Blue Oval Teen Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 IN SEARCH OF THE LAST TAURUS October 22, 2006 Truett Cathy says he owes a lot to the Atlanta-area Ford plant that produces the Taurus. He credits the success of his first restaurant to business from Ford workers across the street. That's why the Chik-fil-A founder is seeking the last Ford Taurus to roll off of the assembly line when production of the model ends Friday. Chick-fil-A spokesman Don Perry told Daniel Yee of the Associated Press that Cathy has "a commitment from the plant" to receive the last Taurus. "Ford spokeswoman Anne Marie Gattari said the details were not completely settled, although the company is 'working to make it happen,'" says Yee. "We want to sell him that last vehicle because we know how much it would mean to him," she said, adding that the deal was undecided because the last vehicles scheduled for production were meant to go into a rental fleet... In Search of the Last Taurus - LA Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendew_15 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 We actually built an extra unit on Friday night for him.It had no tag or transponder on it sent to paint right at the end of the shift.He will get the last one he has been great to our plant over the years and endorses Ford Motor 100%,he will get the car he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAC_Sparky Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 That's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Now that is a pretty neat story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasyfrank Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I know where that Chik-Fil-A is located, I've ate there several times when I lived in Atl back in the 80's. I still can't believe they are closing up the Hapeville plant. They should of gotten a new product......like the Fusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuup_2000 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 He is planning on buying lunch for the entire plant next week (I think Tuesday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGarabaldi Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Truitt Cathy is a class act. He has supported FoMoCo since the inception of Chic-fil-a. Of course the origional dwarfhouse is across the street. Ford employees helped build his business, and he has always been appreciative of that fact. Y'all have a good one Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12pointer Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 This is a pretty cool thing !!!! My hats off to him the USA needs more people like him in business. Hell he should run for PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!! HE'S GOT MY VOTE!! :happy feet: TRUITT CATHY YOU THE MAN!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipefitter Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 :beerchug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYCATFAN Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Now that's a true American patriot! What a cool thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Does anyone have a picture of the last one? I hope someone posts it as Mr. Cathy gets the car. Anyway thank you Atlanta for building my 2 Taurus SHO's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendew_15 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Last one is not officially built yet.It will be sometime Tuesday night in Body I will get pictures of it as it goes thru the metal finish area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Bennet Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Truly Awesome! :bandance: maybe we can get him to open some Chik-fil-as up here in Detroit and Chicago and Windsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkBuilt Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Cool story. I love Chik-Fil-A . They have the best and healthiest chicken. Its funny ,Aramark left NAP before this shutdown. Now we have Chik-Fil-A in the body shop cafeteria. :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXM69 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Chic-Fil-A has always been number 1 in my book. Great chicken sandwiches and observers a Sunday day of rest for their employees. Now that Truitt wsnts the last Taurus from the employees who helped build and continue his business makes Chic-Fil-A even better. Too bad we don't have any here in Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendew_15 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Here are some pics of segment 2 respot and segment 5 respot tonight as we wind down the night.Also some Pics at clamp-up and the metal finish line.Enjoy. more... Edited October 24, 2006 by hendew_15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionj Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Shame they left us hanging in the Body shop cafeteria last night at NAP. If you say you will be there be there. At least LuLu's Hot Dogs showed up in the paint cafeteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionj Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Uh Oh they are at it again tonight! Chicken nuggets anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionj Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I hope LuLu's Hot Dogs wants the last F150 built at NAP at least we know they mean what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendew_15 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I hope LuLu's Hot Dogs wants the last F150 built at NAP at least we know they mean what they say. What are you exactly talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGarabaldi Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hendew, Thanks for the pics, I also took a bunch today with the dinky little camera that they gave us today. Have a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionj Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 What are you exactly talking about? The Cafeteria (Casketeria) operater pulled out due to NAP closing announcement. Various local food companies agreed to sell food in each of the cafeterias thus keeping the contractual stipulations on food on site met. Well all have done so except for CHIK FIL A, or should I say CHIK FAIL F! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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