The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
MARKED CHANGE
IN DESIGN seen
IN CHEvROLETS
SynChro- Mesh transmits
sion, Free Wheeling Are
Among 1882 Features.

Among 1882 Features.
Heralded as "the Great American
Value for 1892" the new Chevrolet
~ppears at the automobile show this
year with more extensive changes
in design than any annual Chevro-
let model since the car was changed
from four to six cylinders in 1928
Offering silent synchro-mesh trans
mission in combination with selec-
tive wheeling, 20 per cent
increase in power, top speed Of 65
to 10 miles an hour, streamlined
bodies and a wealth of other new
features, the new car remains in
the lowest price range at which
Chevrolet ever has sold-from S475
to S675.
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 addi-
ton, eight models also are available
with de luxe equipment, making
possible individuality Of ownership
and providing selection from twenty
different types.
Has Stabilized Front
Practically every proven Sutomo-
tive feature of recent years is in
corporated in the new 1882 Chew
rolet, as well as a new Stabilized"
front end construction embodied for
the first time in any car. Improve
ments in the 80 line over last years
models include down-draft carbure-
ton, counter balanced crankshaft,
smaller wheels and larger tires,
radically changed front end appear
ance, Finger touch" front seat adj
iustment cowl ventilator on all
models, hood doors instead of
louvres, improved clutch and an ad
ditional cross member in the frame.
OF the mechanical changes, the
most important is the new Chevro-
let-built transmission unit, which
combines synchro-mesh with simpli-
fed free wheeling as standard
equipment at no extra cost. Free
wheeling is provided by an over
running clutch, engaged at the dis
erection Of the driver by a control
button on the instrument panel.
Feature Is Optional
This optional feature enables the
driver to utilize the full breaking
power of the engine. if he desires,
and to use the free wheeling only
when traffic conditions make it
desirable.
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
The most striking change in ex-
terror appearance is the new front |
end, which has been completely re-
designed this year.
The new Stabilized" front and |
mounting is an important feature of
the new car. In conventional |
mounting the radiator tenders and
headlamps are supported from the
sides of the frame, and in driving
over rough roads the front end |
weaves and vibl tes. This is annoy
ing to occupants T. the car and fire.
quently results in ohe origin of
squeaks and rattles at points of
stress.
On Single Fender
In the new Chevrolet, the tenders.
radiator and headlamps are carried
en- a single fender support unit,
which is anchored to the center of
the front cross-member of the
frame.
The radiator is entirely new in
design and construction. The eX-
posed core area is larger than last
yea1 for better cooling, and a lew
grille is built integral with the
rao.ator in all models This grille |
has square meshes stamped in re-
lief, with the vertical lines ac-
centuated to increase the appear
ance of height
The 60-hOrSe power, overhead |
valve, six cylinder engine is smooth |
er, quieter and more powerful due
to the cumulative effect of many
endorsements. The engine block
is stiffened and strengthened by adj
ditional ribs and more me tal at |
points of stress Main crar.kshaft |
bearings are thinner, making
! Ssible an increase in diameter of
the crankshaft journals. The crank
shaft, with four CONFERENCE.-The, |
forged integrally, weighs fifty-three
pounds, an increase of f1"e pounds
over last year.