 comes is socked away in the solved puzzles section  ;)
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 22, 2012, 08:05:00 AM
Perhaps the pattern of my clues is not clear.

Here's another - #5 is not from a Toyota Highlander
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 24, 2012, 04:57:07 AM
I can't seem to give away point. Let's try a bigger mallet:

The car from which #5 comes is socked away in the solved puzzles section  ;)

Perhaps the pattern of my clues is not clear.

Here's another - #5 is not from a Toyota Highlander

Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on April 24, 2012, 05:07:49 AM
Sounds like Burlington
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 24, 2012, 05:18:02 AM
 :disbelief:
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Tom_I on April 24, 2012, 05:44:53 AM
Well, if it's not a Highland sock pattern, then I'd guess it might be an Argyll, and chassis #5 is an Argyll Turbo GT.


Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 24, 2012, 05:54:31 AM
 :faint:

It seems that was a lot harder then I thought it would be. My mind boggles, when I think of the clues I'll have to concoct for the remaining chassis.  :D
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 09, 2012, 04:26:37 AM
One was 'a car for everywhere'

One offered 'luxury coachcraft in the modern manner'

One was 'a very comfortable and convenient car'
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 09, 2012, 09:33:23 AM
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on September 09, 2012, 01:21:18 PM
#9: 1913 Studebaker?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Tom_I on September 09, 2012, 05:33:30 PM

  • NameTheFrame #9   from the oldest of the out-of-business US 'independent' manufacturers.
     

A Duryea?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 10, 2012, 04:05:23 AM
#9: 1913 Studebaker?

Right make; wrong year
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 10, 2012, 04:06:34 AM

  • NameTheFrame #9   from the oldest of the out-of-business US 'independent' manufacturers.
     

A Duryea?

Studebaker (guessed by Wendax) predated Duryea, albeit making wagons before they made automobiles.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on September 10, 2012, 04:08:10 AM
1916 Studebaker Six?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 10, 2012, 04:08:49 AM
Getting closer - a bit newer
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on September 10, 2012, 04:09:21 AM
1919?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 10, 2012, 04:13:58 AM
Close enough - it's a Studebaker Light Six from 1918
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Wendax on September 10, 2012, 04:17:17 AM
#8: 1956 Plymouth?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 10, 2012, 04:28:29 AM
No sir
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 01:14:55 AM
Is No8 an Oldsmobile?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 03:49:54 AM
Is No8 an Oldsmobile?

No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 04:28:04 AM
No8: Pontiac?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 04:28:48 AM
No8: Pontiac?

No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 04:32:01 AM
Can No8 be a Desoto?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 04:35:12 AM
It can!
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 04:35:52 AM
Late 1940s?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 04:36:24 AM
Late 1940s?

No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 04:39:26 AM
Early 1950s?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 04:50:06 AM
Early 1950s?

No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 04:54:55 AM
hmm, taking a step back. 1941?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 04:55:39 AM
 :disbelief:
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 05:21:38 AM
okay, would someone with a much better knowledge of American cars please step in?

As for the last one (no7): did the brand survived the 1nd WW?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 06:18:56 AM
As for the last one (no7): did the brand survived the 1nd WW?

Yes
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 06:54:40 AM
well, that was confusing. So I meant the 1st WW. Was this a Michigan-based manufacturer?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Tom_I on October 07, 2012, 08:23:05 AM
#8 is a 1956 DeSoto Fireflite.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 08:32:42 AM
well, that was confusing. So I meant the 1st WW. Was this a Michigan-based manufacturer?

No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 07, 2012, 08:33:35 AM
#8 is a 1956 DeSoto Fireflite.

Can you be more specific?






























Just kidding - it's the frame from a 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman 2 door Hardtop


Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 07, 2012, 10:55:05 AM
Indiana?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 08, 2012, 04:09:32 AM
Indiana?

No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 08, 2012, 04:21:41 AM
Ohio?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 08, 2012, 04:47:41 AM
No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 11, 2012, 04:16:08 AM
was the manufacturer based on the East Coast?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 11, 2012, 04:32:18 AM
No sir
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 11, 2012, 04:42:30 AM
was it based in California?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 11, 2012, 05:21:41 AM
No
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: pnegyesi on October 11, 2012, 05:29:43 AM
was it based in Texas?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on October 11, 2012, 05:32:23 AM
Nope
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 09, 2012, 04:41:12 AM
I have some new group puzzles queued up, but I really think we need to close these older ones out.

I'm offering twice the regular points for solutions that are posted in this thread before 12:00 AM Monday, Eastern Standard Time.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 17, 2012, 04:47:19 AM
Clue for #7: There was another brand with a similar name. They once made a car that was a puzzle here before. Both #7 and this other brand were named for a place, but only one was built there. Car #7 had an alliterative name. So did the maker of the other car I'm referencing.

Clue for #9. From a well-know, oft-puzzled and occasionally photo-featured brand. Its name could refer to either an attribute, or a type of energy.
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on January 25, 2013, 01:25:44 PM
I'd like nothing more than to award some points and close out another old puzzle.  ;)
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Craig Gillingham on February 07, 2013, 03:48:39 PM
#7, is it a 1911 Dorris?

I think #9 has already been solved by Wendax, on page 3?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 12, 2013, 04:25:11 AM
#7, is it a 1911 Dorris?

Not a Dorris
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: woodinsight on February 12, 2013, 05:59:01 AM
#7 - Dayton? c.1909?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 12, 2013, 08:10:16 AM
Not a Dayton
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Craig Gillingham on February 19, 2013, 04:32:49 PM
#7 - a 1907 Moline?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 20, 2013, 03:14:40 AM
#7 - a 1907 Moline?

Not a 1907...
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Craig Gillingham on February 20, 2013, 04:25:48 AM
A fraction newer, 1908?
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 24, 2013, 05:56:38 AM
Not 1908
Title: Re: Rusty Chassis says: Name that Frame
Post by: Craig Gillingham on February 24, 2013, 03:50:13 PM
If I read your response to Reply #106 correctly, is it a 1909 Moline?