The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-11-04


ance, economy, safety, durability and
style, gained through systematic re-
fnement of features already thor
oughly proved in the hands of the pub
lie, mark the two new passenger car
series which Chevrolet is introducing
| for 1888, and shown at the Sharps
Motor Company, Third street, Oak
lland. on last Saturday, which were
seen and greatly admired by many
visitors at this first, showing OF the
new models in this county. Both lines
of the Chevrolet embody an improve
ment destined to rank as outstanding
in the industry this year-the revolu-
tionary new "Tiptoe-matic" clutch
combining more positive action with
greater operating ease, and adding
Importantly to the safety, comfort and
durability of the car.
The 1888 line, Chevrolet engineers
assert, represents important advances
over even the highly successful 1887
models. Refnements extend to bodies,
both interiors and exteriors, and to
numerous units of the chassis, whose
design, however, remains fundamen-
tally unchanged. The power plant in
both series is the 85-horsepower high
compression valve-in-head siX-cylinder
engine whose power, smoothnessl
economy and freedom from service in
terruptions are already familiar to
millions of owners throughout the
world.
All models have Chevrolet's per-
fected hydraulic brakes, all-silent, all
steel turret top bodies by Fisher, and
the trouble-free hypoid rear axle. On
the Master Deluxe series, Chevrolet
fully-enclosed knee action is starting
it's fifth year.
Outwardly, the most notable change
in the new Chevrolets is their advanc-
ed styling, which is especially evident
at the front end. The top of the hood
sweeps forward from the cowl in a
graceful curve, to cap the almost YER
teal f1at-topped radiator and grille
The latter, radical improvement over
previous design, consists of chromi-
um-plated horizontal bars, flowing
back from the center line of the grille
to blend into the radiator shell. Accen-
tuating these lines, every fifth bar is
of double width, pin striped down the
center with vermilion enamel. The
new Chevrolet emblem, in cream let
tiers on blue, embossed in a die-cast
winged shield, is centered at the top
The speedline which introduced new
style note is continued in 1888.
Other important changes extend to
lowers, headlamps and their mount
ings, hood side panels, running boards
and body hardware. Engine advances
for 1888 are mainly in the nature of
refnements. With the new clutch
greater flexibility and quicker re-
spouse to the controls is afforded.
There is faster transfer Of heat
from the combustion chambers, espec-
tally in the vicinity of the valves, in
spite of the fact that the cooling sys-
tenn in 1887 was outstanding in eff
cheney.
The most notable change in the
power plant and its related units is
the electrical system, which is entirely
new. 1t consists of new higher-ca-
pacity generator with voltage regula-
tor which adjusts its output at all
times to the load imposed on the bat
terry; new starting mechanism of the
type furnished on costlier General Mo-
tors cars, with over-running clutch
and automatic throttle, opening assur-
ing easy, positive starts; and new
weather-tight and accessible battery
cover.
Greater body space and increased
stability on the road are provided by
widening the rear tread from 81 Gle
inches to a full SO inches. In conjunc-
ton with the changes in the whee
house design this makes possible two
inches greater width through the real
seat of the car. The longer axle drive
shafts and housings necessitated by
the change are comparatively stur'
der to take care of their added length
An innovation in the mode of at
taching the rear springs to the real
axle housing results in quieter opera
ton over any type of road. Real
springs are completely insulated from
the housing by bushings and washer:
of live, resilient rubber, used in con
junction with new bracket welded tt
the front of the housing on each side
Metal-to-metal contacts are eliminat
ed entirely, as is the "telegraphing'
of road noises to the passenger com
partment of the car. The need for ad
justment, fabrication and service o.
any sort at this point no longer eX
lists.
The convenience and utility of thu