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60sStuff 06-05-2021 03:14 AM

Fremont Ca. GM Plant
 
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Many members on this Yenko site own, or have owned automobiles that were built at this Fremont Plant, including myself.

I was given these mint commemorative folders in 1990 from the chief of security at this GM Plant, Mr. Robert Gonsalves.

I worked for the local water district (ACWD) with Mr. Gonsalves son, Steve,
Steve told his dad that I was a GTO enthusiast.
Several weeks later Steve comes to work and hands me this large packet of from his dad. It was souvenirs from the Grand Opening in March 1964.

I was speechless.

Here is the information and color photos in order from within this dedication packet.

The first two photos of the plant.
Summer time.
Winter time. This photo shows the UAW office with red roof across the street.

Too Many Projects 06-05-2021 03:25 AM

That is neat stuff to have.
My '67 Camaro was built at that facility.

chevyman0429 06-05-2021 12:33 PM

I own 2 69 ss chevelles that were built at the Fremont plant. Kinda funny that both cars I accidentally found in Michigan were both built in the Fremont plant. Thanks for sharing.

1967Z28 06-05-2021 02:46 PM

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My '68 C10 Custom came from Fremont. Very cool packet of info and many thanks for posting it here.

olredalert 06-05-2021 02:51 PM

----Very cool, Chris! That plant is huge. Drivetrain parts (engine, etc.) must have been shipped in constantly. Amazing that thy could keep everything in order.....Bill S

70 copo 06-05-2021 03:25 PM

Roll test was always a very desirable job for the workers. I have video of my car doing 100 MPH on the rollers at Norwood and the engine echo through that portion of the plant was tremendous.

Ralph Spears 06-05-2021 03:59 PM

What is there now ?

69M22Z 06-05-2021 04:08 PM

Very cool. Thanks for posting this.👍

Too Many Projects 06-05-2021 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Spears (Post 1550713)
What is there now ?


Tesla plant ?

60sStuff 06-05-2021 05:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Spears (Post 1550713)
What is there now ?

Same place as always, south Fremont.

Tesla now occupies this old GM plant.


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