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Title: 1953 Hydra-Matic plant fire info search
Post by: Jeff Maltby #4194 on January 08, 2005, 05:14:00 PM
Where can I find the complete story with pictures about this nightmare event ?

Thanks in advance.

Jeff 49 fastback
Title: Re: 1953 Hydra-Matic plant fire info search
Post by: Rusty Shepherd CLC 6397 on January 08, 2005, 06:32:30 PM
Im betting the Detroit Public Library (Rose and Robert Skillman Branch)would be able to help you as it houses the National Automotive History Collection.
Title: Re: 1953 Hydra-Matic plant fire info search
Post by: Paul W Allen CLC #20193 on January 09, 2005, 06:12:32 AM
Jeff,

Here you go!

http://www.autotran.us/TheGreatHydraMaticFire.html

Paul
53 Coupe
Dynaflow
Title: Re: 1953 Hydra-Matic plant fire info search
Post by: Jay Friedman on January 09, 2005, 01:52:05 PM
Many years ago I read a comprehensive article in a Fortune magazine issue of late 53 or sometime in 54 on the Hydramatic plant fire.

Jay Friedman