Old Ford Movie.

[T Scott]

A truly fantastic video and a snapshot in time of America's manufacturing might. Had we not had this to fall back on at the outbreak of WWII things might be different today. Unfortunately a lot of this "might" has gone to China these days.
I also agree with Shadetree on the fingers thing. I bet none of those press operators could order three beers with one hand!

[Lawson Cox]

I loved the way the guy was applying the pinstripe. All three lines at the same time. Most of the pin stripers I have ever from original factory motion pictures, it was done with a brush.

[FortyNiner]

Originally Posted by 29AVEE8

Could someone identify the welding process being employed on the axle bells at 3:26?

That looks like wire seam welding to me.

[FlatheadTed]

Yes early Mig welding

[Mafman]

I really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing Ol' Ron!

[Bubsyouruncle]

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As recently as 1969, Western Electric in Cicero, Illinois, had men standing above hot pits doing that same dance with copper wire. They would work 15 minutes and then get a similar break. They were the most highly paid labor in the plant, I was told.

[CC33]

There are so many parts of the film I find amazing. But the part that stands out for me is, how the giant stamps were made with such precision for the frames, fenders, floor pans, etc.
I also love the upholsterer's with the mouth full of tacks. Look closely. There was obviously no such thing as OSHA back then.
Thanks for posting. Love going back in time.