SgtSuperbird
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And they sure don't seem to be happy about that 7 millionth engine.
Trenton Engine Plant - May 1968
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No, they really want to get back to work I guess!
I find the background people interesting. They must be the guys on the line asking themselves what are all these suits doing down here???
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Thank you! Taking the time to submit photos like this is incredibly informative. When you may think the smallest item isn't important, it often can help show how 'things were done' and valuable research.
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Nice! Every little piece of the puzzle helps!
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matthon
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Initially I did not see the post that it was not painted yet, so I updated it, however the spark plugs being installed prior to paint appeared to still be a valid question.
I stated I'd probably get crucified for asking, but the pic still looks odd to me.
I originally mentioned the spark plugs, the plug wire looms which I thought had a rubber coating and were black.
I've seen cars myself where the neg cable had paint on it, yet compared to the engine in front, the exhaust manifold looks painted, as well as the valve cover although the bolts for the valve cover do not look painted.
Also, the pcv valve looks painted, on the engine in front it's definitely black, and I would imagine a black pcv against the woman's white shirt would stand out more than it does.
The water pump and housing looks painted, except for 3 bolts holding it to the engine, if not why such a contrast with only those 3 bolts and not the water pump bolts.
The water neck does not look painted compared to the rest of the engine.
Also, the engine in front, not only looks unpainted with dark manifold, pcv, and discolored valve covers, it has a hoist plate on the intake.
If the engine in front is not painted, then the center engine looks painted, and the workers in the background don't look like their painting, or taping off spark plugs.
It looks like a staged photo op. It appears unlikely the suits would drop what they're doing to be on the line the exact moment a milestone is reached, and they certainly wouldn't want a pic, the only pic to be taken, no digital redo, to be of them standing next to an unpainted engine.
Sally, today we'll reach X number of engines, be a dear and make up a pretty sign, tell Betty to get the camera, tell Jack to get an engine ready, and tell the others to meet us down there in their best. Put it on my calendar and fill my whiskey decanter, it's getting low.
I stated I'd probably get crucified for asking, but the pic still looks odd to me.
I originally mentioned the spark plugs, the plug wire looms which I thought had a rubber coating and were black.
I've seen cars myself where the neg cable had paint on it, yet compared to the engine in front, the exhaust manifold looks painted, as well as the valve cover although the bolts for the valve cover do not look painted.
Also, the pcv valve looks painted, on the engine in front it's definitely black, and I would imagine a black pcv against the woman's white shirt would stand out more than it does.
The water pump and housing looks painted, except for 3 bolts holding it to the engine, if not why such a contrast with only those 3 bolts and not the water pump bolts.
The water neck does not look painted compared to the rest of the engine.
Also, the engine in front, not only looks unpainted with dark manifold, pcv, and discolored valve covers, it has a hoist plate on the intake.
If the engine in front is not painted, then the center engine looks painted, and the workers in the background don't look like their painting, or taping off spark plugs.
It looks like a staged photo op. It appears unlikely the suits would drop what they're doing to be on the line the exact moment a milestone is reached, and they certainly wouldn't want a pic, the only pic to be taken, no digital redo, to be of them standing next to an unpainted engine.
Sally, today we'll reach X number of engines, be a dear and make up a pretty sign, tell Betty to get the camera, tell Jack to get an engine ready, and tell the others to meet us down there in their best. Put it on my calendar and fill my whiskey decanter, it's getting low.
Not sure why they show the cable on the inside of the peg leg. It would be right in the direction of interfering with the plug wires. Having it on the outside keeps them separated. I guess whatever works best as long as it's under the bracket.
Could very well have been a photo op and just made some quick dress-ups to make it look a bit more presentable.
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Maybe I'll just leave my cable as is...
dirrk
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Looks to me like the engine in the foreground is not painted, but the one in the center IS painted.
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