The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-03-12

tanned by means OF 8 new front spring
A half spring leaf has been
added to the rear portion OF tho front
forming virtually Two main
This unique construction in
creases reliability and holds the
front end steady at top speed and on
rough roads.
Fisher bodies long have been rec
ognixed for their quality construction
Is well as for style and finish. and
IN the new Oldsnnobile Fisher has in
Produced the latest developments In
hardwood and steel body construc-
ton. AS q result these bodies are
stronger una quieter.
Introduce Open Joints
One OF the principal innovations In
this new type Of body construction IS
the use OF "open joints" ct points
where the greatest stresses occur.
open joints" prevent wood-to-
wood contact BY not permitting the
ends Of wooden joints to touch and
binding them with malleable iron
braces. This method allows q slight
amount of movement without strain
ing and permanently l~oosening the
joint. Added quietness throughout
the life Of the car Is promised by this
type Of construction.
Driving vision has been improved
by the use of 4 front steel pillar at
both sides Of the windshield. This
pillar extends the full height Of the
body and is given additional strength
by a rubbing extending through the
center where the greatest stress would
occur. The header plate above the
windshield is now Of steel construc-
ton to provide additional strength
and quietness.
The improvements in construction
methods apply to the sheet metal
work on the rear quarters as well.
just half the number Of metal panels
are required here as compared to the
number used under former methods.
Rubber covered steel running
boards formed In one piece with the
dust shield Is another Improvement.
The new Oldsmobile radiator intro
duces an artistic development In
symmetrical car design. Strength
and power is denoted by Its broad top
and the graceful curves which taper
slightly toward the deep base add q
suggestion Of fleetness.
New beauty and comfort In the car
interiors are at once apparent. Finer
upholstering, lower SEATS with addi-
tional headroom, new period hard
ware by Ternstedt. latest conven-
fences In the drivers compartment
and harmonious fittings contribute to
enhance the appearance and riding
and driving ease.
The driving compartment gives ev-
idence Of the thoughtful care re-
Elected throughout the entire car. 1t
is fully insulated from engine and
outside. All pedals, including the
restful foot-shaped a~ccelerator pedal,
are rubber covered to prevent driv-
ing fatigue.
Speedometer Is New
Both beauty and utility have been
designed into the instrument panel.
! which is situated in q recess formed
by a downward curve from the cowl.
One Of the new features among the
instruments is a dial and pointer
speedometer which registers the speed
with a hand travelling around a clock
like dial. Other instruments on the
board include an engine temperature
indicator, ammeter, oil pressure gauge
and an electrical gasoline gauge.
In the center Of the panel are To-
Gated the ignition switch lock, choke
button, radiator shutter control and
light switch. AS a measure of con-
venience the light switch has been
removed from the wheel to the in
strument panel and a pedal dimming