In a message dated 97-05-21 19:53:03 EDT, ingate@shiseis.com (Shane F.
Ingate) writes:
> As someone suggested, it all depends upon what part bin was closest
> during the assemply process. (snip)
>
> Remember folks, this is partly the reason why we love these
> old(er) cars; despite production-line techniques, people were still
> a critical feature in the creation and assembly of these cars,
> and they are prone to all the whims and fancies of an individual
> in those long halls. We may not know their names, but each person
> played a significant role in our cars.
>
> Compare this with todays cars, assembled by robots with
> complete interchangeability. (snip)
>
> This thread should make it clear to anyone that considerable variation
> occurred during the production life of a car. And I can now appreciate
the
> difficulty of being a concourse judge.
>
AMEN! The more I learn the more I appreciate that job. Cheers.
Art Kelly '64TR4 CT33118L (original owner)
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