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Old 05-13-2022, 05:22 PM   #926
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy

And a couple of dad's truck from that time frame, just for fun.

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Old 06-10-2022, 02:05 PM   #927
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy

Just realized tomorrow is my seniority date: June 11, 1979 (so - hmm, carry the 1, etc) = 43 years ago I started with GM.

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Old 06-10-2022, 02:40 PM   #928
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Just realized tomorrow is my seniority date: June 11, 1979 (so - hmm, carry the 1, etc) = 43 years ago I started with GM.

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Old 06-11-2022, 12:00 PM   #929
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Just realized tomorrow is my seniority date: June 11, 1979 (so - hmm, carry the 1, etc) = 43 years ago I started with GM.

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Awesome Sir! There's something special about sticking out a long career. For me I'll hit 35 years with my employer in a couple months, sure makes for a more comfortable pension.
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Old 06-13-2022, 10:58 AM   #930
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happy "anniversary" Keith! glad to see you are still onboard here.
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Old 06-20-2022, 05:11 PM   #931
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Just realized tomorrow is my seniority date: June 11, 1979 (so - hmm, carry the 1, etc) = 43 years ago I started with GM.

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Congrats!!!!

My son and I do vehicle transport now that I have retired and we recently have been getting some contracts from Jack Cooper to haul work trucks out of the Holiday Drive lot. I assume the computer chips and coming in
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Old 06-29-2022, 06:46 PM   #932
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy

Keith, since you've been involved in engineering work at GM over this time period, I figured you might know the answer to a question I've had.

Is there any recorded account of the development of the gen3 small block? Did you see much of that yourself first-hand?

It would be interesting to hear more details about it. There's certain aspects to that engine that seem pointless except from a hotrodding perspective. Did the potential for hotrodding and aftermarket parts supply factor in at all in the design of the engine?

Engineering stuff fascinates me, particularly the interplay between good engineering, low cost, and expectations. Anytime there was a major shift in a product line, there are obviously a bunch of fun engineering decisions to study, mock, and praise accordingly. The John Deere changeover from the 2-cylinder tractors to the new generation of tractors in 1960 is a really interesting situation, and I expect the gen3 LS engines had a similar story.
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Old 01-19-2023, 04:36 PM   #933
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Hi Keith,

I have an assembly plant question. I sent you a Private Message.

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Old 03-24-2023, 04:30 PM   #934
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy

This just in:

https://www.nmcadigital.com/blog/kei...g-classes/2148

Wasn't quite sure where to put it so I figured this was as good a spot as any.

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Old 03-24-2023, 06:11 PM   #936
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Old 03-24-2023, 08:13 PM   #937
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Man thats epic Ken! Proud of you brother!

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Old 03-24-2023, 09:40 PM   #938
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy

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very cool!!! I agree with the above statement as well!! you are a valueable resource & your input is always appreciated & respected....
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That’s awesome Keith - thanks for sharing!

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Old 03-27-2023, 06:16 PM   #941
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Congrats on your article Keith! Just read the whole thing. Very cool! I can barely keep the same truck for more than 4 years let alone 40! We’ll done!
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Old 03-28-2023, 07:20 AM   #942
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Thank you Keith, you’re a valuable member of this forum and we are fortunate to have you hang your hat here.
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Old 03-29-2023, 01:30 PM   #943
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Great article about a great person.
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Old 03-29-2023, 07:09 PM   #944
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Wasn't quite sure where to put it so I figured this was as good a spot as any.

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Very cool!!!
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Old 03-30-2023, 10:38 AM   #945
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Nice article, congratulations!
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Cool article, congrats! Thanks for sharing, Keith!
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I'm glad I stumbled on to my recent post about drive shaft angles thank Keith
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Keith glad to see you are still around enjoying vehicles. I have talked about this thread a few times with guys here at work that grew up near GM in Michigan. Keep on keepin on
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Old 09-28-2023, 09:35 AM   #949
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Thanks, everyone -

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Post #8888!

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