The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-07-16


in the generator and ignition dis
tributor with the same purpose in
view. The substitution of a gear
bump at the end of the cam shaft in
the oiling system not only gives a
positive feed, but also eliminates
noise. Lengthening the muffer tail
pipe is another feature in producing
quietness and greatly lessening vibra-
ton. Rubber bumpers and secure
fastenings everywhere there might be
! discommoding rattle shows the
careful attention that has been given
TO detail.
Notifications in the fabrication
system with an easily read pressure
tguage on the instrument board, leave
little apsportunity for troubles from
this source. All piping except the
lead to the gauge is inside the motor.
The bodies of the new models are
FINISHED in what is becoming famous
as 1.-THE Studebaker blue" its lasting
richness having been attained only
after extensive and costly experiment.
This is set off with pin stripe in
white. The hood, tenders and mold
iings are enameled in lustrous black.
The spokes of the wheels are blue
with black rims Twenty-Five differ
ent operations are required for the
painters to finish a Studebaker car,
but the striking effect secured goes
far in substantiating the claim for a
Iuuality car. 1t is also of interest to
know that every portion, bolt and
nut of the Studebaker IS painted be-
fore going into place, as a guaranty
against possible weather damage.
Noteworthy in the long list of me-
Ichanical improvements that the new
Studebaker cars display can be mem
toned the following:
The clutch collar is ball bearing,
making the disengagement OF the
clutch much easier than before
The propeller shaft has been en-
larged from l Il to l 5-16 inches,
doing away with any possible whip"
that the longer shaft might other
wise tend to develop. Chrome-Van-
adium 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 Stude-
baker full-floating axle. But the
axle housing is larger and larger
Thinker bearings have been employed.
The brakes are larger, easy-acting
tight-gripping with 15x2 inch drums,
faced with anti-friction multibestos,
and are of ample size to stop the car
within a few feet. They are equal
lied and the brake equilizer, which,
is of the most improved tpye, is set
on the axle housing, eliminating the
jolting of the brake-rods and pedal.
The springs are the usual Stude-
baker design-long and powerful.
Semi-elliptic springs are used in
front, 38 inches long, two inches
wide, seven-leaf type. In the rear,
the springs are three-quarter elliptic,
nine-leaf springs, 81 inches long and
two inches wide, fitted with shackles
at both ends to take up the endplay.
play.
Another detail that evidences the
general improvement in quality is the
new rim used on the wheels This
rim has unique interlocking device
that springs the tire off when it is
desired to remove casing. And any
motorist who has ever tried to chisel
of tire that has rusted on a rim
will appreciate the greatly increased
convenience.
! The windshield is of special Stude-
Daker design, built integral with the
body and so fitted as to make the
front compartment rain and storm
proof
An addition to Studebaker eouip-
ment that is found on the highest
priced cars is the Cparton electri-
cally driven horn, the button in the
center OF the steering wheel.
The top is an improved one-man
type 1t is silk mohair on selected
OAK bows; has metal bow holders
rubber lined, to prevent rattline or
cutting fabric.
summing up the increased power
ADDED comfort, more accessibility and |
greater conveniences, with a more
handsome appearance than ever be-
lore, these cars at the prices are
epoch making in the history of the
industry.
The wheel base of the four has
been increased to 112 inches Tho |
seven-passenger touring body is to |
sell for 1885; the three-passeneer
roadster at $3.50; and the tbree-nas.
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