Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
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improvements and Refinements
the New REQ the Fifth 1915

improvements ana NST2nGmSnCS Il
the New REQ the Fifth 1875
CHASSIS: Remains practically the same 1915. This
great chassis has been recognized for the past
the standard American automobile chassis 1t unques
tonaby the most accessible automobile in the worldthe
simplest therefore the cheapest in which to make any re-
pair adjustment replacement. Very small changes
have been made in different parts othemechans They
such only engineer would understand and their
purpose eliminate the slightest little sound and
make this the silent we'll the accessible
automobile in the world and still further enhance fac
ty of driving.
NEW BODY DESIGN Lines have been changed slightly
conform with the latest fashions and improve its al
ready graceful appearance
HOOD FASTENINGS: Same as those on the "Six"
Facilitates lifting of hood without the inconvenience
just little detail but of sufficient Importance merit
engineers attention when meant
for the REQ
TENDERS: Redesigned. ofthe modified Grown" type,
formed under big presses and rigid it will be
impossible for them shake loose develop rattle
RUNNING BOARD: New design wide front to pro-
tect apron from scratches.
of on the cow board Facilitates adjustment carbure
tor and operation of light switches without necessity
the driver taking his from the road orleanig forward
from the natural driving position.
COWL BOARD: Now covered with metal instead of
leather, greatly improving its appearance.
SPEEDOMETER AND AMMETER: Located in center
where they be by all occupants of the
we'll as front.
STARTING DEVICE: The same wonderfully reliable
starter but with and improved hook up" The
former famous REQ device has been replaced by
chain drive. Worm was ideal but required fabrication
It, Cham is neglect proof and trle efficient
SPARK AND THROTTLE: Control levers now located
on top OF steering wheel No better but buyers seem to
DOORS: New locking device-unlocks and locks more
readily and certainly.
T7lEFPROOF locking device See fuller details in .Sx"
column opposite. It's the in REQ the Fifth
COLOR: Golden Olive.
SPECIFICATIONS
The New REQ the Fifth GAode RI Touring Car-Prce ss7s
Wheel Hase-ll5 inches separate unit
SIX volt connected
theequacr elliptic Lower Transmits swing
leaves; upper section 22 1910" '''Se roo center
z with leaves Clutch-Mutiple dry disc faced
Axle1b..n, with asbestos wthp
with TiInken roller bearing spin Instant icieaSe
dles Brakes Two eachr wheel
one internal
dijerena-yat, High Duty pedoi 'ee'eo with clutch
integral Win stub ,U Steering and sector with
joints in rroueler 49, steering wheel
oque taken by ControI-L drive c.
to l. ter
Tires34" d" rear on steering wte with foot
locking device Same as 81
Motor four.cv;,lcr 80 ''~ a' DIX
cast u! pairs modified type latest steee steel Of
valve il, head Valves c running boards body-c!ose
cay operated and Int,ni hitting detachable under
cylinder Barrel tyre ie"if covered running boards
crank case with three crank Gasoline Capacity gallons
gears running in oil! ~ hody-F Five passenger stream
Cylinder 81 ve FIJI 9" doors yps %
Horsepower ana rear Genuine leather up!o-
Cooling System Water iackets backs ~ ~
and ,nbu2 'adeor cellular Finish Body Golden Olive run
centrifugal pump dsec, trimmed d." e4''"'t
Equipment elect rio ;st,
Aaonatic force cd throughout improved i4o%
ieed by pu"acI pump with top viii, f,r
'oi syS'e't' side C. slip
Carbur etorAuonlatic heated eaf ar? vision vtn,ia
by hot and hot iie windshield; Si)eedone;
Ignition generator improved ire, 49, ran. WIN
and through comple,, tool ana IMP
tuin gears; amp hour foot,