Tribute to Phil

[P. A. Schilke]

Since I've had a Courier (1974?) and 4 Rangers starting in 1989 with an STX, I was wondering if Phil worked at any assembly plants or an Engineering building in Dearborn or elsewhere. It would be like playing "Where's Waldo". I've been to the Rouge plant many times and even taken the F150 tour, the Flat Rock plant where my 2016 Mustang Ecoboost was made, and to the Wayne plant too, before I bought my 2019 Ranger. I'm guessing the " no alcohol at the plant" policy also meant no Scotch!

Hi Trevor,

I was mostly at the Dearborn Research and Engineering Center with stints at Michigan Assembly for 3 months as a Trainee and three years at WHQ. In and out of Rouge Gate 4 to a satellite test lab many many times...

Fond memories now...

best,
Phil

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[AzScorpion]

Happy Birthday Phil. Looks like you made our local paper today. ?

 

[Grumpaw]

One of the great perks of being older, as Phil is at 73 and me at 72 1/2.....
You can fart in public and no one says anything...they will just attribute it to "old age"....

 

[NCRANGER]

Phil-

As a relative newcomer to this forum, I enjoy reading your backstories and insights.
Thanks for sharing your memories with us all!


Happy Birthday and all the Best!

 

[IdahoRanger]

Happy birthday Phil. I hope you get the best gift ever, compliments of Tito!

 

[Grumpaw]

Make sure you take advantage of Hardee's or Carl Jr. free coffee for seniors !!!!!

 

[IdahoRanger]

Make sure you take advantage of Hardee's or Carl Jr. free coffee for seniors !!!!!

Maybe Tito could use a coffee enema.

 

[Rp930]

Happy Birthday! The key is having many more.

All the best,
Rick

 

[Grumpaw]

Hi KJ,

Thank you! Now 73 years old...

best,
Phil

 

[fob63]

Hi KJ,

Thank you! Now 73 years old...

best,
Phil

Happy Bithday Phil! ?
I'll be 74 in May, just a tad bit older?

 

[JDowns]

Happy Birthday Phil !!

 

[Ranger_Pawl]

Happy Birthday from your old stomping grounds Phil....

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Happy Birthday from your old stomping grounds Phil....

Hi Paul,

I remember when there was no Building 2.....

Best,
Phil

 

[TVRangerSTX]

Here's to you Phil, a classic as young as you!

 

[AdamHarris]

Phil is a great guy. I mean he's no Frenchy, but that's some big ole OME by ARB shoes to fill!

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