The Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been the home of the Corvette since 1981. In 2017, the plant underwent major renovations and has since been closed to public tours. Several public presentations by plant representatives over the past year have provided the content for this video. The compilation of photos and video clips has been organized in what I believe to be a logical order of plant operations. I am optimistic that plant tours will resume by mid-2019, but hopefully this video will provide a glimpse into what the newly retooled assembly process looks like.
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Corvette Today: Corvette News & Headlines, Early October 2023
The automotive industry is going through a tumultuous time right now with the United Auto Workers striking the Big 3 automakers. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up again with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to bring you the most up-to-date information in the world of Corvette. https://youtu.be/N-JFEwaK2PQ?si=u3tepRnTgFEcCKAM; https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/corve...AyWJ7BnoEURVpA
Besides the UAW strike, here are some of the other Corvette topics that Steve and Keith will discuss:
1. 2024 Corvette production started on Monday, September 18th
2. Two ZR1 prototypes are spotted in Colorado with no wheel coverings and no exhaust sounds
3. A C3 Corvette gets a "Mako-over" into a Mako Shark II
4. A C8 Z06 falls off a lift at a dealership
5. A 2023 70th Anniversary Z06 sells at Mecum for $247,500
6. A Chevy Silverado rolls over a C8 Corvette....ON PURPOSE!
Every other week, CORVETTE TODAY brings you the latest news in the world of Corvette to keep you informed on what's happening with America's Sports Car!
Besides the UAW strike, here are some of the other Corvette topics that Steve and Keith will discuss:
1. 2024 Corvette production started on Monday, September 18th
2. Two ZR1 prototypes are spotted in Colorado with no wheel coverings and no exhaust sounds
3. A C3 Corvette gets a "Mako-over" into a Mako Shark II
4. A C8 Z06 falls off a lift at a dealership
5. A 2023 70th Anniversary Z06 sells at Mecum for $247,500
6. A Chevy Silverado rolls over a C8 Corvette....ON PURPOSE!
Every other week, CORVETTE TODAY brings you the latest news in the world of Corvette to keep you informed on what's happening with America's Sports Car!
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2024 & 2023 Corvette Info Including E-Ray, SR & Z06 Pricing, SR & Z06 Visualizers, 70th Anniversary Info, Press Releases for SR & Z06 & Their Build & Price, Order Guides & Visualizers
2024 Order Guide Here: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...=22639&type=0#
2023 Corvette Brochure: https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...D7Q0fp8nIEE57Y
E-Ray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Official E-Ray Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
Official GM E-Ray Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...and-visualizer
+ 25 KEY E-Ray Components/Factors: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...rs-information
E-Ray Leaked Info/Visualizer: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...tte-e-ray-leak
Z51 & Z06 GM Track Specs: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ecommendations
Z06 BUILD & PRICE: https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...d-price/config
Z06 Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
Z06 MSRP and Options Pricing: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...freight-charge
2023 SR Build & Price: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...up-and-running
*2023 SR & Z06 Official Owners Manual: https://www.corvetteblogger.com/docs...ersManual.pdf; and,
https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...owner-s-manual
* 2023 GM Bash Major Seminar with HQ video: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ore-bash-video
*2023 Stingray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
* COPMPLETE 2023 STINGRAY PRICING: https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ion-Center.pdf
*2023 Stingray (ONLY Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
*70th Anniversary Combined Press Release For SR & Z06: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...iversary-model
*Z06 Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
*Z06 Reveal Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...eveal-pictures
*Z06 Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Order Guide (unofficial): https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-action-center
*Z06 vs Z07 Aero Components: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...s-similarities
2023 Corvette Brochure: https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...D7Q0fp8nIEE57Y
E-Ray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Official E-Ray Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
Official GM E-Ray Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...and-visualizer
+ 25 KEY E-Ray Components/Factors: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...rs-information
E-Ray Leaked Info/Visualizer: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...tte-e-ray-leak
Z51 & Z06 GM Track Specs: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ecommendations
Z06 BUILD & PRICE: https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...d-price/config
Z06 Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
Z06 MSRP and Options Pricing: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...freight-charge
2023 SR Build & Price: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...up-and-running
*2023 SR & Z06 Official Owners Manual: https://www.corvetteblogger.com/docs...ersManual.pdf; and,
https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...owner-s-manual
* 2023 GM Bash Major Seminar with HQ video: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ore-bash-video
*2023 Stingray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
* COPMPLETE 2023 STINGRAY PRICING: https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ion-Center.pdf
*2023 Stingray (ONLY Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
*70th Anniversary Combined Press Release For SR & Z06: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...iversary-model
*Z06 Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
*Z06 Reveal Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...eveal-pictures
*Z06 Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Order Guide (unofficial): https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-action-center
*Z06 vs Z07 Aero Components: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...s-similarities
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2018 Bowling Green Assembly Plant Tour Video
The Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been the home of the Corvette since 1981. In 2017, the plant underwent major renovations and has since been closed to public tours. Several public presentations by plant representatives over the past year have provided the content for this video. The compilation of photos and video clips has been organized in what I believe to be a logical order of plant operations. I am optimistic that plant tours will resume by mid-2019, but hopefully this video will provide a glimpse into what the newly retooled assembly process looks like.
