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24-01-2021, 09:41 PM | #1 | ||
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Grays online. I would be surprised if this had not been picked over already.
https://www.grays.com/promotions/ford-geelong
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26-01-2021, 08:39 PM | #2 | ||
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I guess the I6 casting is long gone.
We brought the XW home last year and went past the panel stamping plant, which was being dismantled. Was a bit emotional.
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27-01-2021, 09:45 PM | #3 | ||
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I had a squizz through these last night, made me feel very sad over what we have lost.
I would love to know half the stories this machinery and equipment could tell. It also made me think about how much mechanization is taken for granted. I doubt that the majority would appreciate how much actual work all our machines do.. Ed
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28-01-2021, 10:24 PM | #4 | ||
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So what happens to panel stamping die or mold and tools also what happen to all stamping press machines?? didn't not see off for sale Maybe went to scrap metal
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28-01-2021, 11:14 PM | #6 | ||
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29-01-2021, 02:05 PM | #7 | ||
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29-01-2021, 03:19 PM | #8 | ||
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Where to ? Never saw any Presses, CNC machines, milling or lathes went into Public Auctions or selling sale on behalf of Ford Australia.
Got any proof that Dies and tooling most like scrapped ?? Maybe send overseas to make aftermarket body parts ? Just selling steel work bench, old welding machines and other stuff good for handyman or bins Any handyman will use steel workbench for home users |
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29-01-2021, 03:31 PM | #9 | |||
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And Ford don't care about aftermarket parts now. They were scrapped. They also have channels outside of auctions for getting rid of factory equipment. |
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29-01-2021, 03:40 PM | #10 | |||
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Stamping dies are scrapped. |
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29-01-2021, 06:36 PM | #11 | ||
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yeah, you'd be surprised at the terrible wastage of some large companies, i've heard stories from blue collar guys telling how good gear gets tossed in the bin, such a waste. a company that i work for threw out heavy duty engine hoists , and other workshop equipment, i got a brobo cold saw for free (worth thousands new) , got a hercus lathe for $200, and could of got a bridgeport mill with dro if i tried.
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