I have included the photos that were placed sideways plus others in this commemorative booklet in a more easier to study format. |
This factory that is still working on truck components is the backdrop for Ben Hamper's book "Rivethead" tales from the assembly line. This factory followed just behind the engine plant in it's construction. It was used for stamping and frame construction. This was number 4 built at this location. |
This is the Otterburn facility on west Miller Road near Swartz Creek. This facility took most of the parts and service work away from the Chevy in the hole site's building #3 in 1957. |
Factory #2 on Chevrolet Avenue. |
This is where the first Flint built Buick was assembled on west Kearsley Street. That was followed by the Whiting and then the Little finally building the Chevrolet's. |
3 comments:
Nice find, Gerry. I especially liked seeing those 1962 Chevrolets being built.
I think this might explain why there are other blogs saying that first Corvettes were produced in Bldg 35 on Chevrolet Avenue (now part of Kettering U buildings). Bldg 35 on Van Slyke is a different complex. Are there other references for identifying this Bldg 35 on Van Slyke?
Your photos of the vehicles on display at the Buick Gallery are great. I especially enjoyed the 1962 Impala. I'm writing an article on that great model soon.
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