American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-07-15

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feature by various changes. The tim
ing gears and accessory drive gears
have been ~rearranged. giving more
quietness and adding accessibility.
Changes in position nave been made
In the generator and ignition dis
tributor with the same purpose In
view. The substitution OF a gear
pump at the end OF the cam shaft in
the coiling system not only gives a
positive feed, but also eliminates noise.
Lengthening the muffler tail pipe is
another feature in producing quietness
and greatly lessening vibration. Rub
Der bumpers and ecu fasteDings ev-
erywhere there might be a discommod-
ing rattle shows the careful attention
that has been given to detail.
Notifications in the fabrication sys-
tenn with an easily read pressure
guage OF 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" it's lasting
richness having been attained only
after extensive and costly experiment.
This is set off with a pin stripe in
white. The hood, tenders and mold
ings are eDamelled In illustrous 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
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 a guard against
possible weather damage.
Noteworthy In the long list of me-
chanical improvements that the new
S~tudebaker IRE display can be men,
toned the following:
The clutch collar is ball bearing,
making the Encouragement of the
clutch much easier than before.
The propeller shaft has been en-
larged from l is to 1916 inches, do
ing 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 axel Is the same design as
usual-the safety insuring Studebaker
full floating axel but the axel housing
Is larger N larger Timken 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 a
within a few feet. They are equalized
and the brake equalizer, which is the
most improved type, is SET on the axel
housing, eliminating the jolting of the
brake rods and pedal.
The springs are the usual S%tudebak-
or design-long and powerful. Semi
elliptic springs are used In front, 38
inches long, 2 inches wide, seven-leaf
type. In the rear the springs are
th~ree-quarter elliptic, nine-leaf springs,
bl inches long and 2 inches wide, fit
ted with shackies at both ends to take
up the end play.
0etail that evidences the
general Improvement In quality is the
new rim used on the wheels. This
rim has a unique interlocking device
thai springs the tire off when Il ia
desired to remove a casing n any
motorist who has ever tried to chisel
off n tire that has rusted on a rim
Will appreciate the greatly increased
convenience.
The windshield is of special Stude-
baker design, built integral with the
body and so fitted as TO make the front
compartment rain and stormproof.
An addition to Studebaker equip
ment that is found on the highest pric-
ed cars Is the Spartan electrically
driven horn, the button In the center
of the steering wheel.
The top is an improved one-man
type. IL Is OF silk mohair on selected
oak bows. has metal bow holders,
rubber lined to prevent rafting or
cutting fabric.
Summing up the increased power,
added comfort, more accessibility and
greater conveniences, with a more
handsome appearance than ever be-
fore. 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. The seven
passenger body is to sell for 1886; the
three passenger roadster at $3.50, and
the three passenger landau roadster
ut $11S5.
The wheel base of the 81 is increased
to 1872 inches. The seven-passenger
touring body is to sell at $1050; the
three-passenger roadster at 81, 900;
he three-passenger landau roadster
at $l,S50; the four-passenger coupe at
$l,l6O, and the seven-passenger linn
CUISINE at $2,250.
In addition to the pleasure cars,
Studebaker will also manufacture