Fisher Body Janesville

07/18/2025

Circa 1952
Aerial view of the Chevrolet Assembly Plant located in Janesville, WI, showcasing the front of the building, with Fisher Body positioned to the left and Chevrolet to the right. You can see the W.R. Arthur Shipping yard situated behind the plant. In the upper right corner, one can observe the Wilson Elementary School and Monterey Park.

The Heartbeat of Janesville’s GM Exhibit, situated on the premises of the Rock County Historical Society Campus, showcases memorabilia, a substantial amount of which has been donated by local community members. a 1927 Chevrolet, and the 100 Millionth Chevrolet built and assembled right here in Janesville, WI

The museum is open from Thursday to Saturday, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with extended hours offered by appointment.

Admission prices are set at $15 for individuals aged 15 and above, whereas members of RCHS are granted free access.

For further details, please reach out to 608-756-4509.
Photo # IF 311

06/29/2025

Fisher Body Janesville stitched logo is available now at https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/171834871?asc=u

06/04/2025

This image was taken last year. The weather is predicted to be lovely and sunny! Please submit your registrations.
We Still Have plenty of room! Early Bird Registration special!

Showcase Your Vehicle! Vehicle Registration:• $10 Early Bird• $15 Day Of. For more details or to register your vehicle, visit https://rchs.us/car-show/Register By phone call 608-756-4509. Questions? Please contact us at [email protected]

Join Us for the 4th Annual Father's Day Car Show Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM | Rock County Historical Society Campus Located at 440 N Jackson St., Janesville, WI.

Come Celebrate automotive history and community with a showcase of vehicles from a wide range of makes and models. While strolling the campus, enjoy delicious concessions from Steve's Deli Dog House. Admission includes entrance to the exhibit Rock County Legacies: The Heartbeat of Janesville’s GM, where visitors can explore hundreds of memorabilia and artifacts, many generously donated by local community members—including vintage bulletin boards, milestone photographs, JATCO jackets and uniforms, and much more.

Two standout highlights of the exhibit are vehicles built at the historic Janesville Assembly Plant:• A 1967 Chevrolet Caprice Custom Coupe, the 100 millionth vehicle manufactured by General Motors in the U.S.• A 1927 Series AA Chevrolet Capitol, a classic example of early automotive craftsmanship.
We will award trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, along with certificates, to the winners in each category.
General Admission is $15, and it is free for people 15 and under. This includes the outdoor car show and the GM exhibit. Bring the whole family for a fun and nostalgic day celebrating cars, history, and local pride.

05/21/2025

Rev Up Your Father’s Day! 🚗
Join us at the RCHS Car Show – Sunday, June 15th, 10 a.m. –2 p.m.
🔥 Cool cars, Rock County Legacies GM Exhibit, food, drinks & family fun!

Car Show Registration is Open!
Showcase Your Vehicle! Vehicle Registration:
• $10 Early Bird
• $15 Day Of
For more details or to register your vehicle, visit https://rchs.us/car-show/
Register by phone call 608-756-4509. Questions? Please contact us at [email protected]

04/20/2025

03/27/2025

02/23/2025

1971
This Chevrolet Caprice is currently located within the body shop at the GMAD assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin. This vehicle is undergoing the Body in White (BIW) process, which is a critical stage in automotive manufacturing. During this phase, the frame of the car's body is welded together, prior to the application of paint and the installation of the engine, trim, or chassis sub-assemblies. This stage is essential for finalizing the contours of the car body design.

01/24/2025

On January 24, 1925, Fisher Body, the division responsible for manufacturing automotive bodies at the General Motors plant in Janesville, started to increase its workforce, eventually reaching a total of 400 employees.

01/20/2025

1961
The Fisher body side of the plant was working on these models for 1961, the Chevrolet Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne, and Nomad station wagons all getting ready for the paint shop. These cars had just finished the Body-in-White (BIW) process, where the metal parts are welded to create the car's basic frame.
After (BIW) the next step is usually painting the automobile, followed by adding other parts like interior elements, engines, and chassis to complete the vehicle assembly.