1953 GM Paradeof Progress

1953 GM Parade of Progress
GM Futurliner Restoration Project
National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States

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1953 Parade
'53-'56 Tour
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1954 Parade
Aero-O-Dome
Exhibits
Demonstrations
Appreciation Letters
Futurliner
In-Line Six
Other Futurliners
Paraders
Oral Roberts Cathedral Cruiser

Electrical Power is Crucial

Electricians, William Highley and Leo McLaughlin ready the cables to connect exhibits with the power truck.

Joseph Zeil, right, and Wm. Higley check a spotlight.

Inside the Diesel power truck: Patrick Korth and Leo McLaughlin make adjustments.

Inside the silvery Aerodome 1,850 persons can be seated to watch the exciting stage show, a Parade feature.

Lights on! That's the signal for last minute preparations before the evening events get under way. Visitors may tour exhibits in the 12 "Futurliners," then see 40-minute stage show in the spacious Aerodome.

C. F. Kettering, world-famous GM research consultant, visited Lexington show and saw model of Wright brothers' first plane with John E. Ryan, Parade director, left, and John E. Johnson, consultant.

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