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Posted by Fbodfather (Member # 1119) on 29 March, 2004 12:07 PM:

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/North_America/Canada/photo42296.htm

--spent some time at this plant......and witnessed a lot of Camaros and Firebirds being 'born'....

Doesn't seem possible that it closed a year and a half ago....... [Frown]

[ 29. March 2004, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: Fbodfather ]

Posted by westell (Member # 2034) on 29 March, 2004 12:10 PM:

Got any of her in her glory days?

Posted by Cavy Dan (Member # 1352) on 29 March, 2004 12:19 PM:

[Frown]

Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on 29 March, 2004 12:54 PM:

Sad to see the old go, but it clears the way for the future, hopefully (although not in the same location).

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on 29 March, 2004 01:09 PM:

Very sad..... [Frown]

Posted by LT14SHOW (Member # 2187) on 29 March, 2004 01:14 PM:

[Frown]

Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on 29 March, 2004 01:29 PM:

I guess they are really going to stop making F-bodies [Confused]

[ 29. March 2004, 01:29 PM: Message edited by: blkragss02 ]

Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on 29 March, 2004 01:30 PM:

very sad indeed [Frown]

But as the saying goes for every death there's a birth. (hopefully)

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on 29 March, 2004 01:30 PM:

That is sad to see, But atleast we had a 5 year reprieve from the wrecking ball so many more could get the chance to get a F-Body [Smile]

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It was the wife who told me on the plant being shut down and that was it, now we have a great 35TH in the garage [Big Grin]

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[ 29. March 2004, 02:35 PM: Message edited by: 35TH ED/ed ]

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on 29 March, 2004 01:36 PM:

[Frown]

Posted by KurtK (Member # 1779) on 29 March, 2004 02:13 PM:

Memories now.....

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 29 March, 2004 02:14 PM:

I guess while the plant was standing, there was
a faint glimmer of hope that someday, maybe
someday, it would spring back to life. Now
it's official. Like - the coffing going into
the ground, may the dead rest in peace.

Actually - I drove by the plant a couple years
ago. It was just a brief drive by, but at least
I could say I was there.

Lets all enjoy what we have. [Big Grin]

Posted by twobratSS (Member # 2180) on 29 March, 2004 03:06 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Hawkeye:
Lets all enjoy what we have.

I'm with Hawkeye...but still keeping my hopes up for an F-body comeback!

Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on 29 March, 2004 04:19 PM:

Sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Camaro is dead..............long live the Camaro!!!!

Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on 29 March, 2004 04:33 PM:

Posted by biSScuit (Member # 2030) on 29 March, 2004 04:35 PM:

Although it is a sad event, this is actually good news. I am sure many here have read that there is no possibility of a future Camaro while that plant is standing. This doesn't mean a new Camaro is certain, but it does at least help clear a path for one.

Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on 29 March, 2004 04:57 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by twobratSS:
...but still keeping my hopes up for an F-body comeback!

The Camaro nameplate is what we're hoping to see revived, not the platform. [Wink]

The F platform is dead. Done. Finis.

Posted by KurtK (Member # 1779) on 29 March, 2004 05:03 PM:

Chris-

Thanks for the pic of the team- too often we relate to a building or place, and forget individuals and their contributions.

quote:
Originally posted by chrisL:

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on 29 March, 2004 05:04 PM:

They will get killed on their next contract negotiation if that is the case,not that easy to screw the union,they will pay dearly for it!!!!!!!

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on 29 March, 2004 05:05 PM:

[Frown]

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on 29 March, 2004 05:21 PM:

A very sad picture to look at. [Frown]

But I still say the Camaro will be back.

Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on 29 March, 2004 05:25 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by TimeLord:
They will get killed on their next contract negotiation if that is the case,not that easy to screw the union,they will pay dearly for it!!!!!!!

Are you allowed to make threats!?!? Isn't there some type of unwritten rule you aren't supposed to do that!?!? [Razz]

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on 29 March, 2004 05:36 PM:

I am not union,not protecting or supporting them.

Just stating that if GM moves production of some make believe Camaro in the future,the CAW will make life pretty miserable[or expensive ] for them.

Because GM will have lied to the union and they usually don't like that.

Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on 29 March, 2004 06:12 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by westell:
Got any of her in her glory days?

Sure!

Nice looking silver SS there with the T's off! [Big Grin]

Best regardSS,

Elie

[ 29. March 2004, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: Elie Garfinkel ]

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 29 March, 2004 06:25 PM:

[Frown]

Posted by laraandre (Member # 1577) on 29 March, 2004 08:22 PM:

WOW, that's sad. [Frown]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on 30 March, 2004 06:44 AM:

History comming to an end. [Frown]

Too bad that person who wrote that article can't spell. [Roll Eyes]

Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on 30 March, 2004 06:49 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
History comming to an end.