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Thats great!. Skilled workers and lots of robotics and technology. I like the vertical strap at the 3.56 mark on the parts container that says "TO BUILD THE THOROUGHBRED OF SPORTS CARS". Also the words "DREAM BUILDER" on the front of a workers tee shirts.
Didn't see any C8s coming off the assembly line but maybe next time.
Thanks Jag.Last edited by Boomer; 11-22-2018, 08:11 AM.👍 2Comment
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I think I've watched every available C8 build video now so that was interesting. I'd prefer to see all workers in Corvette wear.
Now for the elephant in the room. Nearly all of the workers are not fit. Sorry but it's true
No go look at a Porsche assembly video. Smartly dressed and fit workers.Last edited by John; 11-22-2018, 09:30 AM.2020 C8 Corvette.D.O.B 2/03/2020
Shadow Grey Metallic on Black
2LT, Z51 + MRC. GT1 seats.
Spectra Grey Tridents.
Carbon flash mirrors and spoiler.👍 1Comment
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When I have talked with BGA workers, and as I had 32 tours during the C7 period alone, I was/am impressed by their positive nature, how welcoming they are, their having fun talking among themselves and us tour members while they perform their tasks.
I never noticed what they looked like before the above comment; noticed how well they performed their tasks (my paramount issue).
I too would like to see them all in a Corvette-worker “uniform,” as we see among Ferrari, Porsche, and so many other top competitors plant videos.
Last edited by John; 11-22-2018, 09:33 AM.2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.👍 2Comment
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Jeremy, this is such an outstanding compolialtion, so informational and helpful to us all, for our understanding what is happening, and been happening, since November 1st, with our not being able to get inside the Plant and see the current processes.
Already I have stickied this thread, and made it one of our “featured sliders.”
Thank you jagamajajaran!Last edited by John; 11-22-2018, 09:43 AM.2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.👍 1Comment
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This is part of my viewing schedule in the next hour. I have been having withdrawals from not being inside the Plant. This will be a good interim fix until our “privileges” return. Thank you very much.Last edited by Shadow; 11-22-2018, 11:36 AM.Enjoying my Shadow gray C8. What a car it is.👍 1Comment
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Thanks, friends!
Here are assembly line worker improvements that I know of since Kai Spande took the reins as plant manager...
1) Mutilation Policy - no rings or other jewelry that could damage the car, belt buckles covered or removed, etc.
2) Protective Eye Wear - everyone in the assembly areas must wear protective eye wear.
3) Dress Policies - while they are not uniformed yet, there are places on the line where employees have to wear certain dress items like smocks, etc.
None of these were in place before Kai.👍 3Comment
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Jeremy, i just finished watching it for the third time, each time learning more. You put it together so excellently, that for the first time, i have a feel what a plant tour would actually be like. Love the music, and the little “information brackets” you have included within it.
An A+ job!!!!
2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.👍 2Comment
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I notice Jeremy that you are thinking not until mid-2019 for Plant tours to resume. I think you are correct in this, though that would make the BASH a touch less than super. However, we will be seeing the mid engine C8 there, so all will be excited to attend.
We will again be efinitely driving 2,500 miles each way to again return to the BASH.
Please GM, have the Plant open for public tours for those of us arriving in BG at the end of the 2019 National Corvette Caravan (August 28, 2019).
https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-bowling-green
https://www.corvettecaravan.com/
Last edited by John; 11-22-2018, 12:51 PM.2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.👍 1Comment
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Or you could go to your local T shirt shop and have them make you one. And if you go in with a ME rendering that is in a jpeg form on your computer, bet you could be the first in your town to have one of those too.2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.👍 2Comment
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