Guide Lamp Div of GMC History - By Charles W Bullock (The plants
shown in the black and white photo were the former Delco-Remy Arvac
buildings used to make cranking motors and also headlights.)
Electrovair
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Electric Concept Car using a Corvair
Delco-Light Plants-
Before the Rural Electrification of the US there were DC Delco-Light systems
available. This was a GM Division in Dayton, OH until 1947.
Also see our Allied Division page for more information.
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Video - This is a 1950's era Delco Battery commercial featuring the
Delco Battery in US Air Force Ground Control Radar use
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Video - This undated video would appear to be of 1926-27vintage as
Plant 6, built in 1926 is complete but Plant 8 is not yet built.
If one stops the video at 4 seconds it is also evident that the Plant 1
addition along Columbus Avenue, completed in 1929 is also absent.
This video gives an excellent look a the production of Klaxon horns, DC
Generators and Distributors.
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Video - Gary Price "Delco Remy Assembly Line Eight Hour Blues"
Yes, the DR Blues are gone but so are the well paying jobs they
provided.
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Video - Voice over video of the Delco-Remy "Regulation and Charging
Circuit Booklet".
Delco-Remy Battery Commercial -
This circa 1958 commercial features a Douglas C-124
Globemaster. The Delco battery is shown at the two and ten second minute mark.
It is the battery for a military forklift truck. Also notable is
the can of Delco-Remy battery acid which is being added to the battery.
Be sure to visit my Warbirds and Airshows and US Automobile Industry in
WWII websites!
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Motors, Delphi Holdings, Remy International, or Borg-Warner. The content is to
only present a historical perspective of the plants and products of the former
Delco-Remy Division previous to 1994. All content presented on this website is
for general information only. Website designed and maintained by
David D Jackson.
Contact: David D Jackson