The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 23, 1935, Page 21

» NEW SAFETY, Motorist Entitled to All That New and Better, Company Head Says Offering many new comfort, safety, ‘performance and economy features, ‘the 1935 Oldsmobiles will be exhibit- ed by Fleck Motor Sales, Inc., at the ‘Bismarck automobile and style show March 28, 29 and 30. The new Oldsmobile Six and Eight ca aoe eo belief that the motorist is entitled to all that is new and better, according too. 1. McOuen, president and gen eral manager of the com! Biressing the importance of safety; Oldsmobile introduces in both lines of cars what has been called by en- OLDSMOBILE OFFERING MANY COMFORT IDEAS replete with safety features, led by the solid steel ‘turret top’ body First, it provides a margin of safety heretofore unavailable. Second, it adds greatly to the struc- .jtural strength of the entire body. top” body by Sena oes ee new cars. All of the advantages of wind re- sistance reduction have been incor- porated into the new cars and the beauty of symmetrical line retained. Other new features listed in the announcement include: A complete system of sound- tig of body, chassis and “inp wheelbase and roomier interiors. Incressed economy of operation by means of improved manifold- ing and carburetion systems. Increased power because of high compression ratios, achieved through an entirely new design cylinder head which still permits the use of standard fuel. Redistribution of weight. to given an even smoother ride by ae seat ‘ocation between the. as aportant to the motoring pub- lic as the new features, is the reten- tion by Oldsmobile of the advance- ments of 1934, led by knee-action wheels and super-hydraulic brakes, Knee-Action ible Knee-action wheels, he pointed out, are indispensable to the car, which is built to provide the highest degree of passenger comfort. The knee-action wheels, by moving up and down inde- pendently of each other, absorb the road shock which, in the ordinary car without knee-action, is pt mitted to the springs are of the sturdy ‘coll ty type found on higher priced cars. Knee- action makes possible, too, center- control steering and casier handling of the car. Coupled with the front ‘and rear ride stabilizers, center-con- trol steering — much to car com- fort. The self-energising, super-hydrau- Uc brakes of the 1934 Oldsmobile also “fre*retained, with the brakifig area increased by 14 per cent to make them even more powerful and sure of ar than before, and giving longer lif the linings. These brakes have Proved by millions of miles of driv- ing. and the large increase in braking area will add even more to the safety offered in the 1935 Oldsmobiles. In introducing the new cars to the aie here the Oldsmobile president “We have retained the fine’ fea- tures of our previous cars and added new ones to them because we And third, it permits of a beauty never before possible, when the roof ‘The front of the car is completely new, with narrow and higher radiator grilles, new radiator ornaments, new fenders and re-styled louvres. The new Oldsmobiles are roomier, with the front seat of the Six more than three inches wider than that of the Eight of 1934. There is increased head and . The cars are easier of access be- cause of large doors both front and rear, Both Six and Eight have seven body engme Engine design in the new Oldsmo- biles rethains the same in principle. Increased power has been obtained. chiefly through higher compression ratios. The Six now has a 90-horse- power motor, the Eight 100. A new type three-point engine sus- pension is used. All-silent syncro-mesh transmission, with silent shifting in all gears, again is _ important Oldsmobile advant- “fone of the major refinements of the motor is in the crankshaft, where counterbalancing has been increased from 35 per cent to 8 per cent in the Six. The most outstanding change is the addition of a counterweight at the center of the shaft, making the shaft heavier and sturdier. The generators on cies 1935 Olds- mobile are of a new type, designed to supply the battery with the additional efficiency needed to provide current for the many demands made upon it in these days of electrical equipment such as cigarette Due to improvements in tire de-. sign, it is estimated that the 1935 car will use only 1.32 tires a year, as against 2:14 tires a year used by the average car during the period 1927-30. A new tire, designed especially for winter use and having a heavy tread to give better reaction in snow, is be- ing manufactured “by one of the larger tire makers. ‘When a car Is driven at a high rate of speed, oil consumption increases Tapidly, and for this reason. the oil should a BISMARCK RUN. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1935 Oldsmobile is one on ‘at least four automobiles that will appear this year with the new type of all- As shown here, this is one solid sheet of steel from cowl to trim under the window, scoviding greater security to the car's occupants. Oldsmobile also has moved the body forward to afford more comfortable riding for the rear pa: ° | | ‘ List Few Tips on Starting Trouble If the engine cranks easily yet does not start, the trouble is in the connection or fuel system. To find which, test as follows: Disconnect wire from any spark plug and hold end about % inch away from metal base of plug jumps gap between wire tip and metal, ignation system is ably O. K. Verify by same test at several other plugs. If spark is bright, the ignition system is O. K. down tothe spark Plugs. These should next be checked to see that they are clean and that the points are set Properly. Wet and dirty por- celains will cause short circuits. cult, if not impossible. Have plugs tested and points set to the prop- ergap. In the absence of the cor- rect guage, use a business card doubled as a guide for an emer- gency adjustment. A new tire having a double inner tube removes much of the danger of ‘a blowout, the inside tube being con- nected with the outer by a single air vent. When the outer tube is punc- tured, the air from the inside tube escapes very slowly, allowing the driver plenty of time to come to a gradual stop. A car involved in a collision should not be driven until it has been care- fully checked for damage which may Not be readily apparent to the eye. If this precaution is not taken, addi- tional damage may result. A. jack has been developed that is particlarly adaptable for use on some of the modern cars having over- hanging fenders. It may be operated from a standing position by inserting is under the front or rear bumper. A good bearing