Arizona republican., 1917-11-14
WEAKEST LINK
 |S AS STRONG
 AS STRONGEST


 4 motor truck is no stronger than its weakest link, to use an old saw somewhat paraphrased. Motor trucks must stand up against almost every abuse, they must have the strength to do the work of many horses and get there in quicker time and of course without breaking down. So much de- bends upon the motor truck that it takes the most careful selection on the part of business firms.
 The Babbitt-Polso company is sell iax motor truck that will do all that is required in motor trucking. It is the GAIC truck, made by the General Motors Truck company of Pontiac, Mich Some of the advice given by his firm. backed by the factory, will 5s of valuable service to all who con- enplste the purchase of motor trucks. In buying a motor truck, they say, sha purchaser should select the one that VII furnish the most efficient trans- 'portntiou with the least interruptions. at the lowest operating costs per year.
 The experienced operator of motor trucks realizes what frequent delays and Interruptions mean not only in increasing the operating costs, but in loss Of business by inefficient deliver sex.
 The GMC 1k and ton models are Fzbss to supply dependable transporta- sion- They are properly designed, each unit being arranged to handle its pro iportionate work This design is not some untried theory of the engineering department and adopted because it looks well, or is theoretically correct. The present models of the GMC truck arc the result of many years of truck building.
 Must Stand Hard Service
 Motor trucks must stand hard ser vioe to be profitable to their owners. szod GodO trucks are built for that ser Tsee There is no pleasure car con Suuction in them, no freak practices. Tor this reason there is less lost time: they are dependable and durable.
 Every part of a GMC truck is con- structed for reliability.
 In the GMC models 3O 31 and 40 and tl are believed by the manufacturers 10 be the acme of motor truck con- struction. They are willing to stake their reputation on them-the loss of sTAtch would mean the loss of mil lions Of dollars.
 To stand the hard usage that q mo- Ter truck must necessarily stand re- cures a strong frame. In these models 2 pressed steel frame has been used. it is of ample dimensions. made extra heavy at the points where the greatest weight comes, and light where great strength is not needed. This gives the EMC g lighter and yet stronger frame than channel iron. As added assurance the frames are heat treated. This is an expensive process and is used by very few manufacturers. The appearance Of heat-treated frame and one not heat treated is ex- setly the same when painted. This Is in one respect where all trucks look alike. but the heat treating of the frame adds much to the life of the .ruck.
 
 In the GAIC models is used a real truck motor, made extra strong where needed and provided with a centrifugal water pump which insures the cooling of the motor under the most trying conditions n any climate.
 By the use of unit power plant the SMC people have been able to elimin. ate many unnecessary and useless parts and provide for the absolute alignment or the transmission with the motor at all times, no matter what position the truck may be in, thus obviating oreskages and assuring the maximum of power.
 Should Be Well Oiled
 Proper fabrication of any machinery is very essential and means rnucb to the life of motor truck The GMC trucks have been. designed with a view 10 making fabrication an easy task No acrobatic performances are neces. sAry to apply oil and grease to these noSes; every grease cup is within easy reach This not only makes neg ssot less liable on the part of the opera -@N N@S HOAh 4S QtT1OIuleu e2SllV and quickly. giving more hours of ser e7oe for the truck.
 All wearing parts are bronze busbad another item that adds to the life of the truck. The radiator is also an inn portant part of truck. The GMC people continue to use the same rad,a- tor used in earlier models, as time ba, nroved its thoroughness. It is a cast metal case of semi-steeI built in four parts. In case of an accident it can be sspaired easily and quickly. It is very strong. permitting it to be firmly bolted to the frame
 The radiator has an extra large coo1- nS surface and large water capacity -¬her saving of time. There is also n aanSe on each side so that in wint.r ~nen the water cools too rapidlv a pisce of sheet iron or heavy paper may Dc used to protect the front. The radiator cap cannot be laid aside and
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