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Ben K. @ May 4th 2007 10:14PM
Speaking of rumors, the story gets better. Do you get the impression GM changes their plans alot. That's not a bad thing, they reevaluate their strategy constantly. Here's a good example, a year ago Feb., the GM/OKC plant was idled due to slow SUV sales. OKC was competing with Oshawa in Canada for the Camaro. OKC has always been one of GM's best U.S. assembly plants with several J.D. Powers awards. GM invested $700 million at the 27 year old OKC factory just five years ago to build RWD midsize SUV's. In March of 2006 the local union made GM a proposal to save $143 million annually and the state of Oklahoma offered $200 million to retool OKC. Fan clubs and consumers would benefit from the central location at the crossroads of America, Route 66, I35 & I40. Much like Bowling Green, KY, where the Corvette is built, enthusiasts could enjoy car meets and plant tours. OKC would be a great factory for Heritage musclecars. The offer went unheeded. Now, with gas prices going up, a loyal fan base may be the only way to insure the long term success of these great cars. OKC could have been retooled sooner to begin with, since it was idled. Fans and owners deserve to be rewarded with this experience. It has been so successful at the Corvette plant. Go figure. A year and a half to go to Camaro countdown.