The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-05
DODGE AUTOS
MADE WITHOUT
FRONT AXLES
Aero Streaming New Body
Feature: Point of Weight
Altered.

The new Dodge line consists OF
two series-one with a wheelbase OF
III inches. the other with wheel
base Of i21 inches. Dodge body
designers and stylists have outdone
all their former efforts in the de-
-velopment Of eye-filling exteriors.
Streamlining-" aero-streaming" is
the term used by DOdge-has been
worked out with a measure Of sue
cess.
The windshields are set at a more
rakish angle; sweeping tenders.
"aero-streamed" in cOformity with
the ensemble, are pantalooned for
gravel DETECTION and mud protec-
ton; roof lines are gracefully curved
while backs terminate new beaver
tail slopes Of dynamic symmetry.
E. A Higgins is Indianapolis dis
trict representative of Dodge
Brothers Corporation.
In the interiors, 10 which a new
Seven-point ventilation system is
said TO give comforts akin to those
OF The modern air-cOnditioncd home,
Dodge body designers have striven
for motoring comfort.
Below the tailored magnificence
of these bodies the show visitor bent
on mechanical research finos much
to interest hIm-flrst of all an in
dependent front wheel springing
system to which the trade name
Floating Cushion" wheels has been
given. Is Of the pantOgraph type.
The method is axleleSs. The con-
ventional long leaf springs are also
absent. Spring action is given by
large coil springs. one on each side
of the car.
Shocks EaSed
The employment of the shock
absorbers introduces a new point
of suspension design. In the con-
ventional leaf spring the required
retarding effect is produced by
friction between the leaves; this
interleaf friction, it is pointed out.
is not fixed quantity. but varies
with different fabrication condl-
tons and even in accordance with
weather. so as to alter the cars
riding qualities.
With floating cushion" wheels
the retarding effect is provided by
the powerful shock absOrbers, the
action of which is correctly cali
brated and maintained. without
change, throughout the life of the
car.
The Dodge automatic clutch is
vacuum-operated in connection with
a valve mechanism acted upon by
the accelerator pedal. The mech
anism. further improved by the sd-
dition Of an automatic wear COM
pensator. makes the use of the con-
ventiOnal clutch unnecessary be-
cause the clutch engages and dis
engages itself as the throttle is
opened or closed by the drivers foot.
Transmission Silent
Silent operation of the transmits
sion-in all speeds, including re-
verse-is assured through the use
of helical gears that engage smooth
" even with the most inexpert OPP
orator and makes driving in first
and second nOiseless.
Dodge brakes are Of the hydraulic,
self-equalizing type. The brake
drums. wider than formerly, are of
a cast iron braking ring with
steel back. The braking ring has
cooling ribs which are in quick dis
sipation of the heat generated in
long and severe brake application.
In addition to the four-wheel n.y.
draulic brakes. hand operated en-
Urgency or parking brake is pro-
vided, mounted at the rear of the
transmission and Incorporating a
six-inch drum of machined cast
iron.
Lets Body Breathe
The body ventilation system in
troduced by Dodge is called a seven
point system because it offers seven
ventilation features, including new
windshield and cowl ventilator con-
trolls. and safety glass adjustable
front and rear ventilator wings of
the butterfly type. Any one of the
seven different ventilation combina-
tions may be brought into play or
made imperative in an instant.
Ventilation may be locked from the
inside.
Head lamps incorporate a pre-
focused bulb making refocusing I'M
necessary. The aSymetric type of
lighting is used in which the head
light beams are crossed and in
country driving the beam of the
right lamp only is lowered in meet
ing On-coming vehicles.
The light beams are controlled
through a new switch on the instru-
ment board giving the option of
parking. city driving or country
driving beams. The light switch
proper is supplemented by a foot
DINNER switch for controlling the
beam Of the right head lamp when
the dash switch is in the country
driving position.