Bob Lutz is old
03-12-2006, 10:01 PM
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Bob Lutz is old
I know, obvious right?
My point is, at 74 he's not getting younger. Even in as good a shape as he appears to be, he doesn't look to have too many "good years" left in him. If he should pass on, who would replace him? Is there anyone at GM that he can leave as a successor with good conscience?
If he's gone sooner than later, I fear GM's hopes of a successful turn-around may "go" with him.
Thoughts...
My point is, at 74 he's not getting younger. Even in as good a shape as he appears to be, he doesn't look to have too many "good years" left in him. If he should pass on, who would replace him? Is there anyone at GM that he can leave as a successor with good conscience?
If he's gone sooner than later, I fear GM's hopes of a successful turn-around may "go" with him.
Thoughts...
03-12-2006, 11:13 PM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
After initially meeting him some two years ago at the Kappa introduction and as recent as the Zeta lite introduction.
I wouldn't say he's "feeling good" in fact a little short of breathe. It's to be expected. He's older.
So, nobody, please do not take my comments that he's old and dieing, mmmmkay? (consider that my disclaimer).
As for who would replace him? There is nobody in my mind with the heart, desire and passion of American automotives that could right now if something *were* to happen anytime soon. Lutz is the kind of guy I appreciate. The 'Say it like it is, do what I say' kind of guy. It's always worked for him, and I feel others do not have the "fortitude" that he does.
I wouldn't say he's "feeling good" in fact a little short of breathe. It's to be expected. He's older.
So, nobody, please do not take my comments that he's old and dieing, mmmmkay? (consider that my disclaimer).
As for who would replace him? There is nobody in my mind with the heart, desire and passion of American automotives that could right now if something *were* to happen anytime soon. Lutz is the kind of guy I appreciate. The 'Say it like it is, do what I say' kind of guy. It's always worked for him, and I feel others do not have the "fortitude" that he does.
03-12-2006, 11:45 PM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
Originally Posted by Z284ever
I believe Bob Lutz's father is still alive and well, and drives himself to work everyday.
03-13-2006, 02:26 AM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
I think a job like he has is enough to keep a man alive. He may have some issues, but going to work and proving the nay-sayers wrong can drive a man to greatness..
Think about the older people you know that still work as hard as they ever did.. My grandpa still goes out and drives tractors when he can, he hangs around the dairy.. he is 75. Without a place to go and something to do I would imagine he would not be nearly as good of shape he is in now.
Think about the older people you know that still work as hard as they ever did.. My grandpa still goes out and drives tractors when he can, he hangs around the dairy.. he is 75. Without a place to go and something to do I would imagine he would not be nearly as good of shape he is in now.
03-13-2006, 09:13 AM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
I think it's funny that the guy whose handle is "morbid" posts a thread about what to do when someone dies. Must be an appropriate name...
I know lots of people at GM that I would trust in that position. Unfortunately, they're nowhere near high enough on the corporate ladder to be candidates for the position.
Maybe it should be Scott Settlemier.
(Here's a promotion, Scott. Now can I drive the Concept?)
I know lots of people at GM that I would trust in that position. Unfortunately, they're nowhere near high enough on the corporate ladder to be candidates for the position.
Maybe it should be Scott Settlemier.
(Here's a promotion, Scott. Now can I drive the Concept?)
03-13-2006, 04:06 PM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
My point is, at 74 he's not getting younger. Even in as good a shape as he appears to be, he doesn't look to have too many "good years" left in him. If he should pass on, who would replace him? Is there anyone at GM that he can leave as a successor with good conscience?
If he's gone sooner than later, I fear GM's hopes of a successful turn-around may "go" with him.
Thoughts...
If he's gone sooner than later, I fear GM's hopes of a successful turn-around may "go" with him.
Thoughts...
GM design czar, Ed Welburn, or
Pull former Holden CEO Peter Hanenberger back from retirement.
Both have done some pretty amazing things, even though the GM bureaucracy worked against them. Welburn getting room to push the design envelope (not to mention turning GMC into a powerhouse in the 90s before his chief of design stint, and gaining support to get SSR made), and Hanenberger for basically thumbing his nose at GM-NA, and making Holden the most profitable division at GM per vehicle volume.... until he retired and GM-NA took over.
Long shots:
Mark Reuss, GM High Performance Division.
Dave Hill, Team Corvette Chief Engineer (for about 10-15 years I believe).
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03-13-2006, 04:53 PM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
Originally Posted by JakeRobb
I think it's funny that the guy whose handle is "morbid" posts a thread about what to do when someone dies. Must be an appropriate name...
03-13-2006, 04:55 PM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
Originally Posted by guionM
and Hanenberger for basically thumbing his nose at GM-NA, and making Holden the most profitable division at GM per vehicle volume.... until he retired and GM-NA took over.
03-13-2006, 08:30 PM
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Re: Bob Lutz is old
Originally Posted by formula79
Welburn is the current head of GM design....you must be thinking Wayne Cherry?...slackass
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