Ford's Moving Assembly Line Turns 100 Years Old

FLUSHING, Mich. - Ford is loving life on top as it celebrates a variety of historical moments and milestones - we celebrated Henry Ford's 150th birthday, the Ford Mustang is about to have its 50th anniversary, and numerous production milestones have been reached. Adding to the list of Ford celebrations, on October 7 Ford's moving assembly line will turn 100 years old!

Although the assembly line wasn't invented by Henry Ford, he perfected the car-building process on October 7, 1913 as he implemented the process into his factory. The first car to roll off the line 100 years ago next week was the Model T, in Highland Park, Mich. Before the assembly line, cars were put together one at a time, moving from station to station until the vehicle was complete.

When the assembly line was first implemented, it was essentially just a winch and a rope that stretched across 150 feet. More than 140 assembly workers were stationed along the length of the rope and each installed different components as it was dragged across the floor. Although this seems primitive, it cut the production time by three quarters allowing each vehicle to be assembled in just three hours.

As the assembly line evolved, the time that it took to assemble a vehicle quickly decreased. Only a year after the introduction of the assembly line, workers were able to assemble a vehicle in only 90 minutes. Eventually, at the peak of production, a Ford Model T was being built every 24 seconds!

Ford's moving assembly line turns 100 years old which means that the way each one of our vehicle's is produced has 100 years work of knowledge and experience behind it. If you'd like to take a look for yourself and see how far Ford vehicles have come (in production, styling, and more) since 1913, come see us today at Delehanty Ford. We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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Henry Ford Day - July 30, 2013

FLUSHING, Mich.- After a weekend community celebration honoring the life of Ford Motor Company's founder, tomorrow, July 30, 2013, has officially been declared Henry Ford Day in the state of Michigan as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth!

Recognizing Henry Ford's impact on the automotive industry, society, and our state, both the Michigan House and Senate adopted resolutions earlier this year to acknowledge him. So, the Michigan Legislature has declared his birthday, June 30th, Henry Ford Day in the state of Michigan.

“He is recognized for his pioneering spirit and innovation that put the world on wheels, and we honor his contribution to significant social and economic progress.”

Over the weekend the resolutions were presented to Bill Ford and Edsel Ford II at a community celebration at the Henry Ford Estate. During the celebration, the Henry Ford Estate Inc. also announced the official transfer of the Estate from the University of Michigan to the newly formed entity which will restore and reimagine the estate to appeal to the next generation of those interested in the life and times of Henry Ford!

To learn more about all that the Ford brand has to offer today, discover Delehanty Ford. We're located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433. Feel free to give us a call at (810) 659-5688 with any questions you may have. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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Model T's Birthplace Still Alive, 110 Years Later

FLUSHING, Mich.- Ford Motor Company celebrated their 110th anniversary last week, and the 150th birthday of Henry Ford will be celebrated at the end of this month! As the automaker recognizes these significant milestones, we take a look back and also recognize that the industry-changing Model T's birthplace is still alive, 100 years later!

Tracing back the roots of Ford's humble beginnings, leads to the historic Ford Piquette Plant. Located near the Milwaukee Junction rail terminal, which was beneficial for acquiring materials that allowed for quick production, the Piquette Plant first opened in 1904 with an impressive 67,000+ square feet of space.

It took just four years of experimentation with different models, before the Model T was born in 1908 at the Ford Piquette plant. At the start of production, it took workers about 12 hours to completely produce the Ford Model T. Since it took so long, at maximum production in the 67,000 square foot space, the Ford Piquette Plant was only capable of producing 100 Model T's daily.

However, as we know, when vehicle demand increased, the industry quickly responded, thanks to Henry Ford who developed and implemented the assembly line. Once production began on the assembly line, the Piquette Plant drastically increased their output, producing a new car every 12 minutes! Making its mark on history, the Ford Piquette Plant went on to produce over 15 million Model T's before the last vehicle rolled off the line in 1927.

Today, the Ford Piquette Plant has retired vehicle production, but the Model T's birthplace is still alive, 110 years later as a museum and National Historic Landmark. For those who are interested in visiting the landmark museum, the plant has since been restored to it's original state when vehicle production was in full swing.

While we don't have any Model T's for sale, we certainly have a wide selection of both new and used Ford vehicles to meet your needs. Come see us at Delehanty Ford, located at 1510 E. Pierson Road, Flushing, MI 48433, or give us a call at (810) 659-5688. Family-owned and operated, Delehanty Ford has been serving the Greater Genesee County area for over 65 years with customer satisfaction as our top priority. Our sales and service departments are dedicated to providing the best experience for every customer.

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