VaporDude Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Just when we thought we were going to be able to meet our engine builder during Dearborn 2008, Ford has to do this. http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080811/ford_layoffs.html?.v=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 It doesn't mean the SVT engine builders will be let go. They build all the V8 engines there. All 4.6L and 5.4L engines that are put in F150 and Expeditions. I think there is 8 teams which is only 16 employees that hand build the SVT 5.4L engines for the GT500. So they may not be affected, but they may be offered buyouts where if they take it then someone else would be moved to take over their position. So hopefully it isn't affecting those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Mike Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Just when we thought we were going to be able to meet our engine builder during Dearborn 2008, Ford has to do this. http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080811/ford_layoffs.html?.v=1 Very happy then that I just received my DHL package with my duplicate stamped signature engine plate today. Very cool that Ford Performance sent that out to me........WOO HOO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 Ont GT500 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 It doesn't mean the SVT engine builders will be let go. They build all the V8 engines there. All 4.6L and 5.4L engines that are put in F150 and Expeditions. I think there is 8 teams which is only 16 employees that hand build the SVT 5.4L engines for the GT500. So they may not be affected, but they may be offered buyouts where if they take it then someone else would be moved to take over their position. So hopefully it isn't affecting those guys. It all depends on their seniority. It doesn't matter what department they are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enormous Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 All the SVT techs are high seniority and will not be affected br the reduction. Only the lowest seniority 300 will be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeitch Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Only 1 of are builders was hit by the reduction the rest are all still here in romeo. We now have 14 teams building. lets all hope for no more cutbacks. These are very bad time for the auto industry. i have built shelbys for two years now and hope to be doing it alot longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Only 1 of are builders was hit by the reduction the rest are all still here in romeo. We now have 14 teams building. lets all hope for no more cutbacks. These are very bad time for the auto industry. i have built shelbys for two years now and hope to be doing it alot longer. Thanks for the inside information. I know I have done my part to help keep Ford going. I bought 3 08 vehicles this year alone so I may not be in the market to buy another one for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Only 1 of are builders was hit by the reduction the rest are all still here in romeo. We now have 14 teams building. lets all hope for no more cutbacks. These are very bad time for the auto industry. i have built shelbys for two years now and hope to be doing it alot longer. Glad you're still there Michael. Keep building those killer motors!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRQuarto Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Only 1 of are builders was hit by the reduction the rest are all still here in romeo. We now have 14 teams building. lets all hope for no more cutbacks. These are very bad time for the auto industry. i have built shelbys for two years now and hope to be doing it alot longer. Who did they let go!??!?! I am sorry to hear this Give him our best wishes and hopefully he makes it ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleX Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 For the record, Romeo only builds the 4.6L V8 and the 5.4L SC V8. the 5.4L truck engine is built across the river... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Glad you're still there Michael. Keep building those killer motors!! You have the same engine builders as I do.....one can test drive your car and one can test drive mine. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 You have the same engine builders as I do.....one can test drive your car and one can test drive mine. :happy feet: I would in a second if I could bring it to Dearborn - unfortunately won't be able to drive it there this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I would in a second if I could bring it to Dearborn - unfortunately won't be able to drive it there this year. Why not? Bad legg? Foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Why not? Bad legg? Foot? Traveling earlier that week for work... flying directly into Detroit for the event. Won't be home in time to drive there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporDude Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Traveling earlier that week for work... flying directly into Detroit for the event. Won't be home in time to drive there. I am sure someone would volunteer to drive it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I am sure someone would volunteer to drive it for you. Nice try VD... but NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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