The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-28

also eliminates noise Lengthening
the muffler tail pipe is another feature
in producing quietness and greatly les-
sening vibration. Rubber bumpers and
secure fastenings everywhere there
might be a discommoding rattle shows
the acreful attention that has cen
given to detail
Notifications in the fabrication sys-
tenn with an easily read pressure
guage on the instrument board, leave
little opportunity for troubles from
this source. All piping except the lead
to the guage is inside the motor
The bodies Of the new models are
finished in what is becoming famous
as the "Studebaker blue" its lasting
richness having been attained only
after extensive and costly experiment.
This is set off with pin strike in
white. The hood, tenders and mold
ings are enameled in lustrous black.
The spokes of the wheels are blue w:;h
black rims. Twenty-Five different OPP
erations are required for the painters
to finish Studebaker car, but the
striking effect secured goes far in sub
stantiating the claim for quality car.
1t is also of interest to know that
every portion, bolt and nut of the
Studebaker is painted before going
into place, as guard against possible
weather damage.
Mechanical Betterment.
Noteworthy in the long list of me-
chanical Improvements that the new
Studebaker cars display, can be men
toned the following:
The clutch collar is ball bearing, MAX
ing the disengagement of the clutch
much easier than before.
The propeller shaft has ben enlarg-
ed from 1-8 to SIG inches, doing
away with any possible whip" that
the longer shaft might otherwise tend
to develop, chrome-vanadium steel is
also used in the new shaft in place OF
a forging steel, as is customary.
The rear axle is the same design as
usual-the safety-insuring Studebaker
full floating axle But the axle hous-
ing is larger, and larger Timken bear
ings have been employed
The brakes are large, easy acting,
tight gripping with l5x2 inch drums,
faced with anti-friction multibestcs
and are Of ample size to stop the car
within few feet They are equalized
and the brake equalize which is o.
the most improved typa, is set on the
axle housing, eliminating the jolting
Of the brake-rods and pedals.
The springs are the usual Studebak-
er desgn-long and powerful Semi
elliptic springs are used In front, 3S
inches long, inches wide, seven lear
type. In the rear, the springs are IA
elliptic, 9-ieaf springs, 81 inches long
and 2 inches wide, fitted with shackles
at both ends to take up the nd-play
Another detail that evidences the
general improvement in quality that
has been made in the new cars is the
new rim used on the wheels This
rim has unique interlocking device
that springs the tire off, when it is de-
sired to remove casing. And any
motorist who has ever had to chisei
off tire that has rusted on the rim
will appreciate the greatly increased
convenience.
The windshield is of special Stude-
baker design. built intergral with the
body and SO fitted as to make the
front compartment rain and storm
proof.
ment that is found on the highest
priced cars is the Sparton electrically
driven horn. the button in the center of
the steering wheel
The top is an improved one-man
type. 1t is of silk mohair on selected
oak bows; has metal bow holders, rub
ber lined, to prevent rafting or cut
ting fabric.
Summing up the increased power,
added comfort, more accessibility and
greater conveniences, with a more
handsome appearance than ever before
these cars at the prices are epoch
making in the history of the industry.
The wheel base Of the four has been
increased to liz inches. The seven
passenger touring body is to sell for
$685.; the three-passenger roadster at
$3.50; and the three-passenger landau
roadster at $11S5.
The wheel base of the six is in
creased to 122 inches.
In addition to pleasure cars, Stude-
baker will also manufacture three
commercial cars.
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