The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-29
HUDSONS IMPROVED
FUNDAMENTALLY IN
new YEARS MODEL
Size, Power. Roominess, Com.
fort, Beauty Embodied
III Improvements

Greater than previous Hudsons in
size. power room.ness, comfort
beauty and in every phase of per-
Torrance. the new 1929 Hudson cars
embody interesting and fundamental
Improvements.
AS in the past, there are two Hud-
son chassis. Both are longer, and
each has been Widened to accommo-
date the most luxurious bodies in
Hudson history.
Both chassis are powered by the
new Super-Six F-head motor which
in stock trials has turned 80 horse
power. Increased motor size. greater
valve life and new twin Jet Marvel
carburetor provide added power that
gives road speeds in excess of 80 miles
per hour.
A "cushioning" of the entire power
line is made possible by a Lancaster
Dampener ON the crankshaft, larger
clutch, beautifully finished transmits
sion, and improved universal joint
Lux rication.
Steering is made almost telepathic
through an increased steering ratio,
the use of roller bearings in the steer
ing gear and the wide Leverage, grip
nodded steering wheel.
Self-energizing Brakes
New brakes are self -energizing with
either forward or reverse motion
The braklng material is new. Instead
of the fabric formerly used. these
brakes are faced with composition
material that is impervious to mois-
ture and to all practical purposes is
wear proof. Brake drums are larger,
and brake tension is regulated by a
single simple adjustment.
New long springs that are horizon
tai throughout th.ir length. Since
the only DETECTION is up and down,
axles can not "teeter.'
Pleasing Grace
The radiator is higher. wider and
deeper. with broad cap that fits
snugly to the shell. From the mould
ings sweep gracefully back the full
length Of the car The tenders. lac
quered in the prevailing body color of
each car add an effective background
for the diamond blue CLINT of the
chromium plate on radiator shell, |
lamps, covl saddle and other bright
work.
The right front fender is built with
a we'll and carrier for the spare tire.
A well-designed luggage rack is at
the rear. Wheels Of ten sturdy
spokes, mounting 80 X 6 tires empha-
size the powerful Silhouette.
Luxurious Bodies
Hudson bodies for 1929 are of steel
construction throughout, providing
greater safety and allowing greater
freedom The bodies are about four
inches longer. model for model. than
in 1928, and will average three inches
wider. Corner posts are thinner,
windSlields and windows larger.
Windows and doors are weather.
sealed with new type of sponge rub
Der channels.
All Windshields are Of sllatter proof
glass. The new electrolock is also
standard. On the dash, the instru-
ments are grouped under glass
panel. Indirectly lighted, SO that all
readings are easily made at night, !
yet without the distraction of glare. !
are the speedometer. moto-meter, oil
pressure gauge, ammeter. carburetor
heat control gauge. electric gasoline
gauge. and that remarkable new in
strument. the electric oil level gauge.
BY pressing button on the dash,
this latter device indicates the guam
tity Of oil in the engine base, thus
allowing the driver to check on both
gas and oil requirements without
leaving his seat