Look what I found at the Monterey Historics this weekend. - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ghlkal · 11-24-2014

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Originally Posted by rockerarm

I remember this car. In 1987-88 I worked for a tech writing company in Southfield Mi that contracted to GM to do tech service procedure development and produce factory service manuals, bulletins and labor time studies. I was the machanic.

Welcome Will.

I agree with Cliff, that job sounds like a lot of fun ...

rockerarm · 11-25-2014

Thanks guys,
It was a fun job. We also had the prototype 1986 coupe with the 1st ZR1/LT5 conversion on it. It had a phase I engine and ran like a scalded rabbit. With the standard width 86 body the tires protruded from the openings and it looked like a hot rod.

It was also interesting driving "either of them" around the streets of Southfield and Dearborn. This red car drew a lot of attention. In 88 most folks had only heard about the ZR1.

I'll dig up some pictures from that time and post them sometime soon.

Will.

GOLDCYLON · 11-25-2014

Welcome aboard Will. If you do please post them up. GC

RyanChappel · 11-25-2014

Especially the peek into the inner sanctum of how the automobile industry worked, 'back in the day'. Please share more....

rockerarm · 11-25-2014

[B][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"][QUOTE]The company was a automotive technical service company that was contracted by GM, and I contracted my services as a protoype mechanic to them.

The primary object was to develope service procedures from scratch and translate them to a segmented procedure to be converted to a service manual. It included development of many of the special tools needed for spicific procedures, so I got to work closely with a Kent Moore rep also.
Once a procedure was developed and approved by GM, we would then establish the labor times based on the procedure.
It was very interesting and I had access to the Milford Mich advance product facilities. I attended many advance product seminars there. We also developed many procedures and time studies for Cadillac and Pontiac ..... (remember the Fiero's), fun little cars.

Heres a couple pictures I dug up..................[/ This is the red 0003 VIN car..... norice the "LT5" emblem on the rear facia.

GOLDCYLON · 11-25-2014

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The company was a automotive technical service company that was contracted by GM, and I contracted my services as a protoype mechanic to them.

The primary object was to develope service procedures from scratch and translate them to a segmented procedure to be converted to a service manual. It included development of many of the special tools needed for spicific procedures, so I got to work closely with a Kent Moore rep also.
Once a procedure was developed and approved by GM, we would then establish the labor times based on the procedure.
It was very interesting and I had access to the Milford Mich advance product facilities. I attended many advance product seminars there. We also developed many procedures and time studies for Cadillac and Pontiac ..... (remember the Fiero's), fun little cars.

Heres a couple pictures I dug up..................[/ This is the red 0003 VIN car..... norice the "LT5" emblem on the rear facia.

Very kueal

Blue Flame Restorations · 11-26-2014

Neat stuff!

FU · 11-26-2014

We love to hear history related to these cars . Thanks' !

ZR1North · 12-20-2014

Thanks for this, Will. Love to have you come talk to us at an event this year - The Gathering in Bowling Green, Back to the Bricks in Flint, Carlisle...

rockerarm · 12-21-2014

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Originally Posted by ZR1North

Thanks for this, Will. Love to have you come talk to us at an event this year - The Gathering in Bowling Green, Back to the Bricks in Flint, Carlisle...

That might be interesting. I have a long standing desire to visit the Corvette museum in Bowling Green. Something to think about.

What would be the dates of your meet there....?

Will.

11-25-2014	#12
rockerarm Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Heart of dixie, Alabama Posts: 5	Re: Look what I found at the Monterey Historics this weekend. Thanks guys, It was a fun job. We also had the prototype 1986 coupe with the 1st ZR1/LT5 conversion on it. It had a phase I engine and ran like a scalded rabbit. With the standard width 86 body the tires protruded from the openings and it looked like a hot rod. It was also interesting driving "either of them" around the streets of Southfield and Dearborn. This red car drew a lot of attention. In 88 most folks had only heard about the ZR1. I'll dig up some pictures from that time and post them sometime soon. Will.

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11-25-2014	#14
RyanChappel Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Boone County, Indiana Posts: 132	Thanks Will, very interesting stuff.. Especially the peek into the inner sanctum of how the automobile industry worked, 'back in the day'. Please share more....

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