Too bad that person who wrote that article can't spell.

He's probaly French since its a Quebec newspaper and English is his second language.

[ 30. March 2004, 06:49 AM: Message edited by: JeffY ]

Posted by MOO4340 (Member # 471) on 30 March, 2004 06:58 AM:

Wish I could have gone through the plant to find the BOLT left off my right front sway bar bracket. Maybe the quality will pick up on the next go around at the F-Bodies?
KICKBACK
2000SS Coupe
02/15/00 BirthDate
M6 Dark Blue Met. Tan Leather Int.
GMMG Chambered (polished) stock tips
Power Ant., Billet Grille, 67 SS Emblems
Billet Pedals, Etc:
MOO4340

quote:
Originally posted by Fbodfather:
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/North_America/Canada/photo42296.htm

--spent some time at this plant......and witnessed a lot of Camaros and Firebirds being 'born'....

Doesn't seem possible that it closed a year and a half ago.......

Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on 30 March, 2004 09:43 AM:

Hey the bright side is that when the Camaro DOES return, there's a better chance that this 'icon of America' will actually be made in America!

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on 30 March, 2004 10:06 AM:

Try China or India as more probable,GM can build it in it's DaeWoo plants a lot cheaper!!!!!! [Roll Eyes]

Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on 30 March, 2004 11:53 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS:

quote:
Originally posted by twobratSS:
...but still keeping my hopes up for an F-body comeback!
The Camaro nameplate is what we're hoping to see revived, not the platform. The F platform is dead. Done. Finis.

Ah, but camaro is more than just a nameplate. More than just a platform. Its the sound of a rumbling v8 in the morning, the smell of burnt rubber at a green light, the sensation of being pushed back into your seat by the sudden acceleration.

Its also the smooth feel of curves as you wipe off dried zaino, the polish of the chrome wheels, and the wind in your hair when the tops are out. its the friendships made hanging out at sonic or hooters, and the ones made through boards. Its the rivalry with ricers, and with the stang drivers.

Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on 31 March, 2004 06:27 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by FireChicken:

Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.

Its an Alarm clock for the neighbors when you leave in the morning for work [Big Grin]

. My neighbor mentioned that fact the other day.

[ 31. March 2004, 06:28 AM: Message edited by: 35TH ED/ed ]

Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on 31 March, 2004 11:44 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by FireChicken:

Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.

That goes without saying, but remember, there were other engines in Camaros through the years.....

Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on 31 March, 2004 12:57 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS:

quote:
Originally posted by FireChicken:

Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.
That goes without saying, but remember, there were other engines in Camaros through the years.....

Yes, but when you say the word "Camaro" no one visualizes a V-6.
I don't have any particular feelings for the factory. I don't much care where they build them, just build them. I do feel bad for the people who worked there.

quote:
They will get killed on their next contract negotiation if that is the case,not that easy to screw the union,they will pay dearly for it!!!!!!!

I'd be willing to take a bet on this. Because as you said later, I don't think the next one will be made in CA. And GM appears to be abiding, to the letter, with the contract.

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on 31 March, 2004 02:08 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Z28-SORR:

quote:
Originally posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS:

quote:
Originally posted by FireChicken:

Camaro is a lot of things, but not just a nameplate. Not just a car.
That goes without saying, but remember, there were other engines in Camaros through the years.....
Yes, but when you say the word "Camaro" no one visualizes a V-6.

I do

My 1st.........

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on 31 March, 2004 02:28 PM:

Please don't forget the L4 !!!!!

Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on 31 March, 2004 03:17 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Z28-SORR:
Yes, but when you say the word "Camaro" no one visualizes a V-6.

But you need those base model sales to keep the entire line profitable.

A V8 car alone wont move enough units.

Case in point, Mustang sales. In 2003, they sold a little over 150,000 total units. Of them, half were V6 models.

Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on 31 March, 2004 03:47 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by chrisL:

quote:
Originally posted by Z28-SORR:
Yes, but when you say the word "Camaro" no one visualizes a V-6.
But you need those base model sales to keep the entire line profitable.

A V8 car alone wont move enough units.

Case in point, Mustang sales. In 2003, they sold a little over 150,000 total units. Of them, half were V6 models.

They're not all V-6 either. My '67 is a straight 6.

Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on 31 March, 2004 03:55 PM:

In the 80s they had 4 bangers available in the Camaro/Firebird!!

A clean example of that could be worth something I would think!!!

Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on 31 March, 2004 04:14 PM:

All true in fact the 2001 numbers show 16,357 V6's and only 12,652 V8's.
But it wasn't the V6's, straight 6's, or 4's that made Camaro's famous. It was the 302ci. Z28 Trans Am racers, the 350 & 396 SS's and the COPO 427's. Plus of course, one of the best looking car ever produced.

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