The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 26, 1932, Page 7

T. HE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1932 Rockne Six, in Two Lines, Makes Formal Debut in Automobile World Project of Studebaker Corpora- tion; Are Manufactured “In Detroit The Rockne Six has made its form- al deubt in the automobile world. The Rockne is handled in by Sandin-Wilde Motors, Inc. The Rockne Six is exhibited in two lines, the “65” and the “75”. All models are equipped with im- proved free-wheeling in all forward speeds plus the latest development in full synchronized shifting, ultra quiet in all speeds: and advan- tageous when the braking power of the engine -is- preferred to the econ- omy of free-wheeling. ’ All motors are cushioned in live rubber at all four points of suspen- sion. Generous body insulation against dirt, moisture and oyitside tempera- tures is provided on all models. Switch-key starting, standard equipment in all models, simultane- ously turns on the ignition and starts the engine. Artistically streamlined bodies, de- veloped by a famous designer, predict tomorrow’s motoring fashions and provide an abundance of room un- precedented in cars selling for less than $700. Many other desirable fea- tures such as glass-smooth, electro- Plated pistons; quadruply-weighted crankshafts; easy pressure, solid grip- ping brakes; finger-tip steering; si- Jent carburetion; self-adjusting spring shackles and hydraulic shock absorb- ers, also are provided in this new mo- tor car. 110-Inch Wheelbase The Rockne Six “65” has a 110-inch wheelbase and a 66-horsepower six- cylinder motor that delivers a smooth 70 miles an hour. It has four-point cushioned power, a Rockne engineer- ing advancement which provides a freedom from vibration considered re- markable and is further aided by an unusual mounting of all pedals on the frame of the chassis, instead of conventional transmission anchoring. ‘The “75” line is mounted on a 114- inch wheelbase, and has a 72 horse- power motor which rides on live rub- ber at all four points of suspension. The “65” line includes a 5-passen- ger, 4-door sedan; a 5-passenger, 2- door coach; a 5-passenger, 2-door convertible sedan; a convertible road- ster with rumble seat; a 2-passenger coupe with roomy storage compart- ment in the rear deck; and a 4-pas- senger coupe with rumble seat. The “75” group consists of a 5-pas- senger, 4-door sedan; a 5-passenger, 2-door convertible sedan; a 2-passen- ger coupe, a 4-passenger coupe (with rumble seat); and a 4-passenger con- vertible roadster, also with rumble seat. All regular models have five wire wheels with large chromium hub- caps. Deluxe models carry six wire wheels, two extra wheels being mounted in fender wells. Radiators Are Sloping Sloping radiators and windshields, artistically outlined with chromium, visorless header-panels, streamlined tops and air-foil aprons at rear, which conceal fuel tanks and subdue the rear end wind resistance, are distinct contributions to the speed and the appearance of the cars.* Bodies are swung low, yet have abundant room for the tallest motor- ist in the smartly appointed interiors. All “65” bodies are of steel, fused into a single piece of electric arc welding. The “75” bodies are of steel with steel and wood framework. Wide, chromium-faced bumpers are One-piece steel fen- on all models. ders give distinction to the front of all Rockne Six cars. Headlamps are mounted on . fender brackets and “tied” to radiator shells for addition- al strength. Seu CRANE ah PM Both front and rear doors of all models are 28 inches wide. Front seats of the “65” sedans are 45 inches wide. Rear seats:measure 47 inches, The “75” models are of similar gen- erous proportions. Interior uphol- ‘stery is of. attractive shades of cloth or leather depending upon models, In- terior hardware is bright nickel. Modern Theme In Instrument boards have been de- signed in the same modern theme of ue that characterizes general body es, Rockne Six improyed free-wheeling, with all of its gas, oil and wear econ- omy, may be instantly changed to conventional gear by means of a but- ton mounted on the dash..° Aviation-type instruments include speedometer, hydrostatic gasoline gauge, ofl pressure gauge, ammeter and engine heat indicator.. Equipment. lists of both lines incorporate auto- matic windshield cleaner, rear vision mirrors, cowl pockets, combination tail and signal lights and arm rests, dome lights, robe rails and foot reste fin sedans. A single key operates both ignition and door lock. All doors ex- cept right front are locked by auto- matic interior handles. An unusual treatment or rear ap- rons has been developed. Gasoline tanks, rear springs and even rear axle are carefully hidden from view by the air foil aprons that slope down- wards from rear body sections. Convertible models have been de- signed with special attention paid to ease with which tops may be raised and lowered. 