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05-13-2022, 05:22 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
And a couple of dad's truck from that time frame, just for fun.
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06-10-2022, 02:05 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Just realized tomorrow is my seniority date: June 11, 1979 (so - hmm, carry the 1, etc) = 43 years ago I started with GM.
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06-10-2022, 02:40 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
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06-11-2022, 12:00 PM
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06-13-2022, 10:58 AM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
happy "anniversary" Keith! glad to see you are still onboard here.
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06-20-2022, 05:11 PM
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My son and I do vehicle transport now that I have retired and we recently have been getting some contracts from Jack Cooper to haul work trucks out of the Holiday Drive lot. I assume the computer chips and coming in 
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06-29-2022, 06:46 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Keith, since you've been involved in engineering work at GM over this time period, I figured you might know the answer to a question I've had.
Is there any recorded account of the development of the gen3 small block? Did you see much of that yourself first-hand? It would be interesting to hear more details about it. There's certain aspects to that engine that seem pointless except from a hotrodding perspective. Did the potential for hotrodding and aftermarket parts supply factor in at all in the design of the engine? Engineering stuff fascinates me, particularly the interplay between good engineering, low cost, and expectations. Anytime there was a major shift in a product line, there are obviously a bunch of fun engineering decisions to study, mock, and praise accordingly. The John Deere changeover from the 2-cylinder tractors to the new generation of tractors in 1960 is a really interesting situation, and I expect the gen3 LS engines had a similar story.
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01-19-2023, 04:36 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Hi Keith,
I have an assembly plant question. I sent you a Private Message. Thank you |
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03-24-2023, 04:30 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
This just in:
https://www.nmcadigital.com/blog/kei...g-classes/2148 Wasn't quite sure where to put it so I figured this was as good a spot as any. K
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03-24-2023, 04:58 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Excellent!!!
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03-24-2023, 06:11 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Kewl!
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03-24-2023, 08:13 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Man thats epic Ken! Proud of you brother!
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03-24-2023, 09:40 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
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03-27-2023, 03:42 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
very cool!!! I agree with the above statement as well!! you are a valueable resource & your input is always appreciated & respected....
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03-27-2023, 04:33 PM
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That’s awesome Keith - thanks for sharing! .
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03-27-2023, 06:16 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Congrats on your article Keith! Just read the whole thing. Very cool! I can barely keep the same truck for more than 4 years let alone 40! We’ll done!
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03-28-2023, 07:20 AM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Thank you Keith, you’re a valuable member of this forum and we are fortunate to have you hang your hat here.
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03-29-2023, 01:30 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Great article about a great person.
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03-29-2023, 07:09 PM
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03-30-2023, 10:38 AM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Nice article, congratulations!
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03-30-2023, 04:38 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Cool article, congrats! Thanks for sharing, Keith!
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
I'm glad I stumbled on to my recent post about drive shaft angles thank Keith
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09-15-2023, 03:27 PM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Keith glad to see you are still around enjoying vehicles. I have talked about this thread a few times with guys here at work that grew up near GM in Michigan. Keep on keepin on
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Thanks, everyone -
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09-28-2023, 09:40 AM
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Post #8888!
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