The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-11
new TYPE OF
DODGE MAKING
HIT ALREADY
Latest Model Is Presented To
The Public, Containing
Many improvements
w ELBASE LONGER

Marked improvement in appear
ance and comfort is apparent in the
new line Of Dodge Brothers Motor
Cars, in the production of which the
factory has been gathering momen-
tum since July 1. Hundreds of deal
ers are now supplied with display
cars of the new type, and from
every source the factory is receiving
reports Of enthusiastic approval by
the public.
While the basic characteristics of
the familiar Dodge Brothers cars Of
recent days are still present, there is
an air Of distinctivcness that sur
passes all previous efforts of this
concern to build a moderately priced
car Of commendable appearance as
well as quality.
The wheelbase is n trifle longer,
the body is lower and the rear
springs changed to semi-elliptical
type are undressing, and increased
from 45 to 55 inches in length.
All the features so popular with
the public today are embodied in the
design Of the complete line, which
includes a touring car, roadster,
coupe, two types of sedan, and screen
side and panel side commercial cars
of 3-4 ton capacity. All steel bodies
as first introduced by Dodge
Brothers in their open passenger cars
several years ago-are now used for
all types.
The effect of the longer and lower
body and longer wheelbase, combined
with the new lines and lower seats,
Is very fine. According to dealers
and others who have driven the new
cars, the Improvement in riding quail
tiles is. no less pronounced than the
Improvement in general design. The
reduction in, body height lowers the
center of gravity and thereby reduces
sidesway, while rebound shocks are
effectively dissipated by the improv-
ed front and rear springs. The car
holds the road easily and gracefully
and affords real riding comfort.
Another distinct new feature is
the lowers or ventilator Sits in the
sides of the hood panels. This
change increases the flow of air
through the radiator and reduces the
flow Of hot air to the floor boards,
making summer driving most COM
Portable.
The rear seat and all uph olstery of
the touring car are removable, af-
fording large space for loading
luggage or other aticles. Seats in all
types are deeper and lower, adding
to comfort and leg room.
The instrument board is greatly inn
proved in appearance, with instru-
ments grouped on raised panel and
with longer lighting switch lever,
facilitating control of the lights
while driving.
Brake pedal pads are larger and of
a design which makes for greater
ease and safety. The hand brake
lever. like the shifting lever, is NOV
ed forward, giving more leg room and
making it easier to get in and out.
A Yale lock is built into the trans
mission, making it possible to double
lock the car when idle.
The steering wheel is materially
improved in appearance and all cleo
trical connections are inside the
steering column.
The front springs are increased in
length and from l "a to z inches in
width and built Of more leaves of q
thinner stock. The rear springs, in |
addition to being longer, are now
semi-elliptic and flat.
The front axle is of q design un-
usually strong. The Gambler, or in
tilt of the front wheels, is increased,
making steering easier. A new gear
ratio OF the rear axle gives increased |
flexibility and adds to the ability of
Dodge Brothers cars as hill climbers,
In the Type A sedan, the uph olstery
Is the finest grade mohair velvet,
and all interior hardware is of dis
tinctive Dodge Brothers design. The
business coupe and business sedan
are finished in attractive Spanish
blue leather.