The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-11
TWO NEW REPUBLIC
MODELS ANNOUNCED
"YcllOw Chassis Jnvincible" Is
2 1-2 TOn-'.Dread-
naught' Is 3 IL.

Visitors to the big motor truck show
have n splendid chance TO see how well
engineers and production experts OF
the Republic Motor Truck Company,
Inc, have awaited themselves OF the
opportunities afforded them In the build
ing of thousands OF trucks FOR war SER
vice.
The two new Republic models, the
'Invincible and the "Dreadnaught." now
on display Mt the Coliseum for the first
time. embody all that Is new and desir-
eble in truck construction. They are
striking examples of the progress that
has been made in motor truck design
during the war period and will at once
impress even the casual observer with
their sturdiness and thorough manu-
facture.
Model 10. the yellow Chassis Irwin
chile" is Republics latest Offering OF
two to two and half ton capacity. 1t
meets tho requirements of a large num-
brs- OF businesses.
Has Oversize Parts.
Model 90, christened the yellow
Chassis Dreadnought." has been designed
TO fiji the need for a moderately light
weight truck capable of performing
strenuous heavy duty work. 1t Is built
TO carry a capacity load of three and
half tons, but its oversize parts and
many extra factors of safety bespeak
an inbuilt stamina that pays small at
tention to a considerable overload.
Both new Republic models are OF gen.
crous proportions and perfectly bal
anced The standard wheelpase OF the
1nvincible is IA inches and that or the
'Dreadnaught 1855 inches. Dreadnaught
IS also furnished with a 1855 inch wheel
base at an additional charge. The
motors Of both trucks are Continental
u,ed Seal. famous for their great power.
economy and reliability. The motor OF
the sma Ter model Is a four cylinder,
AZ by 81 inches, rated at 2S.SS horse
power, according to S. A. T.. formula. at
] 900 revolutions. The three and half
ton model uses n four cylinder, Az by
bia inches Cylinders are of the l. head
type and are cast in pairs. The crank
ehaft Is OF the three bearing type. with
all bearings attached to upper half of
crank case.
Special alloy steels have been used
lay-.shly throughout the design OF these
new models, iron, the pressed steel frame
to oil pump driving shaft and gear with
different specifications and strength
adapted to the diNeren. work. Only
high grade steels and the best of casting
materials obtainable are uSei tnrouEn-
out the construction OF thes1 yellow
chassis models.
Important refnements in radiation
will he OF especial interest TO present
and prospective truck owners. The cx-
elusive Republic armored type radiator
has been increased in size, giving a
frontal area of $50 square inches on the
"Invncible'' and 600 square inches on
the "Dreadnaught."
Four Speed Transmission.
The four speed transmits ions. an
other outstanding feature OF the new Re-
bubbles, is an important factor in the
moving OF heavy loads 1t provides for
a wider application OF motor effort. Offer
ing a more efficient solution OF every
driving requirement. An extra low gear
furnishes greater tractive effort, giving
the trucks remarkable ability in over
coming bad road conditions and IN start
ing with heavy loads. Moreover. this
transmission provides speedy interme-
G.ate for Use on long grades where there
is n medium uphill pull The fourtf
speed provides an economical direc1
drive for ordinary running.
From the motor the drive is through
the clutch of the multiple dry disc typ'
20 the four speed gear poN located IL
unit with the motor. and then by pro
peller shaft to the rear axle.
AS in ali other Republic models, thes'
new trucks feature the Torbensen inter
nal gear drive rear axle. \ solid forged
steel beam carries the entire load; tn