Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-03

weighted crankshaft, new harmonic
balancer. new internal s~elf-energiz-
ing brakes, new rear axle, new
transmission, larger carburetor, IN
take manifold and valves, wider
springs with new shaekles self-ad-
justing for wear, increased valve
list. and new Hotchkiss drive.
Striking new body creations b.
Fisher impart to the entire line in
dividuality and custom-like features
entirely new in the Pontiac price
class. From the cleaning high
radiator shell to the gracefully mold
cd rear panel, harmonious lines
and brilliant chrome finished exter-
Tor hardware radiate smartness,
distinction and individuality.
The shell of the radiator, narrow
and built up to 80 inches in height,
gives to the front the appearance
Of power and fleetness borne out by
the performance OF the car. No
emblem marks the front Of the radi-
ator shell. but the familiar "Chief
Pontiac" radiator cap ornament IS
retained. A chrome plated bar ex-
tends vertically from top TO bottom
of the radiator core.
Larger tenders, full crowned and
with a beaded edge, flare out in
a graceful sweep owe the smart
low wheels. A forged fender tie
rod replaces the pressed steel rod
and lamp support formerly used.
Headlamps on four body types come
in full chrome plate. while on the
remaining models the rims are
chrome plated.
All closed bodies have adjustable
drivers seats, smart new sun visor,
slender ebony finish 17-inch steer
ing wheel, ebony finish instrument
panel Illuminated by two hooded
bulbs, Delco-Remy combination
transmission and ignition lock on
dash, depressible beam headlamps
operated by foot control. new APP
proved combination tail light, stop
light and license support, larger
Delco-Remy motor driven horn,
automatic windshield cleaner, rear
view mirror, theft-proof door locks
and exclusively designed running
board mats.
Upholstery material in the closed
models in Of mohair, corduroy, or
velour in solid colors matching the
new exterior Duco combinations.
Open types are upholstered in
Spanish leather trimmed in Fabri-
koid, with tops Of grey %clothteal.
Massive ten : spoke artillery
wheels with large hubs and flanges
% BY 500 straight side balloon tires
are standard on all models. Special
equipment consisting Of six wire
wheels with an extra mounted on
each front fender, may be had with
all models at slight extra cost.
The proven cross-flow radiator,
introduced to the industry for the
first time at the 1923 automobile
show on the Pontiac Six is retained
but in larger size. The frontal core
area ne T totals eos square inches.
Thermostatic Control
Thermostatic water temperature
control is built into the water out
let on the non-detonating, high com
preston G MR. cylinder head,
which is retained in two sections.
The increased bore and stroke OF
the larger L-head engine develop 81
brake horsepower az 5000 r. p. m.
Cylinder displacement il 200 cubic
inches against ls6 last year. and
bore and stroke measure respective
ly 3 5-i6 BY 3 rs inches.
The redesigned cr~ankshaft. statis-
ticallv and dramatically balanced.
is fully counterweighted to accom-
modate the increased power outlet
Of the engine. The crankshaft and
CONFERENCE.-The total SO pounds.
A new harmonic balancer, similar
in principal and design 10 the ono
DEVELOPED for the Oakland All-Amer-
lean Six. is fitted to the latest Pom
tiac to eliminate any vibration or
crankshaft torsion likely to be de-
veloped by the enlarged power
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