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| Technically Adaptive |
I know there are several assembly line videos out there, not sure how the narrative sounds on this one, I use closed captioning. Springs, engine blocks, crankshafts. | ||
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| My other Sig is a Steyr.  |
So... Going by the pics they are putting together a Cutlass with two frames? It will be hard to drive with the second frame steering from the back of the car. At least the video is real footage. | |||
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| Technically Adaptive |
It's more than just a Cutlass, they talk about a plant in Texas that I did not know existed. Not sure why it is titled that way. Did not know that they test run the engines on a swinging stand before installation back in the old days. Shows how they made front coil springs, also show a piston installer tool that I have never seen. I was also amazed of the straight up angle the engine/transmission was on installation. Just a bunch of little things on the assembly process. no need for you to watch the video, prolly seen all that. | |||
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| My other Sig is a Steyr. |
It was a good production and seems every time I watch these I'll see a bit more that I didn't notice before. Seeing the old GMC on the road brought back more memories as well. Thanks for sharing. | |||
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| Unapologetic Old School Curmudgeon  |
Arlington is a big plant, still in production now. Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day | |||
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| Thank you Very little  |
Henry Fords Model T assembly line was a heck of a start for the auto industy.. | |||
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| My other Sig is a Steyr. |
It is worth noting that the first automobile assembly line was invented by David Dunbar Buick. Ford improved upon it by having the parts ready and moving alongside the car to be assembled. | |||
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| Three Generations of Service  |
Not that it matters particularly, but my last job before I went to boot camp was at the Oldsmobile plant in Lansing, Michigan. I worked on the hood and fender line, punching trim holes and loading them on paint bucks. Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent. | |||
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I’ve driven past that factory many times. All the full size GM SUVs are made there, from Chevy Tahoes to Cadillac Escalades. No one's life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session.- Mark Twain | |||
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Had a good friend whose father worked at the GM plant in Linden, NJ his entire life. I am almost certain his job was aiming headlights. Pretty cool to see all the old equipment they used and the sheer number of people involved on those lines. I love these old manufacturing and assembly vids. A lot of good nostalgia in them. -Jeff | |||
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