On January 1, 1942 the automotive industry came to a complete halt. There was not a single car or truck part made for the public from Febraruy of 1942 to October 1945. Although if you put in an order before January 1, 1942 you could get your car. During the war the industry of manufacturing reopened in order to manufacture machinery for the war such as bombs, tanks, and airplanes. The Ford and Hudson factories were used for making bombs in Detriot. Also in Detriot was a Chrysler factory which was used to make tanks for the military. Many factories in Detriot were used becfause it was so far inland it had very little change of getting attacked.
The War Production Board was establishd by President Roosevelt in 1942 after the closing of
The War Production Board was establishd by President Roosevelt in 1942 after the closing of