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tbyrne · 10-16-2009, 12:15 AM

I was just about to post this info

I Tivoed the show to watch the whole thing before going to bed. Does anyone know if they offer plate tours like the 4th gen assembly plant used to?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-16-2009, 12:23 AM

I don't have this channel...grr...but National Geo has two videos on their site. A little history and interview with Tom Peters, and a video about the V6.

Hopefully I'll find the whole thing on Youtube or Hulu...

EDIT: Oh, and let me tell ya -- I was in that plant...it's awe-inspiring. The video gives NO sense of the shear size of the facility...and all those machines....We actually stood by one that plugged itself into each engine, and tested it for :30 on compressed air to make sure pressures, etc were all good.

Really cool stuff.

nickruta · 10-16-2009, 12:26 AM

Yea they were definitely confusing the V8 with the V6, but it feels good to know that my car was built with this precise cutting edge technology. Also the only part that was weird was when the guys where installing the electric wires in the car and they showed 3 minutes of guys just manhandling, and thrashing wires around will the assembly line seemed to be moving a little too fast, at one point I thought I was watching a game show. HA

MightyT · 10-16-2009, 12:30 AM

WOW! OK, call me stupid, but my impression of the just raw complexity of building a vehicle has totally changed. While watching, it amazed me to think about every piece of totally different technology that had to be just right to make all the pieces come together and work perfectly. Not to mention the things that weren't shown like building the dash itself, all interior and the upholstery, etc. I have great respect for all that contributed to a work of art.

I guess I am guilty of taking for granted just getting in and turning the key. Now instead of wondering why cars break down, I am amazed that they don't more often.

Again I say WOW! :party0038:

And of course now I am all gaga and want mine even more ...

Some of you July guys may be lucky enough to have watched "your" Camaro being built. How

is that?!

Great job Ultimate Factories! Great job GM !!

geminidreams · 10-16-2009, 12:31 AM

I watched it and really enjoyed learning about how it all works. I was very impressed with all the robots and technical parts to putting our babies together.

The paint room was really interesting.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-16-2009, 12:33 AM

I don't have this channel...grr...but National Geo has two videos on their site. A little history and interview with Tom Peters, and a video about the V6.

Hopefully I'll find the whole thing on YouTube or Hulu...

EDIT: Oh, and let me tell ya -- I was in that plant...it's awe-inspiring. The video gives NO sense of the shear size of the facility...and all those machines....We actually stood by one that plugged itself into each engine, and tested it for :30 on compressed air to make sure pressures, etc were all good.

Really cool stuff.

BigMatt · 10-16-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange4me

Vin numbers I got from the show:
31622 on paper bar code in paint shop
Others on computer screens during engine segment:
32533
32534
36731
32535

Damn I'm 30478:(

"prima"Donna · 10-16-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKnBLK

I'm bummed I don't have national geo........Damn..

HeatherR · 10-16-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

Me neither...at least not here in Canada...I don't think anyone does?

I do have it programmed to record in MI...but I won't be back there for a week :(

Assembly plants are so different inside than most people think. I have not seen this episode yet, but it is very difficult to show just how huge these places are and I am sure it only a sampling of all the technology that goes into the build process.

Teddydog · 10-16-2009, 12:49 AM

Colors: I saw red (both), yellow, silver, black, grey and white. Neither of the two blue colors nor the orange made an appearance.

I thought the 8 min "shower" at the end to test for leaks was really cool. Interesting show overall, but a LOT of detail was left out! They should have made the show an 18-hour mini-series! : )

Rob

GM4LIFE · 10-16-2009, 12:52 AM

looks like the episode will soon be available for download from itunes

lawdog · 10-16-2009, 12:54 AM

okay I used to be a machinest before I was a lawyer and I can tell you guys those switching out of the dies the size of a tank for the punch presses in 5 minutes and the intense robotics of the plant is an amazing feat. GM has done an incredible job with the look into the future in this factory. Their tolerances on machining has risen to incredible standards in the industry. When you talk about grinding metal to one tenth the thickness of a piece of human hair, I hope you guys understand what an incredible piece of machinery we are all driving!

The one thing I did notice was the way the the bumper was put onto the quarter panels, that may be why we have the problem with paint chips in that rear bumper seam on some models. Should of used a precise robot for that process too i think. AND HEY, its not 300 HP the v8 has 400 HP and 430 with the stick, the narrator screwed up there, give us the credit for the muscle we have.

rcracer78 · 10-16-2009, 12:55 AM

What happened to the LS3 and L99!!!!!????? What a let down!!!!!

chevyss · 10-16-2009, 01:20 AM

Watched National Geo tonight. That was amazing to see how the Camaro comes to life. Just think of the work that went into setting the whole system up to make this great car. To make all that come together is amazing to say the least. All those who played a part in this must be saluted.

