The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-05
1882 CHEVROLETHAS ].
FREE-WHEEL|NC AND
SYMRO-MESH PLANS
New Model Of Machine Is Dis
played For First Time in
Bismarck Saturday

Embodying silent syncro-mesh
transmission with selective free
wheeling, a 20-per cent increase in
power, stream lined body and q
number of other new features, the
new 1882 Chevrolet was placed on
display for the first time in Bismarck
at the Capital Chevrolet company
Saturday.
The new machine has a top speed
Of from 65 to 70 miles an hour and
remains in the price range of the
current series.
The new car Is being displayed for
the first time throughout the United
States Saturday.
Changes are mostly refinements
over the basic design of the 1891 car,
which, from the standpoint of pub
lie acceptance. was the most success
full in the history Of the company.
Practically every proven automo-
tive feature of recent years Is incor-
porated In the new Chevrolet. Out
standing improvements in the 80 line
over last years models are down.
draft carburetion, counter-balanced
crankshaft, smaller wheels and larger
tires, radically changed front end ap-
pearance, finger touch" front seat
adjustment, cowl ventilator on all
models, hood doors instead of lou
vres, improved clutch and an addi-
tional cross member in the frame.
Twelve standard body styles are in
the line this year-three open and
nine closed Fisher bodies-all in new
Duco color combinations and all with
smart new features. In addition, eight
models also are available with deluxe
equipment.
Entire Transmission New
The new transmission unit is en-
tirely Chevrolet-built. F'ree-wheeling
is provided by an over-running clutch,
engaged at the discretion Of the dri-
yer by control button on the iastru-
ment panel.
While the wheelbase remains at
100 inches, the car looks longer than
last year, lower, speedier and more
powerful-promises borne out by the
greatly improved power plant.
In the new Chevrolet, the tenders,
radiator and headlamps are carried
on a single fender support unit, which
is anchored to the center Of the front
cross-member of the frame. This
pivotal anchorage enables the front
end to sway with the body as unit,
thus reducing the annoying weave
as we'll as the possibility Of saueaks
and rattles developing at points of
stress.
A double tie-bar, chromium plated,
arches gracefully between the tenders
and braces them. A support also ex-
tends from the tie bar to the radia-
tor.
The radiator Is entirely new in de-
sign and construction. The exposed
core area is larger than last year for
better cooling. and q. new grille Is
built integral with the radiator in
all models. Til. radiator shell u
chromium plated.
Tenders Are Changed
Front tenders have deeper crown
and skirts, and a wider bead coming
to o graceful point at the front tip
of the fender. Headlamps are para
bolic-shaped, with convex lens, and
are fully crome plated. The hood
is redesigned to conform to the new
radiator shape. Another improve
ment is the replacement of the usual
two external hood catches with only
one catch operated internally.
All models this year have cowl ven
tilators located just forward of the
windshield, and windShieldS of all
models are slanted at a sharper an
gle. The sloping front pillars blend
gracefully into the beautiful curvtng
top.
External body contours follow the
same general design as last year, the
most obvious changes being in the
new hardware and greater door
depth. Doors extend through the
body sills instead of only to the top
Tire sizes are now 5.25-l8 compared
with 4.75-l9 last year.
In the rear are the combination
tail and stop light and the safety ga
tank away from the engine.
Upholstery Is Optional
Mohair or broadcloth upholstery Is
optional with all models: hardware
is newly designed and improved; such
fine car features as silk assist cords
robe rails! arm rests on both sides
Of the rear seat; dome light: side
ash receptacles and many other i'm