66 Brake Horsepower The power plant of the “65” has 3 1-8 inch bore and 4 1-8 inch stroke, developing 66 brake horsepower. Pis- ton displacement is 189.8 cubic inches. Taxable horsepower is 23.4. The “75” engine has 72 brake horse- power at 3,200 revolutions per min- ute, 25.4 taxable horsepower, 205.3 cu- bic inch displacement and a 3 1-4 bore and 4 1-8 inch stroke. Many features of the “75” are larg- er and stronger in proportion to its Greater power and dimensions. Pistons are of cast iron, electro plated to a glass smoothness in the modern method which permits closer fitting of pistons, offers greater re- sistance against heat and has proved to be especially durable in withstand- ing scoring. Crankshafts are supported by four oversize bearings. Each crankshaft has four vibration reducing counter- weights. Valves are chrome nickel steel for intake and silchrome steel for exhaust. Connecting rods are drop-forged from selected steel. The cooling system includes a cen- trifugal water pump on front end of motor, driven by a husky V-type belt. Radiator cores are of tubular con- struction and the thermostat is lo- By JAMES F. DONAHUE While automobile drivers will take care of the adjustment of carburetor, ignition system and other mechanical mont that ts greny giectoa Sead a lected—head- light alignment. rh Improper adjustment of head- lamps is not only an inconvenience Gale ca ae the saghtgh it also er drivers on the road un- — oa licap, lern lamps are designed to elim- inate glare in the other fellow’s eyes and, if they get out of line the least bit, they throw their dazzling light directly into the eyés of oncoming drivers, often ca accidents. In addition, they. do not give proper il- lumination of the road at night and Cause trouble for their owner. eee, The door of your garage can be used as @ screen in testing your lights. Drive your car to within about 25 feet from the door. Find the distance of the center of the headlights from the ground and then draw a line on the door at that height. lace @ normal load in your car and switch on the upper beams of the dual-filament lamps, ‘The tops of the beams should fall just a bit below the horizontal line on the garage door. If they don’t, raise or lowe the lamps until they do. . Each lamp should-be tested separ- ately. A bulb can be pulled from one while testing the other, or a piece of black cloth can be put over the one to block off the light while the other is being tested. se @ It adds considerably to the effi- clency of your headlights if you keep them clean. During summer, insects and mud are spattered over thein. This substance cakes on the lights and cuts down the amount of light delivered. A good material to clean off this caked material is a mixture of lamp- black and alcohol. Apply this with a wet cloth and rub vigorously. Go over the glass with a dry rag afterward and it will leave lamps spick and span, ee # In the cleaning operation, do not neglect the metal reflector inside the lamp. This curved holder is really the rea- son why you get so much light from such a small bulb. Today most of these reflectors are plated with nick- el or chromium, and need little at- tention other than infrequent wiping and polishing. see It'll save you not little inconven- fence and abuse at the hands of hard. boiled traffic cops if you carry a set of spare light bulbs with you. There's How’s She Hittin’? Pontiac Offers Two Smart Cars ‘In New Six and V-Eight Models Ride Control and Syncro-Mesh Transmission Are Among New Developments Two smart, fast cars—a Six and a V-Eight—each offered in a half-dos- en different Fisher Body types, com- prise the new line which Pontiac pre- sents for 1932. In the design of the new Pontiac The Pontiac is sold in Bismarck by Fleck Motor Sales, Inc. are included the important automo- tive developments of the year. Fore- most among these are ride control, Pontiac’s successful combination of synchro-mesh transmission with quiet second gear, and controlled free wheeling. Body models offered on the chassis of both the Six and V-8 are: two and four-door sedans, custom sedan, coupe, sport coupe and convertible coupe. In addition to the ride control mechanism, instantly adjustable from the instrument panel, the chassis of these cars are cushioned by rubber at 47 points. Even the shock absorber links attach through rubber which absorbs minor shocks such as are met in driving over the tarred joints of &@ cement pavement. The wheelbase of the Pontiac Six has been length- enéd to 114 inches while the springs are protected by covers and are perm- anently lubricated. The wheelbase on both the Six and Eight chassis of the V-Eight is 117 inches. Operation