Video - GM Milford Proving Ground - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Keith Seymore · 01-14-2014, 08:57 AM

This facebook post was brought to my attention.

It's a nice overview of the GM Milford Proving Ground:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200531816965684

The poster, Tom Youngs, was one of the original engine software calibrators. He did the calibration for the '87 pickups, which was the year throttle body injection was introduced.

K

***Liz*** · 01-14-2014, 09:17 AM

Thanks Keith, you just made the girls homeschool day more interesting. Sierra is full of questions after watching this. Thank you

Keith Seymore · 01-14-2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Liz

Thanks Keith, you just made the girls homeschool day more interesting. Sierra is full of questions after watching this. Thank you

You are welcome.

I would be happy to answer any questions she might have. I worked at the Milford Proving Ground for 3 years, in C/K/R/V development, and then at the Desert Proving Ground for 4 years, in brake and driveline development (for Full Size Truck).

K

Andy4639 · 01-15-2014, 02:52 PM

Hey Keith I meet a bunch of young guns last year at the Power Tour. They were all engineer's at the proving grounds. I don't think any of them were older than 25. They all had LS motors in the vehicles. Great bunch of guys. I talked to them just about everynight in the parking lot of the motels.

**special-K** · 01-16-2014, 08:54 AM

Thanks Keith. Just watched this and feel very a part of that family,only my data is all after the fact. More like,"Want to see how a truck ends up out there after years of abuse?"

Keith Seymore · 01-16-2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Hey Keith I meet a bunch of young guns last year at the Power Tour. They were all engineer's at the proving grounds. I don't think any of them were older than 25. They all had LS motors in the vehicles. Great bunch of guys. I talked to them just about everynight in the parking lot of the motels.

Seems like they are getting younger every year.

Policeman, too.

And doctors....

**Palf70Step** · 01-17-2014, 07:59 AM

Neat Video. Thanks.

ERASER5 · 01-17-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Seems like they are getting younger every year.

Policeman, too.

And doctors....

I see a pattern forming here... It must be them!!!

**TBONE1964** · 01-19-2014, 09:05 PM

Thanks for sharing this Keith. Brings back a lot of memories for me. My last year at MPG was 2001. I worked as a tech in light truck development in bldg 26 from 1995 - 2001 and I worked in bldg 11 maint from 1991 -1995. My dad worked there from 1974 until 1995. It has changed a lot since then. I left right after they built 104.

Good times.

Keith Seymore · 01-20-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Thanks for sharing this Keith. Brings back a lot of memories for me. My last year at MPG was 2001. I worked as a tech in light truck development in bldg 26 from 1995 - 2001 and I worked in bldg 11 maint from 1991 -1995. My dad worked there from 1974 until 1995. It has changed a lot since then. I left right after they built 104.

Good times.

Thanks for the post; send me a PM with your name, if you wish. I might recognize your name - I was at MPG from '86 -'89 in Bldg 73 (Light truck), and then at the DPG from 90-94. I spent time in Bldg 26 as a non-resident when I came back to Michigan as a Design/Release engineer.

K

01-14-2014, 08:57 AM	#1
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Video - GM Milford Proving Ground This facebook post was brought to my attention. It's a nice overview of the GM Milford Proving Ground: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200531816965684 The poster, Tom Youngs, was one of the original engine software calibrators. He did the calibration for the '87 pickups, which was the year throttle body injection was introduced. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-14-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Video - GM Milford Proving Ground Thanks Keith, you just made the girls homeschool day more interesting. Sierra is full of questions after watching this. Thank you

01-15-2014, 02:52 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Video - GM Milford Proving Ground Hey Keith I meet a bunch of young guns last year at the Power Tour. They were all engineer's at the proving grounds. I don't think any of them were older than 25. They all had LS motors in the vehicles. Great bunch of guys. I talked to them just about everynight in the parking lot of the motels. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-16-2014, 08:54 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Video - GM Milford Proving Ground Thanks Keith. Just watched this and feel very a part of that family,only my data is all after the fact. More like,"Want to see how a truck ends up out there after years of abuse?" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-17-2014, 07:59 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Video - GM Milford Proving Ground Neat Video. Thanks. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-19-2014, 09:05 PM	#9
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Video - GM Milford Proving Ground Thanks for sharing this Keith. Brings back a lot of memories for me. My last year at MPG was 2001. I worked as a tech in light truck development in bldg 26 from 1995 - 2001 and I worked in bldg 11 maint from 1991 -1995. My dad worked there from 1974 until 1995. It has changed a lot since then. I left right after they built 104. Good times. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C



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