Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

[Albert C.]

Did the Tonawanda plant assemble motors on sat May 27 th 1967.I am looking at a motor that was cast in April 18th and assembled on May 27th 1967 a saturday ?
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[William L.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

Did the Tonawanda plant assemble motors on sat May 27 th 1967.I am looking at a motor that was cast in April 18th and assembled on May 27th 1967 a saturday ?
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I'm pretty sure that the foundry ran 7 day's a week not sure if they built Eng's 7 days a week? My Eng was cast 1April67 a Saturday but was not stamp until 06/06/67 a Tuesday.
Don't know if this helps you are not

[John H.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

Did the Tonawanda plant assemble motors on sat May 27 th 1967.I am looking at a motor that was cast in April 18th and assembled on May 27th 1967 a saturday ?
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Al -

Saturday overtime was not uncommon at Tonawanda and Flint V-8 in the mid- to late 60's; everything was running flat-out in those days.

[Matt L.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

Al -

Saturday overtime was not uncommon at Tonawanda and Flint V-8 in the mid- to late 60's; everything was running flat-out in those days.

hi john, if i remember correctly you said in the seminar engines in flint were coming out of assembly unbelievably fast. how many a minute?
i don't want to quote you wrong.

[Albert C.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

Thanks everyone for the replying to my question .
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[Bill H.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

My 67 small block was cast on New Year's day.

[John H.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

hi john, if i remember correctly you said in the seminar engines in flint were coming out of assembly unbelievably fast. how many a minute?
i don't want to quote you wrong.

Matt -

300 per hour - one every 12 seconds.

[Mark D.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

Matt -

300 per hour - one every 12 seconds.

I have NEVER judged a restored car that didn't receive a minor deduction for paint. I get it...I understand it but, one day one will be presented that looks like crap, er uh, I mean factory typical. I know someone will come forth one day with a 'typical' paint configuration on a restoration.

Hope springs eternal.

[Michael H.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

I have NEVER judged a restored car that didn't receive a minor deduction for paint. I get it...I understand it but, one day one will be presented that looks like crap, er uh, I mean factory typical. I know someone will come forth one day with a 'typical' paint configuration on a restoration.

Hope springs eternal.

Next time you happen to see the engine on the 11 mile red 67 L88 coupe, let us know what you think about the engine paint.

[Mark D.]

Re: Tonawanda plant 1967 JUNE

Sounds good, Cranky...if you say it's well done, I'm sure it is and I'll look forward to seeing it.