The Ford Barn

ericr · 03-17-2016, 09:39 AM

this is a 1920s advertising film depicting assembly of Auburn cars. Though not Ford-related I think the clip is interesting in that it seems that body
fabrication was accomplished with relatively simple processes.

https://youtu.be/pEOw6n1OOh8

Lona · 03-17-2016, 10:24 AM

A very interesting film, thanks for posting it. I reviewed it on my ipad and most of it was too dark to see well...will look at on our desktop to see if it is better.

My, we have come a long way in manufacturing and safety. Many of the assembly methods were primitive and dangerous and extremely manual labor intensive.....OSHA would shut it down in minutes. Can't believe some operations showed spray painting frames right on the assembly line with no enclosures or masks on the operators. Also, little safety mechanisms on the sheet metal press operations.

Did they really test every engine, then tear each one down for inspection and wear? Hard to believe. All in all, a nice look back into the history of our auto industry.

Glen

v bogart · 03-17-2016, 12:24 PM

The part filmed in Williamsport Pa. about the engines I found very interesting My Father worked there in the 40's My sister in law still works there Making Lycoming Airplane Engines. Thank You for posting!

William Kelchner · 03-17-2016, 03:02 PM

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Very interesting especially the labor involved from wax to weld - guess the computerized/robotic plants took care of that

03-17-2016, 09:39 AM	#1
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	1920s body fabrication: Auburn Company this is a 1920s advertising film depicting assembly of Auburn cars. Though not Ford-related I think the clip is interesting in that it seems that body fabrication was accomplished with relatively simple processes. https://youtu.be/pEOw6n1OOh8

03-17-2016, 10:24 AM	#2
Lona Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gloucester, Va Posts: 464	Re: 1920s body fabrication: Auburn Company A very interesting film, thanks for posting it. I reviewed it on my ipad and most of it was too dark to see well...will look at on our desktop to see if it is better. My, we have come a long way in manufacturing and safety. Many of the assembly methods were primitive and dangerous and extremely manual labor intensive.....OSHA would shut it down in minutes. Can't believe some operations showed spray painting frames right on the assembly line with no enclosures or masks on the operators. Also, little safety mechanisms on the sheet metal press operations. Did they really test every engine, then tear each one down for inspection and wear? Hard to believe. All in all, a nice look back into the history of our auto industry. Glen __________________ '31 Model A Deluxe Roadster '31 Chrysler Model 70 Sedan '88 Pontiac Fiero GT '36 Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

03-17-2016, 12:24 PM	#3
v bogart Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Forksville PA. Posts: 44	Re: 1920s body fabrication: Auburn Company The part filmed in Williamsport Pa. about the engines I found very interesting My Father worked there in the 40's My sister in law still works there Making Lycoming Airplane Engines. Thank You for posting!

03-17-2016, 03:02 PM	#4
William Kelchner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Warrenton, Va. Posts: 459	Re: 1920s body fabrication: Auburn Company Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Very interesting especially the labor involved from wax to weld - guess the computerized/robotic plants took care of that