Smyrna times., 1930-01-01
NEW FORD BODY TYPES OUT
A New Front on the Country's
Roads Seen in the New Changes

PfeSentdIlOn OF new ana smart
er body types and a group Of new
colors for the Model A. Ford has
been announced by Ennis & Dea-
kyne, Ford dealers who emplasiz-
ed the fact that no mechanical
change is contemplated in the car
because of the thoroughly salts
factory performance it has been
giving. They described the car as
follows: "Redesigned along ultra
modern lines, the new bodies will
have distinctly refreshing ap-
pearance, with all the beauty and
charm of contour, line and proper
ton usually associated only with
custom coachwork and large cars.
The entire front of the Model A is
raised and in beautiful proportion
tC the new body types. Moulding
treatment is new, and tenders are
of more generous dimensions,
flowing with the lines of the car.
A new treatment in the contour
and sweep of the bodies, with a
graceful forward pitch, give the
impression of feetness. Every line
from the fiat radiator cap to the
top of the low, graceful curve of
the rear tenders is new, clear cut
and extremely smart. Rustless
steel will be used for radiator shell
headlamps, hub cap all are
bright and shining, and will stay
so, for in this rustless steel the
chromium is not on the outside,
like a thin veneer, but is alloyed
with the iron. Moisture, whether
from water steam, ice or snow will
not rust it. Perhaps the most
striking change to catch the eye is
the new radiator. Still retaining
the Ford individuality, the contour
of the shell is extremely attractive
blending beautifully with the new
fender lines and other changes.
The top follows somewhat the
lines of the old shell, with narrow
er lines down each side, which
curve into juncture at the start
er opening in the centre of the
lower section. The general effect
is one of greater height and less
width, which combined with the
sweeping curves, contributes much
to the trimneSs and smartness of
the whole car This effect is
heightened by sturdy tie rod,
finished in black enamel, which
rises in graceful arch from each
fender. It supports the license
bracket, and the headlights, which
are higher than before. Addition
al strength has been built into the
body by the construction of the
cowl, the sides Of which extend IN
one piece up along the windshield
pallar to the roof line. Not only
does this give sturdiness, but it re-
duces the possibility of squeaks.
While cowl lights are standard
equipment only on the Town Sc
dan and Cabriolet, all body types
have been wired for them, and they
may be installed at small cost. A
sturdy, compact design of the
wheels has been produced. They
are smaller in diameter and conse-
quently nearer the road. AS be-
fore, they are made complete, in
one piece, all of the steel spokes
being electrically welded to the
hub shell and rim. The angle at
which the spokes are placed helps
to distribute the force of road
shocks and gives created strength.
With the use of the smaller wheel
the tire size has been increased
from 450 81 balloon to Ats X
19 balloon This adds to the COM
fort of the passengers in a car al
ready remarkable for it's easy rid
ing qualities. No change will be
made in the price Of the various
types.