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Ford Model T Upholstery Assembly Line

June 15, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi 2 Comments

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ford Model T Upholstery Assembly Line

The Ford Model T, otherwise known as “Tin Lizzie,” was manufactured from 1908 to 1927 and is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile. Most historians agree that founder Henry Ford’s perfection of the assembly line is what allowed Ford Motor Company to keep prices low, thus making cars available to middle-class Americans and popularizing it as the country’s primary mode of transportation.

Although automobiles existed for decades prior to the Model T’s debut, most were handcrafted and therefore too expensive for the vast majority of Americans. By 1913, however, Ford figured out how to maximize production — namely through a combination of strategically divided tasks along an assembly line driven by conveyor belts. The method was an industry first, decreasing manpower and increasing production eightfold. Timed correctly, the automaker could now roll a new Model T off its assembly line every three minutes and sell it for as low as $260 (roughly $3,240 in 2016 dollars).

The Model T’s quick production and low price, combined with its simple design and reliability, made the vehicle a runaway success, revolutionizing public transportation and changing the world forever. Today, the Model T is widely regarded as the most influential vehicle of the 20th century.

Despite a dearth of photographs available from the time period, we were able to track down two that show what it was like to work on the Ford Model T’s auto upholstery assembly line. Unfortunately, neither the date nor plant location are known.

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ford Model T Upholstery Assembly Line

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ford Model T Upholstery Assembly Line

To see more classic auto upholstery photos, check out our “Industry History” section.

Filed Under: Archive, Industry History Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Ford Model T, Ford Motor Company

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  1. Cesar says

    June 15, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Very interesting to show how the way of doing things evolve through the years. In a metaphorical way, I’d say people is the same but, what is very noticeable how human technology has advanced to the point we know, nowadays. I would add that our craft itself has not changed so much…those designs still remain alive, so far.
    Thanks Nadeem.

    Reply
    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      June 16, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      I completely agree Cesar!

      Reply

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