1970 Monte Carlo assembly line photos

[wheelhop]

OSHA did not start until 1970, so it took a while to get up and running

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Mr70

That guy looks like he just walked in off the street.
Short sleeve shirt,no safety glasses,loose fitting casual pants,soft toed shoes and is he even wearing socks?

Of course. He's wearing white socks.

[Mr. Chevy]

Originally Posted by Mr70

That guy looks like he just walked in off the street.
Short sleeve shirt,no safety glasses,loose fitting casual pants,soft toed shoes and is he even wearing socks?

He looks like Henry Mitchell, Dennis the Menace's Father...

LOL Rich

[scuncio]

Those pictures are just awesome. Thanks for posting.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by StealthBird

I just found this b&w shot in my files. Those shelving units must have been enormously strong to hold 6 complete engines at one time, but imagine the load that must be on those bottom units that are supporting 6 engines, stacked 5 high?

The only thing I would add is that they would transport those from the receiving area to the side of the motor line stacked 4 high.

The aisle ways of the plant are a buzz of activity, with those forklifts zipping around like bees. It's a wonder there weren't more collisions between forklifts and pedestrians or other forklifts. I, for one, am always especially vigilant.

Also - each rack contains the same type of engine, right down to the part number/broadcast code (one rack for "TAB", a different rack for "TAC", etc). Mixing stock within a rack is a big no-no, because if you are not paying attention it could allow a wrong engine to be placed on the line.

K

[69z2x4]

I loved those Monte Carlos. I had 21 of them back in the early 70s. Seven were black. I had Dick Lang's (Lang's Chevy in Xenia OH)70 SS 454. I should have held onto that one.

[SS427]

Do you still know any of the VIN's to these cars? I have a black 71 SS 454 in the shop right now. Black vinyl top and black interior.

[Rixls6]

Rick, where was the black 71 SS454 Monte sold when new? or haven't you been given that info.

[SS427]

I have asked for that information. He thinks he has it in a file and believes it came from a dealer in North or South Carolina. One never knows......

[Rixls6]

Ok, I ask because I knew of an identical car that the produce manager of a National foods had bought one brand new here near me in '71