Plant tour decision the correct one


GTdrummer

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Encouraged by virtually everyone here, I took my youngest son (22) to Markham. Unlike most normal boys, he had zero interest in going . He and his siblings are much more interested in ball and stick sports which they played through college. However, having just graduated, and knowing where his bread is buttered, he tagged along. Turned out the ATP was in town and we got to see Nadal play. Dumb luck for my son.

We arrive at Multimatic on time and the extremely knowledgeable Pearce begins our tour. He looks at my son who is just under 6’8” and is likely thinking “ I hope dad didn’t buy this for you.” Anyway, as we proceed , Pearce is able to answer every dumb question I ask— and there were many. I was struck by the youthful appearance of many of the workers recalling when I was their age I didn’t know what an Allen wrench was.

Having been to a number of factories this one was clearly different. It was much more a NASCAR shop where team members appeared to be preparing cars for upcoming races. In my former life , I represented drivers and this brought back fond memories.

As you know, we were escorted through all the stations with explanations for each. I told Pearce someone should take notes and pictures to replicate the kinds of books that were done for places like the early Shelby facilities. I’m sure they are.

So the day was unforgettable and you tend to leave the experience breathless. As we returned to our rental Kia, my son’s first words on this historical family event were, “ you know, I haven’t seen a Chik Fil A since we got here.”
 

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LOL.... glad you made the treck. looking forward to touring in the near future..
 

racelance

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Love your story, thanks for sharing. Did you ever find that famous chicken sandwich for him?! ;-)
 

Specracer

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Well... DUH.... We told you so....
 

AJB

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making me hungry... Chik-fil-A is the best. !
andy (ajb)
 

GTJack

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You definitely have an ability with words. Loved the read.
 

Mike Mosing

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Fun read. It a trip worth going on for sure. Congrats.
 

Nafod

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A great father/son trip. Something both of you will remember for a long time. Nothing better than a NFGT to drive the car bug under someone's skin.

Congrats.
 

GTdrummer

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A great father/son trip. Something both of you will remember for a long time. Nothing better than a NFGT to drive the car bug under someone's skin.

Congrats.

Thanks. Yeah, I think he has a better appreciation now. It was great.
 

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Happy to hear you made the journey! !
 

partssmann

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Great read and one day your son will appreciate you bringing him along. Assuming I will not get picked for the remaining allocation, I have put in my request in to attend a friends factory visit for his NGT build.
 

usmcfred

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Glad you enjoyed it. Pearce is the best.

What station number was your GT at?

usmcfred
 

GTdrummer

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Glad you enjoyed it. Pearce is the best.

What station number was your GT at?

usmcfred

4 or 5 I think. Hey, there was another completed car in our paint scheme as well. Dime a dozen. ��
 

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Amazing place to go visit and best of all to see your car in production.