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Bob Bidonde 12-09-2019 02:48 PM

Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line
 

https://footage.framepool.com/en/sho...-assembly-line


I stumbled upon this video. My 1931 Coupe was made in this plant. Of special interest to me are:
> Front fender with running board apron attached is installed on frame already having the running board;
> Downward tilt of headlamps;
> Leather-Back Victoria driving out of the plant dates this film to November 1930 - March 1931;
> Roadster has 1931 NY license plates.

1931 flamingo 12-09-2019 02:59 PM

Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line
 

NEAT ! Thanks for posting
Paul

Bob Bidonde 12-09-2019 03:17 PM

Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line
 

I note some things in the film:
> All the wheels appear to be black;
> Radiator caps are the standard type - no Quails;
> Body when dropped onto the frame already has pin stripes.

Steve Plucker 12-09-2019 08:59 PM

Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line
 

Thanks for sharing Bob.

I sure would like to see THE REST of this 2:00 minute U-Tube Video.

There got to be more.

There are other assembly line videos out there in the same short context...again, it would be nice to see what has been cut out on these.

Pluck

jb-ob 12-09-2019 09:16 PM

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- Pin striping was usually done immediately after the bodies where painted, long before they 'met' the chassis.

WTSHNN 12-09-2019 09:37 PM

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Also notice the Goodyear flags are painted on all the tires.

-Tim

Tudortomnz 12-10-2019 01:04 AM

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Headlamps were aligned & focused at end of the line, hence the downward tilt beforehand.
Looks like the std. cars got the all s/s 'shell & Deluxes the new 3 piece at this time.
Great video. Those guys on the line had to work fast.

ericr 12-10-2019 07:55 AM

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Tudortomnz, I noticed the same thing, there was quite a hustle on that line. Always amazes me how the parts just slid into place without all the hassle we go through today trying to get things to fit.


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