Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-03

are usually divided in the middle so that the upper half can be lowered. These detachable tops are naturally moro popular on the cheaper cars, but in many localities they are found on even the highest priced machines. Aside from this price, which Is very much less than that of a complete body, they have the advantage of somewhat less weight, and can also be more quickly and easily put on and off the car.
 The emergency brake, as the name implies, is primarily intended for use in tight places where something more than the foot brake becomes neces- sary, But the emergency brake has stopping of the car. When descend ing a long steep continued use of the foot brake will cause it to become very het, then if the construction is such that lining Is employed in the brake shoe, this will be quickly des- troyed by the continued friction. To prevent this destruction which entails some expense and considerable ex- pense in repacing the lining it is well to alternate in the use of the brakes on steep aescents. By setting the emergency in a position where 1t will permit of the car attaining only the desired momentum and releasing it after a short distance has been travelled. substituting for it the foot brake, then in turn releasing that before it becomes heated. both brakes will be kept cool and the wear on each reduced to the minimum. be- cause the real destruction comes from heat rather than from service without heat. On long hills 1t is a good plan to cut off the spark and permit the momentum of the car to turn the cleaning out the cylinders and cooling them. If this is done it is desirable to use caution in starting up the power, as a sudden jerk will occur unless the speed Of the car is in &C., cord with the speed of the engine.
 Painting being such a broad term, most owners of motor ears believe that the operation of painting means simply the spreading of paint over the body and chassis, Although this is true to some extent, were paint spreading at tempted the result would be ridiculous.
 The first thing naturally is to decide upon a suitable color, and though this is usually a matter of personal opin- ion. a few remarks regarding color would be timely. A visit to any motor car paint shop will reveal the fact that car owners are receding from the stock black and blue and invading the field of brighter colors. Perhaps the women golks have been the cause of this sudden tendency toward the more vivid hues for they are better aule than men to judge color harmony. It remains then for the owner who wish eS to paint his car in accordane with the ideas of fashion to select a shade other than dark or black. Economy is another point to be considered. The more dense colors, such as black. blue and green, do not require as many coats as the lighter pigments and hence the saving in the cost of the paint
 The first step is to wash the car thoroughly. removing all grease and dirt from every part of the vehicle that is to be painted. For this, soft soap, which may be bought at any supply store, is used. A little of the soft soap is placed on a big sponge and the lather rubbed over the car. Do not be sparing with the soap. but give the car a good cleaning. Much depends upon the condition of the car before the paint is applied
 Painting may be done over the old coat. if desired, but the result is not so pleasing as if the old paint was removed. If the old paint is to re-