The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1909-09-30

Wheel Base Wheel base is lOs inches. Center Of
front axle is on IA line with front IT
radiator. Rear end Of frame has about eight inches over
hang from rear axle. Motor ranmission and body weiylr
are carried well back, giving an extremely easy riding
car, tree from skidding.
Clearance There is n clearance of twelve inches IA
der the lowest part of The front axle
twelve and one-half inches under fly wheel with car load
ed; 10 II inches under lowest part of rear axle gear case,
which is only about two inches wide. The large wheels
%thirty-four inches in diameter, give this car an unusual
amount of clearance.
Wheels Wheels are thirty four inches in diameter.
twelve spoke, heavy artillery type.
Springs Springs are semi elliptic front. three quart
er elliptic rear, all two inches vice, and II
high grade material.
Steering Gear Steering gear is of SPECIAL design
hardened ,teel bevel pinion and sector of large uiamear is
used to reduce the motion from the steering wheel. There
Is but one adjustment, easily accessible.
Steering Wheel Steering wheel is sixteen inches
mounted on aluminium spider: The rim has moulded fin
ger grips and Will not wear off or get sticky. This is the
highest grade steering wheel that can be bouSht, and "
IN keeping with the other furnishing of the ear.
Starting Crank Starting crank has four points Of
ing starting easy. 1t is locked in IA vertical position by
spring check when not in use, doing away with the clumsy
leather strap and pocket.
Radiator Type Radiator is of the vertical, fm
tube type of very large area, and the same
efficient construction as we have used in many thousand
REQ radiators. This radiator is built up in such . man
ner that it can he easily repaired without spoiins the fin
lsh OF the outside casing.
Ignition Ignition is by magnetic with battery auxil
larry to aid in starting. Car will be- equipped
magnetic as part of its regular equipment. Provisions for
attaching a ommutator is made. The magnetic is attached
to Its bracket by a single strap, allowing easy removal
The contact points are very accessible and the wiring
short and fully protected. y universal joint. packed ia
grease, is used to connect magnetic to its driving shaft
L Il mao GfD IrlVp OnaT runs IN oil DGII nf the frn lp9y
casing.
Fender Tenders are steel, heavily ribbed and with e-
boards and motor bonnet. The rear fender is of such
shape and size as to entirely protect the top when folded
The tenders are finished in black enamel. thoroughly
baked on.
Tread Tread is iftysix inches. The wheels track
with an ordinary country road or street ear
track without chatting the tires.
CarburetOr Carburetor is the automatic float feed
type, especially designed and with an
extreI ely wide range of speed.
Muffler The muller is very quiet, and exhausts to
the rear: 1t is equipped with a muller cut
out for high speed driving.
Gasoline Tank Gasoline tank is of solid riveted
construction. 1t is located under
the front seat and is supported by bands passing around
it, instead of Tugs riveted into It's bottom. Its capacity is
fifteen gallons.
Control This car is thoroughly u~p-to-date, in that the
controlling levers and the steering wheel are
located on the left-hand side. Transmission control lev
es are of the latest swinging selective type, absolutely
locking when in neutral position. The emergency brake
lever is looted outside of the transmission control lever
and operates the internal brakes on the rear wheels. 1t
also holds the clutch out of engagement when these e-
ternal brakes are locked. There are two foot levers, the
right-hand one controlling the outside brakes on the rear
wheels, the left-hand lever controlling the clutch A
smaller foot lever also controls the muller cut out. These
levers are located in a convenient position, and are easily
operated. The spark and throttle control is located or
a steering post.
BODY Body of this car is designed to comfortably car
ry five passengers. 1t is of the solid tonneaU
type, thoroughly upholstered in the best machine buffed
leather, and with high grade hair and cushion springs.
The tonneau seat is forty-eight inches wide inside of the
upholstering at the cushion line. The front seat is 40
inches wide inside of the upholstering at the cushion line
The front seat is simidivided, giving the driver and the
front passenger ample elbow room. The body is finished
in a permanent blue-black, striped with light blue, and
fitted with mahogany trimmings and door panels. Special
provision has been made for carrying tire, tools, pump
and jack, in a very accessible position.
Finish Finish is of the very highest grade. Color a
rich blue-black, with maroon panel on the door
This gives the car a very attractive appearance.