of the ride control mech- anism is extremely simple. A slight movement of a button attached to the steering column adjusts shock ab- sorber resistance to meet the varying spring rebound encountered under changing conditions of road surfaces or passenger load. The engines of the Six and V-8 de- velop 65 and 85 horsepower respec- tively. Control Made Eas; Control of these capable power plants is made extremely easy. With Pontiac's combination of synchro- mesh transmission, silent second gear and controlled free wheeling, the driver now may forget his shifting worries. - Lifting the toe from the accelera- tor pedal. automatically causes the free wheeling clutch to function, and the gears may be shifted quickly and without clashing. . Economy in oil and gas consump- tion marks the operation of both Six and Eight. A three-jet graduated carburetor supplies exactly the amount of fuel needed at varying speeds—and no more. A _ device no telling when one of your lights will go out on a dark road at night. cated in cylinder head. A 16-inch fan is mounted on the pump shaft. Car- bureters are silenced. Manifolds have heat control for seasonal variations in temperatures. Semi-Floating Axle The rear axle is of the semi-float- ing type. Road clearance under housing measures 8 5-16 inches. Semi-elliptic springs of silico manganese ate wide and long to in- sure a maximum of safety and com- fort. The extra large brakes are the latest improved four-wheel mechan- ical type. Hydraulic shock absorbers are pro- vided at both front and rear. A new design of what engineers call “X cross members,” adding great tor- sional stiffness, features the “65”, which has a 56-inch tread at front and a 58-inch tread at rear. According to previous announce- ments, the Rockne Six is a project of the Studebaker corporation, The cars are being produced in Detroit, Mayen executive offices are also lo- cal ROCKNE s G PONSORED AND UARANTEED BY STUDEBAKER L known as an “economizer” carefully meters the gasoline admitted to the New 1932 Chevrolet Sport Coupe Quanrud, Brink & Reibold, Inc. Wholesale ROCKNE SIX “65” SED carburetor from the fuel tank. The raise compression to a point where maximum power is obtained from Tegular grades of fuel. And Pontiac shares honors this year with two! high-priced American cars in offering the new 14 millimetre AG spark plugs which improve efficiency and eco- nomy by preventing pre-ignition at high speed or fouling at low speeds. Oll economy is increased in both cars due to the low temperatures, at which the motors operate and to the close fitting pistons and rings which Prevent oil from escaping into the cylinders, Has Automatic Thermostat Motor heat of both cars is con- trolled by an automatic thermostat in the cross-flow cooling system, an exclusive Pontiac feature, which blocks circulation until the motor has attained its most efficient and eco- nomical operating temperature. Full pressure lubrication to all mov- ing parts adds much to the life and stamina of both the Six and V-8 motors. Oil is forced even to the piston pins through holes rifle-drilled in the webb-reinforced connecting rods. Certain advantages of the splash lubrication system also are Provided by means of oll overflow vents in the lower connecting rod bearings which throw a constant The photo above shows the new Rockne Six “65” five-passenger four-door sedan, which is mounted on a 110-inch wheelbase and is powered with a 66 horse power engine. The engine is mounted in live rubber at all four points of suspension. Free-wheeling, plus synchronized shifting, switch-key starting, aerody- namic bodies that reduce wind resistance to a minimum afd many other features have given this cir a quick popularity with American motorists. the insulated Fisher-built bodies of in annual tax, plus an additional six |his Mercedes at more than 92 miles hardwood and steel. 904. Per cent for each additional year upjan hour in 1! to a maximum of 60 per cent. READY FOR GARAGE About three out of every five auto- mobiles in the metropolitan area around Chicago are in need of re- pairs, USES NO FUEL Erich Graichen, Berlin inventor, has developed an automobile which, he says, uses no fuel. He declines to state what powers the car. It has been successfully tried out on a Ber- lin track. PRODUCES MOST OIL The United States is the world’s largest producer of petroleum. In 1930 it accounted for 70 per cent of the world’s output. AUTO’S HIGHEST PASS The highest automobile pass in Eu- rope is the Stelvio Pass in Italy. It is 9045 feet above sea level, and is a severe test of any car's performance. A NICE SAVINGS Each motor vehicle owner travel- ing 10,000 miles saves $200 by using surfaced roads, the American Road Builders’ Association reports. POOR MAN'S VEHICLE Two-thirds of all automobile buy- ers in