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#21
05-25-2006, 12:41 AM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
Now it comes down to the Chevrolet Trim line where more equipment is installed to complete the body. Sub-components arrive with build sheets attached, then thrown away (most of them
 )  Notice there is no gas tank yet, and although it doesn't show, there is no jack or spare in the trunk yet, the lights haven't been checked, etc, etc. Notice that the body cradles are the same ones that will finally rest the body on it's chassis. (those Chevy orange ones!) 
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#22
05-25-2006, 12:47 AM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
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Did anyone notice the little sticker on the rear brake drum? (they were always on the right drum only) [/ QUOTE ] Likewise the frame decal is always mounted on the drivers side of the frame and likely for the same reason. The reason it is likely on the drivers side is according to several photos I have seen, the frames came down the line upside down until just before the engine/trans were installed so the decal would be on the same side of the line when upside down.
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#23
05-25-2006, 01:20 AM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
Yes Rick,
Here's the turn-over with the rear axle assy ready under it. (no sticker visable on the drum, but a large one on top of the axle housing) This may be '59. Notice the pile of lower control arms on the floor!  And while the frame was upside down, it was marked with the VIN derivitive with crayon. This is a '63. 
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#24
05-25-2006, 02:59 AM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
Chevrolet workman is performing a test of the heater core after installation.
 Notice what is attached to the windshield....
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#25
05-25-2006, 03:05 AM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
It's final assembly debut and trip onto the rollers for a test run, then out the door.
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#26
05-25-2006, 03:27 AM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
Same plant; same equipment; 1964
Chevrolet Trim line after Fisher Body passed it on. 
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#28
05-25-2006, 08:11 AM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
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Verne...awesome pics! And yep...congrats, you're now a pro at posting pics!  [/ QUOTE ] Those are great pictures...no doubt! I could look at that kind of stuff all day long... 
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#29
05-25-2006, 05:42 PM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
I am really enjoying these pics, thanks for posting. Just another fine example of the education that can be had while on this site!
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#30
05-25-2006, 06:30 PM
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Re: 67 Van Nuys Assembly Line pic
really shows the difference between the black out firewall paint and the 60 degree gloss on the heater box... doesn't it?
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