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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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Ford and GM to build new tranny together!

Check this one out. So where is Chrysler on this?<br><br>http://news.ft.com/servlet/ContentSe...=1012571727114
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Re:Ford and GM to build new tranny together!

Nex thing you know they'll be putting the Cummins in the Ford trucks...
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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Wow does this mean we may all one day drive &quot;chords&quot; or &quot;Fevy's&quot;?<br><br>You know DC can't be happy about this!
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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Ya thats a good idea but I don't think we will ever see it. I've gone to these big meetings before with GM and DC and I can't see how these guy's could pull off something like that.
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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Ya know... the article mentioned that GM/Ford were going to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars to this project. (Or somehting like that)<br><br>Well, They could save a truck load of money and just pay me $4000.00 and I'd mail them a DTT or ATS tranny!<br><br> <br><br><br><br> :<br>Rich<br>
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Re:Ford and GM to build new tranny together!

You got that right, DD. [undecided]
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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Quote from the article:<br>The project is for front wheel drive six speed automatic gearboxes that the two carmakers hope will offer 4-8 per cent lower fuel use than existing four speed automatics.<br><br>I don't think I'll ever have to worry about driving that vehicle.<br>Unless some mates the Cummins to a front wheel drive full size pick-up.<br><br>
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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Unless some mates the Cummins to a front wheel drive full size pick-up
<br><br>Ive got some torches! <br><br>Hmmm... lets see. I could try it on my neighbors Chevy P/U!<br><br> <br><br>Rich
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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[quote author=DieselDaze link=board=10;threadid=5804;start=0#51759 date=1034379226]<br>
Unless some mates the Cummins to a front wheel drive full size pick-up
<br><br>Ive got some torches! <br><br>Hmmm... lets see. I could try it on my neighbors Chevy P/U!<br><br> <br><br>Rich<br>[/quote]<br><br> But then what will he use as a boat anchor? ;D
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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Ford could of least picked a good partner,at least better than GM like DC :
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