10-16-2009, 12:23 AM	#352
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I don't have this channel...grr...but National Geo has two videos on their site. A little history and interview with Tom Peters, and a video about the V6. Hopefully I'll find the whole thing on Youtube or Hulu... EDIT: Oh, and let me tell ya -- I was in that plant...it's awe-inspiring. The video gives NO sense of the shear size of the facility...and all those machines....We actually stood by one that plugged itself into each engine, and tested it for :30 on compressed air to make sure pressures, etc were all good. Really cool stuff. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-16-2009, 12:30 AM	#354
MightyT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 539	WOW! OK, call me stupid, but my impression of the just raw complexity of building a vehicle has totally changed. While watching, it amazed me to think about every piece of totally different technology that had to be just right to make all the pieces come together and work perfectly. Not to mention the things that weren't shown like building the dash itself, all interior and the upholstery, etc. I have great respect for all that contributed to a work of art. I guess I am guilty of taking for granted just getting in and turning the key. Now instead of wondering why cars break down, I am amazed that they don't more often. Again I say WOW! :party0038: And of course now I am all gaga and want mine even more ... Some of you July guys may be lucky enough to have watched "your" Camaro being built. How is that?! Great job Ultimate Factories! Great job GM !! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS - Rally Yellow Ordered from Tom Bell 1100 Prelim. Order - (09-18-09) 2000 GM Accepted - (09-22-09) Order NPJWCM. 3000 Prod Control Accepted - (10-14-09) *TPW 11/02/09. 3300 Scheduled - (10-26-09)* 3400 Broadcast - (10-31-09) 3800 Produced - (11-06-09) VIN 2G1FC1EV6A9165272 4200 Shipped - (11-09-09) Rail ETTX701486 5000 Deliver dealer - (11-27-09) 6000 Deliver customer - (11-27-09)

10-16-2009, 12:33 AM	#356
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I don't have this channel...grr...but National Geo has two videos on their site. A little history and interview with Tom Peters, and a video about the V6. Hopefully I'll find the whole thing on YouTube or Hulu... EDIT: Oh, and let me tell ya -- I was in that plant...it's awe-inspiring. The video gives NO sense of the shear size of the facility...and all those machines....We actually stood by one that plugged itself into each engine, and tested it for :30 on compressed air to make sure pressures, etc were all good. Really cool stuff. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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10-16-2009, 12:15 AM	#351
tbyrne Drives: 1993+1998 Z-28s - past cars Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 434	I was just about to post this info I Tivoed the show to watch the whole thing before going to bed. Does anyone know if they offer plate tours like the 4th gen assembly plant used to?

10-16-2009, 12:26 AM	#353
nickruta Drives: 2010 black camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nj Posts: 290	Yea they were definitely confusing the V8 with the V6, but it feels good to know that my car was built with this precise cutting edge technology. Also the only part that was weird was when the guys where installing the electric wires in the car and they showed 3 minutes of guys just manhandling, and thrashing wires around will the assembly line seemed to be moving a little too fast, at one point I thought I was watching a game show. HA

10-16-2009, 12:31 AM	#355
geminidreams Drives: ABM 2LT / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 2,391	I watched it and really enjoyed learning about how it all works. I was very impressed with all the robots and technical parts to putting our babies together. The paint room was really interesting.

10-16-2009, 12:49 AM	#360
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	Colors: I saw red (both), yellow, silver, black, grey and white. Neither of the two blue colors nor the orange made an appearance. I thought the 8 min "shower" at the end to test for leaks was really cool. Interesting show overall, but a LOT of detail was left out! They should have made the show an 18-hour mini-series! : ) Rob

10-16-2009, 12:52 AM	#361
GM4LIFE KissMySS13 my other 1/2 Drives: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ravenna, NE Posts: 476 View My Garage	looks like the episode will soon be available for download from itunes

10-16-2009, 12:54 AM	#362
lawdog Drives: 2010 SSII w RS & Sunroof Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago, in a Courthouse Somewhere Posts: 953	okay I used to be a machinest before I was a lawyer and I can tell you guys those switching out of the dies the size of a tank for the punch presses in 5 minutes and the intense robotics of the plant is an amazing feat. GM has done an incredible job with the look into the future in this factory. Their tolerances on machining has risen to incredible standards in the industry. When you talk about grinding metal to one tenth the thickness of a piece of human hair, I hope you guys understand what an incredible piece of machinery we are all driving! The one thing I did notice was the way the the bumper was put onto the quarter panels, that may be why we have the problem with paint chips in that rear bumper seam on some models. Should of used a precise robot for that process too i think. AND HEY, its not 300 HP the v8 has 400 HP and 430 with the stick, the narrator screwed up there, give us the credit for the muscle we have.

10-16-2009, 12:55 AM	#363
rcracer78 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 211	What happened to the LS3 and L99!!!!!????? What a let down!!!!!

10-16-2009, 01:20 AM	#364
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	Watched National Geo tonight. That was amazing to see how the Camaro comes to life. Just think of the work that went into setting the whole system up to make this great car. To make all that come together is amazing to say the least. All those who played a part in this must be saluted.