How Mr. Chrysler started his Company

A quick, good, and informative read about the engineering DNA that made Chrysler

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A few points stood out for me, his formal schooling ended when he was 15, he was considered "quite intelligent", he was technically very knowledgeable, at 44 in 1919 his salary working for other companies had risen to $1,000,000 yearly, and 6? years later he created Chrysler.

Excellent article about Walter Chrysler, thanks for posting the link.

Dean Prevolos said:

Excellent article about Walter Chrysler, thanks fir posting the link.

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As of now, this post has had 252 views. I have no idea how many actually read the article. but you are the only one that felt it was worth commenting on, of which I totally agree.
Must be a Florida thing?

yes , vp at buick , made over willis overland , purchased maxwell vehicle plant hired the dodge brothers and history was made , for chrysler and dodge . lets talk the dodge brothers , made model t motors for ford , they where paid and given stock in ford motor co . and when the dodge family cashed in on that stock . well they didn't have to work for a living . and ford thought he was getting the better end of that deal , lol . and here is my 1924 willis-overland touring car body , now on a model a frame . it's a true rat , willis body , ford frame and rear axle , chevy grille shell , plymouth front axle , parts make it what it is now . oh ya peter build headlights . it's just yard art right now , could be more . only time will tell .

Now that is truly a "rust bucket". Hopefully you will complete the build and you will have a really special rat rod. Thanks for sharing.

Since we have touched already on the DNA that preceded Chrysler, here are a few of it's buyer friendly resulting innovations over the years:

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Not sure how accurate the list might be.