The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-03-26
Graceful Blending and Soften
ing OF Body Lines Makes
New Refinement

Even a hasty examination Of the
new Skies and Fights that arc being
shown by Dodge Brothers reveals the
fact that this l7-year old manufac-
turer has cast aside some Of its re-
nowned conservatism and called up
on the genius of its famous engineer
ing staff to produce a series of mod
els for 1882 of which the founders
themselves could only be proud.
The NJ B. Gilman company Bis
marc;s, is distributors for Dodge and
Plymouth motor cars in this area
The new beauty which Dodge in
troduccd so successfully into their
line a year ago shows the effects of a
great deal of refinement in the new
cars with a modern conception OF
graceful blending and softenlng OF
body lines. Longer Wheelbases and
lower centers of gravity are the two
factors which more than any others
furnished the medium through which
to express this delightful motif OF new
beauty.
Dodge Brothers officials say the
new SKIES and Fights represent the
greatest strides in engineering &C.
yejopment ever made in single year
by Dodge engineers.
Features Are Listed
The outstanding mechanical Tea
lures found on the new Dodge cars
for which the Corporations engi-
neers are largely or wholly respons
lille. arc the automatic clutch, 1ioat-
ing power. free wheeling, silent gear
selector. double-drop bridge-typo
frame. oilitc squeak-proof springs, 81
lent-Second gear. mono-plece s'e@'
bodies, new brake drums and hydrau-
lie four wheel brakes.
The automatic clutch is vacuum
operated through a control valve at
tached to the intake manifold ana
governed by the movement OF the &C
celerator pedal.
The instant the accelerator pedal
is released the clutch dlsengages
ahead of the transmission ana tne
free wheeling unit functions at the
rear of the transmission.
One of the most basic and funda-
mental developments in automotlVe
engineering in recent years is floating
poWer-the method of supporting an
engine in live rubber mounting at
each end of the natural axis passing
through its center OF gravity. Never
before had the vibrations and torque
impulses OF an engine been absorbed
before they reached the chassis, the
body and the passengers themselves
A year ago Dodge engineers intro
duced a new and improved type OF
double drop frame which contributed
immensely to riding safety by lower
ing the center Of gravity.
The low center of gravity double
drop frame is retained.
Mono-p piece bodies of unit steel con-
struction, which Dodge pioneered five
years ago. and which are an import
ant feature OF the new Skies and
Fights. have become synonymous
with Dodge safety and quiet opera
ton.
Brakes Insure Safety
The weatherproof, internal-eXpand-
ing, hydraulic four wheel brakes re.
main one of the greatest factors fol
safety when called upon to act in.
stantly, or in an emergency.
To assist the hydraulic brakes in
performing their function. Dodge
Brothers engineers have adopted the
iron spun brake drum. This drum is
combination Of double steel spider
and rim with a cast iron and graph
lite liner. With the rush toward in
vention, Dodge Brothers engineers
have kept we'll In advance with new
ideas. new mechanical developments
and new designs.
In creating the four body styles OF
the new Eight-five- passenger Sc
dan, e-passenger coupe, convertible
coupe. and two-passenger coupe with
rumble seat-Dodge stylists and en-
Cineers have attained an excellent
sense of proportion, symmetry Of line
and harmony Of color and appoint
mentS.
A wheelbase OF l22 inches and an
overall length Of 1874 inches supplies
the necessary length for the graceful
curve Of fender and body line, and for
the roomineSs that makes for COM
Portable riding.
The longer and more graceful hood
the new sweep of the one piece front
tenders, the large section tires with
small wheels and short stubby spokes
the big hubs. the perfect blend of the
Cowl into the sloping visorless wind
shield. the easy sweep that tapers off
into the top, the curve of the back
the distinctiveness of the bumper de-
sign, the deep moulded radiator shell
narrowing in profile thickness from
bottom to top, the silvery bullet-type
headlights and cowl lamps, and fin
ally the dash of the mountain sheep
radiator ornament portray silent
flashing speed, smOothnesS and
lightning quick responsiveness Five
wire or demountable wood wheels are
standard equipment at no extra cost
Interiors Are Complete
A close inspection of the interiors
shows them to be equally complete in
every detail with an exceptional
amount of thought and foresight or
the part OF the designers in antici-
pating practically every require
rnent of the most exacting motorist.
Many of the most attractive pat
terms and shades Of Bedford Cord 0,
Mohair have been selected for the
upholstering and trim of the new
Dodge Fights. Seat cushions are OF
the Turkish pleated type. Seat backs
are a pleated bolster design. There
are side arm rests on each side Of the
rear seat Of the sedan and five-pas-
senger coupe. The domelight is con-
trolled by a switch on the right door
pillar Two attractive ash receivers
for the sedan and five-passenger
coupe are located ahead of each rear
seat arm rest. The sedan has car
ret covered foot rest and robe cord in
the rear compartment.
Silk roller curtains are provided at
the rear and rear quarter windows Of
the sedan and five-passenger coupe
and at the rear window of the two.
passenger coupe. Instrument board
panels are walnut finish as we'll az
the garnish lnouldings at the doors
and windows.