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Chicago Assembly: A timeline - 5/26/03 Page 1 of 3 Need "job? mfcareeriu piWFribyftdOiiriiWnr Home Page Essentials CyberSurveys Forums Photo Galleries Weather Horoscope Lottery Giveaways Crossword Contact Us Autos Autos Insider Drive -- Car Reviews -- Latest Deals -- Model Reports Joyrides Business Business Money & Life Careers I -- Find a Job Real Estate -- Find a Home Metro Metro/State Wayne Oakland Macomb Livingston Commuting Obituaries -- Death Notices Schools Special Reports Editorials Columnists Detroit History Nation/World Nation/Wortd Politics/Gov Census Health Religion Technology Sports Sports Insider Lion s/NFL Pistons/NBA Red Wings/NHL Tigers/MLB MSU mU-M lore Colleges ligh Schools iolf Motor Sports Outdoors More Sports Scoreboards Monday, May 26, 2003 Previous Story Latest Autos Next Story Marketpla .-sBrowse iaNew & U seaaEmployr saHomes < iaShop Or Home Del oaStarthoi f>aRenew s E*2Custom< Ford Motor Co Henry Ford built Chicago Assembly in 1924, and the plant begins churning out 600 Model T's a day. Chicago Assembly: A timeline By The Detroit News Building everything from Model T's to the upcoming Five Hundred sedan. Ford's Chicago Assembly plant has been a vital cog in the automaker's 100 year history. A look back at the plant's manufacturing milestones: March 3,1924 Production of Model T's begins at massive new Chicago Assembly Plant on the city's South Side. 1928 Chicago Assembly begins building popular Model A sedan. July 1931 Henry Ford closes 25 plants during Great Depression but keeps Chicago Assembly plant June 2,2003: The Family How Ford family saved dynasty New generation rallies to put a Ford back at top Ford family keeps dynasty alive through five generations May 26,2003: The Factories Ford ties hopes for the future to historic plant Chicago Assembly: A timeline May 19,2003: The Cars Pony car was birth of hot-rod culture How Ford created an icon May 12,2003: The Dealers Oldest dealership models Ford mettle Ford dealer milestones May 5,2003: The Workers Working-class Fords share owners' destiny, dedication Ford shapes the workplace Series examines Ford legacy, future Autos In: Autos In Monday, M< Ford tie: future to hi: Chicago timeline New SU' test automs Aviator off Toyota, from Indy fi GM to ci in Baltimon Chryslei raises Daimler! plans for W GMtosi fueled vehi< Mitsubis encourages DaimlerChr Toyota t interior mat Ford saj shielded fir bids Chryslei for Windsoi Teamste could go or Nissan r percent pro Ford up) earnings EDS chit Nissan c net on new cuts Nissan. S-FORD-950 SCF-FORD-3860 ItH-n'/Airurti/ rlotnonro nrim /oi ifArt nrt/lAr/n'l /O/J/oflQ 1 1 1 Kfm 1 /I B/OAAC i jPhicago Assembly: A timeline - 5/26/03 Page 2 of 3 Entertainment Entertainment Events -- Event Finder Movies/TV/DVD -- Movie Finder -- TV Listings Eats & Drinks -- Restaurants -- Wine Report Books CD Reviews Escapes Casino Guide Michigan's Best Living Lifestyle Homestyle Fitness Forums News Talk Autos Talk Wings Talk Lions Talk Pistons Talk Tigers Talk Big 10 Talk High Schools Movie Talk Tech Talk open. June 1941 Ford becomes the last major automaker to sign labor contract with the United Auto Workers union. 1942-45 Civilian production stops during World War II. Chicago Assembly builds M-8 armored cars and M-20 armored reconnaissance vehicles. 1945 Civilian production resumes with the two-door Mercury sedan 1949 Chicago Assembly produces 1949 Ford. 1953 Production of Ford F-100 pickup begins. 1964 After 40 years of production, Chicago Assembly shuts down its truck operations. 1974 Production begins on Torinos. 1976 First Torino comes off the line. 1981 Chicago Assembly plant begins Ford Grenada and Mercury Cougar production. September 1983 First Ford LTD and Mercuiy Marquis come off production line. 1985 Ford spends $205 million to modernize Chicago factory to build the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. Jan. 1986 First Taurus and Mercury Sable models come off the line. The mid-size car becomes a huge success that fuels Ford's comeback. March 9,2003: The Celebration Ford's 100th is big party: Beyonce Knowles, Toby Keith to perform during 5day gala Dearborn plans for Ford fest: 100,000 expected; parking will be tight The Henry Ford aims high: Dearborn landmark to spend $200 million to become No. 1 U.S. historical attraction Ford Motor Co. During World War II, the plant produces M-8 armored cars and M-20 reconnaissance vehicles. Ford Motor Co A limited number of Torinos, the car "Starsky & Hutch" drove to fame, roll off the line in 1976. Ford Motor Co. Ford Five Hundred Comment on this story Send this story to a friend Get Home Delivery boost cars Ford pal on legacy, | Supreme out $290 mi against For Incentivi price incre< GM raisr Sections _ Monday Select inc Copy The t Use of this agreemer Service (up lAAA/^ r 1 fAA A P" IA // AA 1 n 4 i r 1 . 1 M AJAAA^  - ^Chicago Assembly: A timeline - 5/26/03 Page 3 of 3 1995 Second-generation Taurus/Sable debuts to mixed reviews and lukewarm sales. Its oval-themed design turns off many buyers. September 1999 Ford reaches $17.5 million deal with federal government to settle sexual harassment suits at Chicago Assembly plant and a nearby stamping factory. 2000 Ford, local and state governments and a private developer agree to spend $250 million to create new automotive supplier manufacturing campus in southeast Chicago to support Chicago Assembly. Nine suppliers will create up to 1,000 jobs in the 155-acre park starting in 2003. 2004 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego set to debut, followed by Ford Freestyle crossover. Sources. Ford Motor Co. and Detroit News research Previous Story Next Story htttv/Aim/w Hpfnpu/o pnm^nn^/oiitAcinciHpr/n^n^/OA/nAC I HAA 1 1 kim 1 /in/onnc