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Ford production costs surge as all steel bodies expand orders
The piece notes Ford Motor Company shifting to longer lower all steel bodies and colors, triggering massive material needs. It cites 38 000 tons more steel yearly for bodies 2 000 tons for larger tanks 5 000 tons for running boards and shields and 13 900 tons of cast iron 10 000 tons of steel and 2 500 miles of asbestos brake lining for enlarged brakes. It mentions color enamel demands and other refinements and lists local names and social notes from Bronte and Miles areas.
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