[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Bob Kazian

These stories are of the "Urban Legend" variety that continue to crop up.

They all make out the individuals who worked at GM as being stupid people who didn't know or care what went on.

Personally, I believe they don't even make good stories.

Bob, you are certainly entitled to your opinion but I am afraid you are sorely mistaken.

My stories are the Honest-to-God truth (Trust me, I couldn't make this stuff up!).

I started my GM career 29 years ago at Chevrolet Flint Assembly Plant. I worked there for almost 10 years before moving into Engineering; during that time I have launched product in every GM Truck plant in North America. I also have worked at the GM Proving Ground in Milford Michigan as well as the GM Desert Proving Ground in Mesa Arizona. I am currently managing the engineering portion of a major product line. I believe this combination places me in the unique position of being able to comment, with authority, on many aspects of GM vehicle development and production.

On the historical side, my Dad raced for Royal Pontiac from 1963 - 1969. I grew up traveling to many historic drag strips and events throughout the midwest, and hanging out with many of the gentlemen that are now considered Pontiac legends. My Dad worked for GM for 35 years, in both Manufacturing and Engineering, so I have a link to the past that many others can only imagine having.

These are not urban legends but things I have seen, heard, felt and done with my own two eyes, ears and hands.

If you disregard these, you are sincerely missing out on an opportunity to learn something.

K