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Old 6/15/24, 12:00 AM
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R.I.P FORD AUSTRALIA

We once had thriving car manufacturing businesses in Australia; FORD, CHRYSLER & GM & many more smaller ones.
The unions killed the goose that laid the golden egg.
Here are some pics of the FORD Plant etc.
I detest Unions & Governments

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So cool ,and so sad at the same time. and
My mate in Woodcroft SA tells me about it often. He's a real car guy and currently working on this that he just brought home last year.



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Originally Posted by MustangOldYellow
We once had thriving car manufacturing businesses in Australia; FORD, CHRYSLER & GM & many more smaller ones.
The unions killed the goose that laid the golden egg.
Here are some pics of the FORD Plant etc.
I detest Unions & Governments

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I'm With You on Unions & Governments!

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So cool ,and so sad at the same time. and
My mate in Woodcroft SA tells me about it often. He's a real car guy and currently working on this that he just brought home last year.
I Like To Pick Out The Parts on The Aussie Cars Which Resemble U.S. Spec Cars. On This One I See The E-Body Challenger Exterior Door Handles, Steering Column,Tuff Wheel Steering Wheel, Seats and Brake Pedal Pad. All Similar Circa 1970! Floor Console Looks Like My 73 340 Duster I Once Owned. Overall Car Shape is Similar to 68 Cuda.

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Originally Posted by 05stangkc
I Like To Pick Out The Parts on The Aussie Cars Which Resemble U.S. Spec Cars. On This One I See The E-Body Challenger Exterior Door Handles, Steering Column,Tuff Wheel Steering Wheel, Seats and Brake Pedal Pad. All Similar Circa 1970! Floor Console Looks Like My 73 340 Duster I Once Owned. Overall Car Shape is Similar to 68 Cuda.

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WOW!! Sharp MOPAR eyes!! I believe this car was Australia's version of a Charger.
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Nothing personal against the unions, as they're in existence to protect workers rights... It's the Governments which are ruining the auto industry with their clean air/EV B.S agenda.... The decisions should be left to the automakers and private sector, not the governments!
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Originally Posted by 05stangkc
I Like To Pick Out The Parts on The Aussie Cars Which Resemble U.S. Spec Cars. On This One I See The E-Body Challenger Exterior Door Handles, Steering Column,Tuff Wheel Steering Wheel, Seats and Brake Pedal Pad. All Similar Circa 1970! Floor Console Looks Like My 73 340 Duster I Once Owned. Overall Car Shape is Similar to 68 Cuda.

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Nothing personal against the unions, as they're in existence to protect workers rights... It's the Governments which are ruining the auto industry with their clean air/EV B.S agenda.... The decisions should be left to the automakers and private sector, not the governments!
Just speaking for Australia here with the Unions & the demise of our car manufacturing industries.
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Originally Posted by MustangOldYellow
Just speaking for Australia here with the Unions & the demise of our car manufacturing industries.
Thanks for clarifying and yes, I agree 100% regarding the demise of your car manufacturing industry due to your Unions as being the reason... As I mentioned before, the purpose for the Unions were established to protect our autoworkers rights... However, I should have clarified by saying the purpose of Unions should be there for protecting the rights of all autoworkers in both North America and Australia (Globally)
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