Evening journal., 1918-01-17
Mary improvements ShotUn In All the 1918 Car Models

comes on Overland. WHY'S six and
Willys-Knlght chassis, and include
both permanent and convertible sypes.
The Overland bodies are unmarried by
angles or projections. From the round
ed edge Of the radiator 10 the full
curved back there is not a break in
the line The doors are flush, with him
ges concealed and handles inside. The
bult-in windshield conforms 10 the
curve Of The cOwl, and the crowned
tenders and clean running boards en-
phasize the long, low appearance.
DODGE. Is
There are many detailed changes and
improvements i'm the Dodge car. not
only TO decrease weight, but also to
improve the finish and general appear
ance The pistons have been decreased
m weight by more elaborate foundry
equipment. The greatest Improvement
has been along the line Of increased
convenience TO the occupants and in
creased ease Of manual control for the
driver Controls such as the accelerator
pedal. spark and throttle on steering
column, etc, have been altered slight
ly, so that they are more accessible
TO the driver. one Of the features Of
this car is the flnlsh, which is baked
on, making II very durable and lasting
CHEVROLET
Chevrolet, as in the past has an eight
and four-cylinder the latter in the Baby
Grand touring and Royal Mail roadster
models. The eight-cylinder comes in a
four-passenger and flve-passenger and
has a valve-in-the-head engine. Both
bodies are double-cowl ana show mucn
refinement. Both use the same chassis
All visible woodwork Is Of genuine
mahogany ami the metal parts from
door locks 10 steering post are nickel
The invisible foundation OF the body is
built Of pressed steel. The Baby Grand
model has been altered in several de-
tails.
FRANKLIN.
The new Series 8 Franklin incorpor-
ates several changes. There has been
a change in the rear axle reduction. SO
that the open cars have quite q little,
more ability. The Willard battery nov
permits The starter 10 crank the en-
gine for a longer period, and there viii
be less drop OF voltage 10 cold weather.
A new design slip joint between the
engine and transmission has been put
In and a primer built into the car
buretor, consisting Of an electric-heat-
ing coil controlled from the dash The
clearance Of the aluminium pislons has
been changed slightly 10 reduce oil
consumption and eliminate piston
noises. fabrication Of chassis parts has
been refined throughout, doing away
with grease cups in several instances.
OF course, the air-cooled engine, full
elliptic springs and wood frame are
found in the new series.
GRANT.
Tho greatest improvements in The
1918 Grant consist OF better finish,
trimmings, etc The actual mechanical
changes have not been radical. although
the looks Of the engine are entirely
changed. Special attention has been
given 10 piston design to take care Of
distortion. Better springing is in eyid-
ence and a long third member takes
torque and reaction. The engine lubri-
cation has been completely re-des gned
and the breather tube put in a more
accessible position The appearance of
the touring car and roadster has been
enhanced by new radiator, which is
ole inch higher than the old one and
Of a more modern type. The lengthen-