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Thrillz · 02-28-2009, 05:59 AM

Anyone here work at the Oshawa plant know if they are planning to have any tours at the plant for the public where the camaro is being built? At the auto plant i work they have them all the time and would love to see this car built.

Camo81 · 02-28-2009, 06:00 AM

I heard they used to let you go when your car is being built, and you could watch them build it.....that would be awesome!

SQUALO · 02-28-2009, 07:32 AM

I know they have a program like that, for sure, in Bowling Green @ the Corvette Plant.

Louie L. · 02-28-2009, 08:19 AM

Ya,like so many plants,tours are possible,I did the 4th gen tour like 4 times,I think eventually we will get to see the builds,but in the first few months,probably not. I am game to drive there for one ASAP..

garfin · 02-28-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Louie L.

Ya,like so many plants,tours are possible,I did the 4th gen tour like 4 times,I think eventually we will get to see the builds,but in the first few months,probably not. I am game to drive there for one ASAP..

Hey Junior!

I remember those days back in the 90's and 2000 with the Montreal gang! Those tours at Ste. Therese were great!
As far as I know, there is no program in place for public tours at the Oshawa plant, but if I'm not mistaken, employees there might be able to show a few individuals around every once in awhile... there are enough Oshawa workers on this board who can set the record straight for us.
FWIW, the Glendale Ave engine plant in St. Catharines, Ontario, has an event each year (show 'n shine) when that plant is opened up for public tours.
Who knows what the future will bring?

Best regardSS,

Elie

TheCaptain · 02-28-2009, 12:17 PM

I'd be willing to drive to Ontario for that... not like there's much else there though...

trm0002 · 02-28-2009, 12:20 PM

This has been covered. Oshawa does not offer tours. There was a guy who works there that tried to work something out with taking pictures of our cars as they progressed down the assembly line and even that wasn't ultimately allowed. Wish it was.

Elvisuperman · 02-28-2009, 04:35 PM

I have taken a couple of tours through the Oshawa plants over the years, however the last time was in 2004. I don't think they offer it anymore...I used to go on GM Employee Family Day...those were the days...when GM used to have money to spend on the little things, like their employees. :(

CamaroScotty · 02-28-2009, 05:09 PM

They have no plans on doing what they do at the vette plant at Oshawa.

Thrillz · 02-28-2009, 06:00 PM

Imo this is a shame really. They have a hit on there hands and should take full advantage of it. Heck how hard would it be for them to even take pictures of our cars if we paid for it going down the line. For a lot of us this car brings back awsome memories of our past its not like a 4 door sedan we are talking here. They do this with the vette in bowling green and can tell you from my father-in-laws experience was worth every dime. Some of my best memories is with my wife in my 80's camaro before we did the whole marriage,kids mortgage thing.

*DGthe3* · 03-03-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrillz

Imo this is a shame really. They have a hit on there hands and should take full advantage of it. Heck how hard would it be for them to even take pictures of our cars if we paid for it going down the line. For a lot of us this car brings back awsome memories of our past its not like a 4 door sedan we are talking here. They do this with the vette in bowling green and can tell you from my father-in-laws experience was worth every dime. Some of my best memories is with my wife in my 80's camaro before we did the whole marriage,kids mortgage thing.

People get fired for taking unauthorized pictures inside the plant

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

I'd be willing to drive to Ontario for that... not like there's much else there though...

You talk as if there's anything in Saskatchewan . . .

Hylton · 03-03-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

You talk as if there's anything in Saskatchewan . . .

Ouch!!

02-28-2009, 05:59 AM	#1
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Tours at the Oshawa plant?? Anyone here work at the Oshawa plant know if they are planning to have any tours at the plant for the public where the camaro is being built? At the auto plant i work they have them all the time and would love to see this car built.

02-28-2009, 12:17 PM	#6
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	I'd be willing to drive to Ontario for that... not like there's much else there though... __________________

02-28-2009, 12:20 PM	#7
trm0002 VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9100074 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS RJT VIN 00074 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY 'burbs Posts: 4,193	This has been covered. Oshawa does not offer tours. There was a guy who works there that tried to work something out with taking pictures of our cars as they progressed down the assembly line and even that wasn't ultimately allowed. Wish it was. __________________

02-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#8
Elvisuperman TCB Drives: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 137	I have taken a couple of tours through the Oshawa plants over the years, however the last time was in 2004. I don't think they offer it anymore...I used to go on GM Employee Family Day...those were the days...when GM used to have money to spend on the little things, like their employees. :( __________________ GM Forever!

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02-28-2009, 08:19 AM	#4
Louie L. Drives: 69Z,92Ragtop,96SS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 16	Ya,like so many plants,tours are possible,I did the 4th gen tour like 4 times,I think eventually we will get to see the builds,but in the first few months,probably not. I am game to drive there for one ASAP..

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02-28-2009, 06:00 PM	#10
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Imo this is a shame really. They have a hit on there hands and should take full advantage of it. Heck how hard would it be for them to even take pictures of our cars if we paid for it going down the line. For a lot of us this car brings back awsome memories of our past its not like a 4 door sedan we are talking here. They do this with the vette in bowling green and can tell you from my father-in-laws experience was worth every dime. Some of my best memories is with my wife in my 80's camaro before we did the whole marriage,kids mortgage thing.