the United States have incomes spray of oil on the cylinder walls, below $3,000 a year, the National Auto- Matching well the flashing per-|mobile Chamber of Commerce re- formance of these new Pontiac cars is| ports. the distinctive design of the new Fisher bodies. Contours are smooth !and lines are rackish—the windshield, for instance, slanting at an agle of 10-degrees to meet the unvisored roof. The radiator front is sharply V-shaped and its impressive height is emphasized by the chrome-plated vertical bars of the built-in grille. The headlamps are attached throug! the fenders to the support arm be: neath, eliminating the conventio1 headlamp tie-bar. Smart indica! lamps also are mounted on the heav: fenders which sweep gracefully past| the door-louvered hood and merge’ their lines with the chrome moulding of the rubber-matted steel running boards. Twin Trumpet Horns Twin trumpet horns and twin com- bination tail and stop lights are standard equipment on all of the V-8 models and on the sport coupe, con= vertible coupe and custom sedan of the Pontiac Six. Large tires on small wire wheels, massive chromed hub caps and full-width chrome bumpers. of spring steel add further to the im- pression of balanced stability which these cars create. Interiors are fitted and finished with all the careful attention to the niceties of detail which mark the well-appointed home—seats of extra width, springs of restful depth—up- holstery in the finest of fabrics, care- fully tailored with invisible stitch- ing—arm rests at elbow height and a driving seat that is instantly ad- justable to the driver's comfort, even while the car is in motion. For further convenience there is an inside adjustable sun visor that may be swung to one side to serve as an awning, easily read “dial type” in- struments, ventilation through either cowl or windshield, inside locks on all doors, new self-energizing Bendix brakes, and of course the weather- {proof and sound-proof security of NO ROUGH ST ‘Would-be taxicab bandits in Berlin are starving now as the result of the city cab drivers taking up jiujitsu as & measure of self-protection. MILLIONAIRE RACER The first straightaway mile speed Tecord was created by the million- aire amateur, Vanderbilt, who drove 1932 Pontiac Six C OLD AGE PENSIONS Cars over five years old in Dantzig are allowed a 10 per cent reduction DANGEROUS DRIVERS The Automobile Club of Southern California reports that the most haz- ardous age for automobile drivers is under 20. om Sedan AUTOS IN SWEDEN Sweden now has more than 146,000 automobiles, 20,000 of which are in Stockholm. There are 45,000 motor- cycles in that country. BUSES FOR TRAINS ‘Wherever possible, the Italian gov- ernment plans to replace trains with motor buses. FARM-OWNED TRUCKS The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports that 26 per cent of all motor trucks registered in the United States are farm-owned. Use the Want Ads Fleck Motor Sales, Inc. 100 West Broadway BISMARCK, N. DAK. Phone 55 invites you to drive the New PONTIAC 6 PONTIAC V-8 Pontiac offers these im- portant developments at mo extra cost Syncro-Mesh Automotive Supplies Garage Equipment ROCKNE 65 ROCKNE 585 '685_ Bismarck Auto Show Style Show --- Vaudeville --- ‘ Seiberling & Vulco Tires . Hyvis Oils U S L Storage Batteries See the Automobile Show at War Memorial Building - April 1 and 2 1 --- Bathing Beauties --- Special Music ; Special Truck Exhibits -- Beautiful Decorations Cries Fesoad The New Pontiac Sie important developments the 9 Free Wheeling the year to the low-price J. It 1s fast, powe: ae Ride Control able, modern in styling—yet costs little to buy and to ran. It offers Syncro-Mesh for effortless shifting ... a new second gear Longer Wheelbase that is quiet... and free wheeling . . . all three at no extra cost. Increased Power and : ° High Speed The New Pontiac V-Eight offers proved V-Eight brilliance and distinctive performance in the low-price field. And Greater Economy the Pontiac V-Eight, with its brilliant, supremely reliable New, Roomier Fisher Bodies of engine, alo gives you Syncro-Mesh, quiet second, free Rubber Cushioning at 47 wheeling and Ride Control at no extra cost. Chassis Points - Vee eg ae the new Pontiac Six and the new Pontise -Eight, which you can purchase, if wish, on convenient G.M. A.C. monthly terms, ie ss Enclosed Springs Fleck Motors Sales, Inc., has been in business in Bismarck for eight years. The president and general manager is J. A. Fleck, and with him are associated: J. R. Fleck, vice president; Hie Rhonemus, service man- ager; Roy Indseth, parts manager, and Lyle E. Gray as office man- ager. This firm is known to many motorists for its ability and desire to serve their interests. PONTIAC SIX AN OUTSTANDING c Friday and Saturday, April 1-2 MEMORIAL BUILDING an ERAL