Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-10
MANY ARE INTERESTED
IN THE ACCESSORIES.
Self Starters, Locking Devices and
Convertible Bodies Among New
Things.

While many people go to the auto
mobile shows each season for the
purpose of buying new cars. there
are thousands of visitors who have
no intention OF ordering a new ma
chine during the coming season. They
so to see the new accessories and at
taChments, either on the cars or in
the accessory exhibits.
A great many people who do not
care TO go to the expense of purChas-
ing q new model are, nevertheless,
anxious to keep their present car up
to date and as attractive as possible.
If the car has any particular faults,
the owner knows what these faults
are, and perhaps is in search of a rem
Cdy at the show.
Other owners VINO have cars Of the
crank type go to the show in search
of a self-starter that will be adapt
able to their particular motor, and
can be fitted without undue meChan-
zeal alteration or too great expense.
When one considers that electric self
starters, adaptable 10 old cars. sell
ing at a price of $50 and upward.
may be seen at the show. it is not at
all surprising that so many people
nowadays are anxious to have their
old cars mOderniZed in this respect.
simply because Of The physical exer-
ton and annoyance that the electric
self-starter eliminates.
In view Of the fact that the stealing
of automobiles has become one of the
foremost pursuits OF the underworld,
numerous efficient locking devices
have been brought out. Some of the
newer ones lock the steering wheel
to the st2aEing post in such a way
that the car, although it might be
started. could not be moved. Another
method IS locking the ignition. For
merIy the familiar type of switch key
was sufficient until it was found in
the case of numerous arrests Of auto
mobile thieves, that the latter carried
quite a collection of switch keys in
their pockets. Still others embrace
methods Of locking the gear shift into
neutral position. A devise to lock
robes 70 the robe rail is also to be
appreciated.
Many improvements in Gasoline
Tanks.
Numerous improvements in gaso-
line tank construction will be noted
IN the array at the armOTy, likewise
the method of feeding the gasoline
TO the carburetOr, so as to secure an
even flow under all conditions, re-
GardlesS of the amount of fuel in the
tank. Radical improvements have
been made upon the old pressure sys-
TEN. a number of cars of the in
closed type will be seen this season
equipment, the majority of these de-
vices using exhaust gases through a
radiator in the floor of the car. while
at least one concern will exhibit an
electric heater for limOusines, using
electricity from the lighting and gen
Grating system.
lnasmucn as numerous manufac-
| turers are featuring convertible bod
les, some Of the newer body makers
| viii exhibit examples of this new
idea. Certainly it is desirable to have
q chassis which one can use either as
a closed or an open vehicle by simply
sliding the closed body off or on. For
| driving in snow, an auxiliary shield
will be exhibited, which projects from
and is readily attachable to any wind
shield. and yet permits clear vision
ahead for the driver. even during
hard snowstornns.. Another appar-
emily simple device, yet one which
smokers viii welcome. is the cigar
shield which one attaches to his cigar
while motoring, to prevent the wind
| from eXtinguishing it. 1t would not
| be surprising to see Barney OldfielG
carry one on his inevitable cigar in
| races next season.
Pocket Electric Lamps.
| Some of the most useful new ac-
! cessories to be seen at the show are
in reality the simplest. Take. for ex-
| ample, the man who has encountered
some trouble with his motor at night
when alone on the road. A pocket