Van Nuys plant question
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Van Nuys plant question
when where third gens built at this plant? what years? I have been doing some investigating and may have found something very interesting.
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Third generation cars were built in Van Nuys there entire run from 1982 to 1992. the plant closed in 1992 when the last 3rd gen, a Red Z28 coupe rolled off the line. Chris
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Car: 90 IROC
Engine: 406
Transmission: GMPP 93/4L60
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27
Just look for the peeling paint,I can always tell a car that was built there by the paint.
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Black 90 IROC, L98, A4, 323 gear. SuperRamed 406 in the works!
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In episode 41 of The A Team {Trouble on Wheels] there are shots of the Van Nuys auto plant.
I recently had the chance to meet Dirk Benedict at a convention in Detroit and asked him if he could remember anything about shooting in the Van Nuys area. He said that there was many shoots in the Van Nuys area and the auto plant featured in episode 41 may have very well been the one that made the camaros.
So my question would be how many auto plants where in Van Nuys around 08/84?
If your lucky you might catch this episode on TVland. I have all 94 episodes of the A Team on tape so if anybody wants a copy of this particular episode, mail me.
I recently had the chance to meet Dirk Benedict at a convention in Detroit and asked him if he could remember anything about shooting in the Van Nuys area. He said that there was many shoots in the Van Nuys area and the auto plant featured in episode 41 may have very well been the one that made the camaros.
So my question would be how many auto plants where in Van Nuys around 08/84?
If your lucky you might catch this episode on TVland. I have all 94 episodes of the A Team on tape so if anybody wants a copy of this particular episode, mail me.
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Car: was: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: was: L69
Transmission: was: 700-R4
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MikeH:
Just look for the peeling paint,I can always tell a car that was built there by the paint.</font>
Just look for the peeling paint,I can always tell a car that was built there by the paint.</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ihateallmustangs:
So my question would be how many auto plants where in Van Nuys around 08/84? If your lucky you might catch this episode on TVland. I have all 94 episodes of the A Team on tape so if anybody wants a copy of this particular episode, mail me.</font>
So my question would be how many auto plants where in Van Nuys around 08/84? If your lucky you might catch this episode on TVland. I have all 94 episodes of the A Team on tape so if anybody wants a copy of this particular episode, mail me.</font>
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BTW, the last vehicle out of Van Nuys (I remember watching the ceremony on the news) was a red/black stiped heritage Z28 L98. Don't know if the guy still has it or not, apperantly he was there though out the build of the car (I think he was local).
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 6.6L 406
Transmission: T-56
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MRZ28HO:
California had only one GM assembly plant, and that would be the Van Nuys facility. You do know Hollywood (Burbank is actually where the studio for the A-Team was) is minutes away, right?![](https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif)
BTW, the last vehicle out of Van Nuys (I remember watching the ceremony on the news) was a red/black stiped heritage Z28 L98. Don't know if the guy still has it or not, apperantly he was there though out the build of the car (I think he was local).
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California had only one GM assembly plant, and that would be the Van Nuys facility. You do know Hollywood (Burbank is actually where the studio for the A-Team was) is minutes away, right?
![](https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif)
BTW, the last vehicle out of Van Nuys (I remember watching the ceremony on the news) was a red/black stiped heritage Z28 L98. Don't know if the guy still has it or not, apperantly he was there though out the build of the car (I think he was local).
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1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, 16" IROC rims and ASCD SS hood.
future mods:
SLP headers, completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, NEW PLAN IN THE MAKING:
BUILD A WILD CHEVY 302 JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL Z28 HAD
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 6.6L 406
Transmission: T-56
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MRZ28HO:
California had only one GM assembly plant, and that would be the Van Nuys facility. You do know Hollywood (Burbank is actually where the studio for the A-Team was) is minutes away, right?![](https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif)
BTW, the last vehicle out of Van Nuys (I remember watching the ceremony on the news) was a red/black stiped heritage Z28 L98. Don't know if the guy still has it or not, apperantly he was there though out the build of the car (I think he was local).
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California had only one GM assembly plant, and that would be the Van Nuys facility. You do know Hollywood (Burbank is actually where the studio for the A-Team was) is minutes away, right?
![](https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/wink.gif)
BTW, the last vehicle out of Van Nuys (I remember watching the ceremony on the news) was a red/black stiped heritage Z28 L98. Don't know if the guy still has it or not, apperantly he was there though out the build of the car (I think he was local).
</font>
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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT
1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, 16" IROC rims and ASCD SS hood.
future mods:
SLP headers, completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, NEW PLAN IN THE MAKING:
BUILD A WILD CHEVY 302 JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL Z28 HAD
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Car: was: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: was: L69
Transmission: was: 700-R4
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by super83Z:
They had a ceremony on the news? For the Camaro or the plant? I wish I would have been old enough to know what a Camaro is and to see something like that.</font>
They had a ceremony on the news? For the Camaro or the plant? I wish I would have been old enough to know what a Camaro is and to see something like that.</font>
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