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Auto parts box car part loaded in car shot (UNCLASSIFIED)
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE Folks; I have been asked several times recently how the auto parts were actually loaded; i.e., how the "racks" worked. In this case, PRR X37 66230 with a Ford side/rear fender assembly in place. 1954 Ford? This is the kind of panel Fisher Body plants all over the country were producing. http://cdm16038.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15017coll8/id/4650/rec/261\; Elden Gatwood Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE |
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Larry Wolohon
Eldon,
Fisher was part of GM, so I wouldn't think that Fisher had anything to do with a Ford fender, probaby at one of Ford's stamping plants or a supplier to Ford such as Budd.
Larry Wolohon
From: "Era Freight cars, Steam" To: "Era Freight cars, Steam" Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 10:12:59 AM Subject: [STMFC] Auto parts box car part loaded in car shot (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Folks; I have been asked several times recently how the auto parts were actually loaded; i.e., how the "racks" worked. In this case, PRR X37 66230 with a Ford side/rear fender assembly in place. 1954 Ford? This is the kind of panel Fisher Body plants all over the country were producing. http://cdm16038.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15017coll8/id/4650/rec/261\ Elden Gatwood Classification: UNCLASSIFIED |
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water.kresse@...
Era dependent, Ford had regional assembly plants and the at the Rouge. Pennsy had track access on the north side of the Ford Rouge complex where "almost everything" was fabricated (soon frames came from suppliers like AO Smith, Dana, etc). Fenders and hoods were bolted on after the body drop at the assembly plant.
Al Kresse
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