The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07

front seats. The handbrake lever on all models, with and without vacuum gear-shift, is removed to a convient location at the drivers left, under the cowl.
 Improvement said to be compar- able with that resulting from Chevro- let's original adoption of Kneee- Action in 1884 has been made in the new models ride, by complete re- vision of the springing on both series. On the Master Deluxe, an ingenious adaptation of the short and-long-arm "wish-bone" type of individual suspension, heretofore confined to costlier cars, has been co-ordinated with new ride stabili- ger and special shock absorbers in front, and with re-designed springs and shock absorbers in the rear, to provide a smooth, soft ride under all conditions. Front and rear spring unit, scientifically co-ordinated and balanced. Springing is softer than heretofore, and front-wheel vertical travel is greater; but because of new airplane-type double-acting end-to- end-- discharge shock absorbers, it is under more positive control, as due to the stabilizer-is the tendency to roll or sway on turns.
 Steering Improved
 Marked improvement in steering has also been achieved. The new suspension system which makes pos sible true shockproof steering; con- pines with refinements in the steer ing mechanism proper, to gain this desirable result. The steering ratio is increased, and friction is re- duced by ball bearings in the roller and at the top of the steering col umn mast jacket. The aggregate effect is a substantial reduction in the effort required to steer, especial ly noticeable in making sharp turns.
 On the Master S5, front and rear springing have been carefully har- monized with each other, and scien-
 tifically balanced for maximum riding ease. Spring leaves are thin. ner, and are tapered, deflectior rates being reduced from 235 to 17s pounds per inch on most models Double-acting shock absorberS like those on the Master De Luxe are employed in front, and single acting hydraulics in the rear. The ride stabiliZer is an important feature of both series.
 Chevrolet's power plant. while basically the same as in 1888, has undergone numerous refinements, some of which result in greater economy, some in heightened de- pendability, and some in more econ- omical servicing. The plant itself is the famous six-cylinder valve-in- head engine which has powered millions of Chevrolets. The per- manently-adjus self-lubricating ball bearing water pump introduced during 1888 production is retained. A new ignition distributor mount ing simplifies octane adjustment. More positive fabrication of valve rocker arms is assured by a new oil pressure regular. A rubber -floated harmonic balancer replaces the unit formerly used. Refinements in the carburetor and manifold heat con- trol thermostat heighten operating efficiency and fuel economy. The Tiptoe- Clutch has new venti- lator canes formed in its pressure plate, for cooler running and higher efficiency But in the main, the power plant and it's closely-related units are identical with those which have written a long record of satisfactory service in the hands of millions of owners the world over.
 Interiors reflect good taste, as well as the engineers efforts to embody maximum safety, comfort, and con- venience in the new line. Harmon izing variants of brown, in the up-