http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/ A list for those interested in the manufacturing of cars, trucks, tractors etc. Both model and prototype discussion is welcome. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:26:54 GMT Jack Tractor http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/417 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/417 http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=226866 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:52:26 GMT Jack Tractor http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/416 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/416 It remains to see what happens with GM. http://www.freep.com/article/20091101/COL14/911010516/1002/NLETTER01/Magna-O Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:31:05 GMT Jack Tractor http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/415 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/415 I had no idea that Studebaker had made a tracked vehicle called the weasel in WW2. I wonder what the tracks were made of. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:10:36 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/414 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/414 This link discusses adding ring and pinion gears and installing traction-adding differentials. I have been in the Auburn Gear plant in Indiana. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:24:46 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/413 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/413 Fort Wayne is one of three plants where GM has consolidated production of full-size pickup trucks. http://tinyurl.com/ygsqf4u Join MobileMachine. Tractors, Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:24:35 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/412 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/412 This Ford small work van looks like something I could use to replace my 2001 Jeep Cherokee when it gets old. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:30:36 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/411 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/411 This link comes from the country of Belarus, where MTZ is located. It looks like the term Altai Krai, the Russian region where Rubtsovsk is located, is also Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:22:01 GMT serious_machining http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/410 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/410 It would be interesting to see some of the Altrack tractors, unfortunately I could not find anything via Google. I wonder what features and specs highlight a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:39:48 GMT torgy1962 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/409 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/409 The plant in Bismarck that is closing makes mini excavators, Toolcats, the S70 skid-steer, and mini track loaders. This production is being transferred to Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:05:30 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/408 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/408 Anyone know what models AvtoVAZ makes? http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=223160 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:05:17 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/407 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/407 Bobcat got bought by Doosan a couple of years ago. Now Bobcat is closing a plant. That seems to be very typical of big buyouts. I think this is the skid steer Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:45:27 GMT Jack Tractor http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/406 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/406 ROYAL OAK - The city created a special district that will allow Saab Cars North America to be eligible for a tax break if it relocates its Detroit headquarters Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:01:12 GMT Jack Tractor http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/405 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/405 This article states the soviets located industries to be away from WW2. "Altrack, a tractor plant at Rubtsovsk in the Altai region, isn't really equipped for Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:19:03 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/404 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/404 VW is hiring from the Chattanooga area. The first phase of the screening is a day of hands-on testing that simulates the workplace. Those who pass the Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:18:33 GMT Jim Peck http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/403 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Auto_Manufacturing/message/403 Toyota is adding engine assembly to their West Virginia plant. http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=222538