Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SS Tim · 01-01-2013, 05:34 AM

Found a period picture of the Fremont,CA GM Assembly Plant dated 8/72 for those that might be interested. There have been a lot of changes there since then.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CA...A_-_544723.jpg

History link with more pictures.
http://www.ultra-high-compression.com/fremont-tour.html

**special-K** · 01-01-2013, 08:29 AM

That's so beautiful!!

shawno72 · 01-01-2013, 09:00 AM

Wish I was old enough to remember it.

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**med.bronze** · 01-01-2013, 11:07 AM

that's really cool Tim. All three of mine were built there, its neat to see what it looked like now.

budnikguy · 01-01-2013, 11:17 AM

awesome period pic!!

bollybib · 01-01-2013, 11:30 AM

Great timewarp tour of the plant in the history link. Thanks for posting !

factorystock · 01-01-2013, 11:43 AM

Thanks for sharing SS Tim. Great info and photos. A better and simplier time in the Bay Area. Today that same stretch of freeway is 4 lanes in each direction and traffic is averaging about 75 mph ( 10 mph over speed limit).

bruceman1968 · 01-01-2013, 11:57 AM

Wow! 25 trucks and 42 cars per hour. That's amazing!

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sleepertruck72 · 01-01-2013, 03:39 PM

Thats a cool internet tour ! Thanks for sharing !

**MusicMan70** · 01-01-2013, 03:48 PM

That would be my 70's Mecca!

67swb72klb · 01-01-2013, 03:53 PM

that is cool to see my gto was built there thanks !

Sicklajoie · 01-01-2013, 04:27 PM

Who's got the balls to drive a VW Beetle to a GM plant back then??

OregonNed · 01-01-2013, 04:36 PM

My 66 and 68 both were built there!
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Fldawg · 01-01-2013, 05:15 PM

my 70 was bulit there, but it was redone at the Lynn Haven Plant

SS Tim · 01-01-2013, 06:12 PM

Glad everyone like the picture and the link. Was just looking for some information, found the picture and shared it on a whim. Maybe some other period assembly plant pictures will surface as a result. If you have some post them up.

bruceman1968 · 01-01-2013, 09:31 PM

Here are a few of Janesville, code J

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pritch · 01-01-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Who's got the balls to drive a VW Beetle to a GM plant back then??

I see no fewer that 5 V Dubs in that picture. They must be the new guys

I'd love to take a trip back in time to just wander around through the parking lot.

Cool stuff!

tobytuttle · 01-01-2013, 09:43 PM

My 70 monte was built there also

Moline_Puller · 01-01-2013, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the Jaynesville pics...that's where mine came from. It looks like an old high school...lol

Chris
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weever82 · 01-01-2013, 10:13 PM

My 69 wa built in CA, thanks for the pics!

Weev-
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vectorit · 01-01-2013, 10:39 PM

The Freemont plant is the birthplace of my Suburban.

**leddzepp** · 01-01-2013, 10:54 PM

Very cool! Also the birthplace of my 72...then sold through Crest Chevrolet in San Bernardino (which is still in business today)
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CrewCab59 · 01-01-2013, 10:59 PM

Some good info here.

http://www.gmsalariedretirees.com/GMplantHistory.html

CTENTA1 · 01-02-2013, 12:32 AM

I was hoping to find some info from the Saint Louis Missouri plant but I had no luck with google.

1971 Blazer

**Already Gone** · 01-02-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Here are a few of Janesville, code J

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Thanks for these pictures, my 1994 Suburban was built at Janesville.

01-01-2013, 05:34 AM	#1
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Found a period picture of the Fremont,CA GM Assembly Plant dated 8/72 for those that might be interested. There have been a lot of changes there since then. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CA...A_-_544723.jpg History link with more pictures. http://www.ultra-high-compression.com/fremont-tour.html Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-01-2013, 08:29 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant That's so beautiful!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2013, 09:00 AM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Wish I was old enough to remember it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-01-2013, 11:07 AM	#4
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant that's really cool Tim. All three of mine were built there, its neat to see what it looked like now. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

01-01-2013, 11:17 AM	#5
budnikguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,316	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant awesome period pic!!

01-01-2013, 11:30 AM	#6
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Great timewarp tour of the plant in the history link. Thanks for posting ! __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

01-01-2013, 11:43 AM	#7
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,354	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Thanks for sharing SS Tim. Great info and photos. A better and simplier time in the Bay Area. Today that same stretch of freeway is 4 lanes in each direction and traffic is averaging about 75 mph ( 10 mph over speed limit).

01-01-2013, 11:57 AM	#8
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Wow! 25 trucks and 42 cars per hour. That's amazing! __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

01-01-2013, 03:39 PM	#9
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Thats a cool internet tour ! Thanks for sharing ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

01-01-2013, 03:48 PM	#10
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant That would be my 70's Mecca! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

01-01-2013, 03:53 PM	#11
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,449	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant that is cool to see my gto was built there thanks ! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

01-01-2013, 04:27 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Who's got the balls to drive a VW Beetle to a GM plant back then?? __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-01-2013, 04:36 PM	#13
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant My 66 and 68 both were built there! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

01-01-2013, 05:15 PM	#14
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant my 70 was bulit there, but it was redone at the Lynn Haven Plant

01-01-2013, 06:12 PM	#15
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Glad everyone like the picture and the link. Was just looking for some information, found the picture and shared it on a whim. Maybe some other period assembly plant pictures will surface as a result. If you have some post them up. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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01-01-2013, 09:31 PM	#16
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Here are a few of Janesville, code J __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

01-01-2013, 09:43 PM	#18
tobytuttle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 412	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant My 70 monte was built there also

01-01-2013, 09:44 PM	#19
Moline_Puller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 202	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Thanks for the Jaynesville pics...that's where mine came from. It looks like an old high school...lol Chris Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2013, 10:13 PM	#20
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant My 69 wa built in CA, thanks for the pics! Weev- Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

01-01-2013, 10:39 PM	#21
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant The Freemont plant is the birthplace of my Suburban. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

01-01-2013, 10:54 PM	#22
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Very cool! Also the birthplace of my 72...then sold through Crest Chevrolet in San Bernardino (which is still in business today) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

01-01-2013, 10:59 PM	#23
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,191	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant Some good info here. http://www.gmsalariedretirees.com/GMplantHistory.html __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

01-02-2013, 12:32 AM	#24
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: Z code / Fremont, CA Assembly Plant I was hoping to find some info from the Saint Louis Missouri plant but I had no luck with google. 1971 Blazer

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