Del70

Does anyone know of a site that has old factory assembly line images of 70-72 Cutlasses/442s being built ..?

WhatIf

The GM photo store has one.



Here's the link for the Oldsmobiles: http://www.gmphotostore.com/Oldsmobi...artments/1003/

My442

That is a staged photo.

At the GM plant in Framingham in 1972, all assembly line workers had to wear coveralls.....no exceptions.

69Rman

Not that it would make a difference, but that photo would have to be late in 1969 or early '70. The car is a 1970 442.
Probably had the same rules though in 1970 as in 1972.
Duane

joe_padavano

Of course, ALL of the official GM press photos will have been staged photos...

I'm curious as to what exactly they are doing in that photo. Front end alignment?

WhatIf

My guess would be front end alignment. Not sure if this photo is staged though? I believe the last step in assembly would be front end alignment, headlight adjustments, then maybe through the water booth to check for leaks? The entire car seems to be finished, and this appears to be the end of the line for final adjustments before it leaves the building. Just guessing...

MX442

At first glance, I thought they were painting the stripe. At second look, I don't have a clue. Regardless, still a cool photo.

Del70

they are applying the paint stripe...fixture is used to guide the roller along the body..