Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-28

erS also make it possible to lower
the cars approximately one inch due
to the fact that 1t is possible to use
less ride between the frame and
bumper on account Of the move
ment of springs being controlled by
the action of the shock disorders.
The double acting shock absorbers
used by Buick ire a new develop
ment, and check the car on both
bound and rebound. Their action
IS controlled by metering valves
which insure uniformity Of action
under all road conditions.
The 1880 Buick has adopted the
mechanically operated, Buick con-
trolled, Servo-internal brakes. This
brake is the result Of years Of re-
search to develop a brake which
would be protected against adverse
road and weather conditions. This
has been accomplished in the new
Servo internal brakes. All brakes
have a certain amount of Self-ac-
tuation, but with this new Buick
brake this action is completely con-
trolled by a patented hinged shoe
construction. This assures smooth
operation and eliminates grabbing.
Remarkable ease Of steering has
been obtained by the use of an &C
curately made and fully adjustable
worm and roller type steering gear.
All road shock through the steer
ing wheel is eliminated by a special
road shock eliminator placed at the
front end Of frame on the steering
gear side. This device allows for
a slight movement and in this way
all road shocks are absorbed in
the shock elimina' Or without being
transferred to the steering wheel.
The depth Of the side members
has been increased 1-2" on series
20 models, making a total depth of
z inches on side channels. The
width Of the flange has been In
creased IA" making a total width
Of 2 IL" on flanges.
Depth Increased
And on the series so and 60 cars
the depth Of the side channels has
been increased ga" making a total
depth of 7 3-4 inches; the width
Of the flange has been increased
IL" making a total width of 3" on
flanges. These exceptionally sturdy
frames eliminate any possibility OF
shake usually found in front fen
ders, lamps and radiator. The
strong frame construction also IN
proves the support for the bodies
and eliminates rattles and squeaks.
The Buick multiple disc type
clutch is used on all models and
has been increased to such an eX-
tent that it is ample to absorb the
increased engine power in a smooth
and positive manner. The clutch
plates have a greater amount of
crimp which increases the yield, en-
tirely eliminating grabbing and
chattering. Clutch springs have
been increased in weight to prevent
slipping and this increase has been
accomplished without greatly in
creasing the pedal pressure.
The front axle beam has been
increased in strength to take the
increased braking strains and road
shocks due to high speed driving.
The distance from the center line
oil The king bolt to the center line
Of the axle has been reduced and
| the angle Of the king bolts has been
decreased, making for easier steer
ing and greater reliability.
Due to the increased width Of
the frames and spring centers, it
has been possible to eliminate truss
rods on the real axles. This change
in design brings the spring cen
tiers very close to the center line
Of the wheels and reduces the load
on axle housings to a large extent.
The flangeS on the ends of the axle
housings have been revised to ham
die the new braking system. Other
wise the general design of axle re-
mains the same.
Wheels are constructed Of 10 eX-
ira large spokeS which gives an ex-
ceptionally sturdy appearance to
the car.
Gasoline Tanl- Enlarged
The gasoline tank capacity OF all
models has been increased. On the
series 40 models the capacity OF
the tank has been increased from
16 to 10 gallons; on the series so
and so from 10 to % gallons.
The lamp equipment on the 1890
Buick has been very much improved
for style, size and individuality. The
same general design is carried out
on headlamps, coWl and tail lamps.
All bright parts, including lamps,
cowl bands, lamp brackets and "a
diator shells are chromium-plated
The tilt-ray system of headlighting,
pioneered by Buick, is standard on
all 1880 models.
The roof lines on all closed bodies
are especially well nodded and start
at the windshield with a we'll
formed crown. The mechanism of
the adjustable front seats has been
improved to provide easier opera
ton. A new bronze alloy of great
durability has been used in door
strikes. All bodies have side coWl
ventilators and specially designed
aluminium etched scuff plates.
Closed body interiors are unus-
ually attractive and luxurious. The
upholstery is a specially developed
mohair plush of fine heavy weave
with an extremely durable water
proof backing. The cloth is select
ed in each model to harmonic with
the body color. Dome lights are
fitted on models 40-46-46-S-47-57
and So. Side corner lights are fit
ted on models 60-L-61-68 and &C.
All models in the 60 series also