scraper can be made of a discarded ting that has been broken in half and the ends wrapped with tape. US: TIRES fil at MPERED RUDAEY miles at no eatia cost “GRANT. DADEY CO. Phone 277 ngers. dition. The windshield should be] clean, however, or the glass may be lacratched by the dust dragged along by the wiper. The starter should always be used sparingly, as about 30 minutes of Dormal driving is required to replace electrical energy in battery used, for each minute of starting operation. The automotive industry is the largest purchaser of gasoline, rubber, steel, malleable iron, mohair, uphol- atery leather, bey oil, plate glass, nickel, and lead. ‘The automotive and petroleum in- dustries furnish employment to one- sixth of all persons engaged in whole- sale, retail, and service trades in this country. There were approximately a mil-' lion more vehicles in operation in the United States in 1934 than there were the previous year. Up to the present time, British car ‘owners have purchased their license plates at postoffices. Now they must |tion. buy them at local tax offices. A battery with louse hold-down bolts often is the cause of those mysterious rattles which seem to ‘come from under the car. Before attempting to adjust brakes, the pressure in all tires should be equal. Tt is a wise plan to keep a con- stant check on the crank-case oil supply. Corroded Cables on Loose or corroded battery terminals are a source of hard starting troubles. A quick test may be made by turning on the dashlight and shaking the the light or of the ammeter needle indicates looseness. A green coating on the terminals shows corrosion which may also reduce or interrupt the flow of current. The remedy is to disconnect and ‘wash the battery terminals with am- monia and coat them with grease or vaseline to prevent corrosion. When tightening battery terminals, see that the connection to the frame is tight and clean. Tighten battery clamps. A loose battery may jar the terminals loose and break the battery plates or case, Although some of the later cars have batteries fitted with non-cor- rosive terminals, this does not nec- cessarily mean that there is no fur- ther need for regular battery inspec- Headlight reflectors should be cleaned with dry jewelers’ rouge; and, if tarnished, with a little alco- hol. The rouge should be applied very lightly with a chamois. Use of light engine oil and a fully charged battery will reduce winter starting trouble to a minimum. The United States has only 7 per cent of the world’s population, but 70 per cent of all motor vehicles. Battery Troublesome | | CLAIM ROAD MONIES ILLEGALLY DIVERTED icipalities, for Purposes, is | municipal road Estimate Highway Funds Mis- appropriated Could Have Built 9,000 Miles The total amount of road money diverted, misappropriated and mis applied in 1934 reached an all-time high, and would have constructed 9,000 miles of highest type pavement ‘and given direct and indirect year- round employment to more than 150,- 000 people, the American Automobile association declares. At the same time, the A.A.A. warn- ed the motor tax diverting states that the federal government is pre- pared to “crack down” on them and to withhold part of their regular fed- eral aid appropriations unless they can show a clean bill: of health. “This authority,” said Thomas P. Henry of Detroit, Mich., president of the national motoring body, “was |Specifically conferred on the Bureau of Public Roads in the Hayden-Cart- {wright Federal Aid Authorization Bill jof last year, and the Bureau is deter- ‘mined and obliged to exercise it.” | Is Unknown Sum The A.A.A. president pointed out ithat because of devious methods, con- jcealments, and the lack of account- ing, it is almost impossible to find out exactly how much road money is mis- appropriated annually. He contin- battery terminals. The flickering of | yeq: “Not the least important phase of the declaration of policy embodied by congress in the Hayden-Cartwright !Act is that it will enable the Bureau of Public Roads to demand access to and to make its own accounting of special motor tax revenue accruing to the states and of the expenditure of this revenue as @ prerequisite to the granting of their full share of federal aid to the individual states. “On such inadequate information as was available in 1933, the bureau found that $100,000,000 of special mo- tor vehicle taxes were diverted to lesan than road purposes in that year, with more than 20 states indulging in the practice. The figure for 1934 was closer to $200,000,000, with half the states pilfering the road fund in one way or another. Bares Four Methods “At least four different methods are used by the diversionists to ac- complish their purpose. First, as in Texas, for instance, where the staie constitution requires that a certain Proportion of all taxes be applied to school use; second, where, as in many states such as New York and Ohio, the legislatures have authorized the use of special inotor tax revenues for jother than road purposes; third, |where other departments of state governments borrow money from the highway departments, such ‘loans’ dom being liquidated. Because of}mune. I frankly the disguise, motorists in these states | amendm often are not aware of the fact that version is going on; and fourth, pete) money allocated in good faith by the states to counties, cities, and jturned into other cha: |times with legislative authority, but often without any warrant of law/the voters whatsoever. “Only constitutional amendments ican prevent the spread of the disease ‘that threatens the motor tax and road structures. The two states that have adopted such amendments, namely, Missouri and Colorado, are the only ones that are absolutely ime Nearly every day some one asks us that question, — and small wonder with so many suggestions current for altering the nation’s banking systems. We don’t know the answer: In our opinion banking methods al: ways change sooner or later to meet changing methods of doing business. But methods are of far less importance than principles, — and Principles don’t change. Our business is being conducted in accordance with fundamental, time-tested principles of good banking: No matter what changes in methods the future may bring, the same sound principles will continue to guide us: That way lie safety for depositors and service to the community; First National Bank “The Pioneer Bank” BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA Affiliated with FIRST BANK STOCK CORPORATION Everything that’s NEW at the Show YOU’LL SEE IN OLDSMOBILE MORE ECONOMICAL BIGGER MORE POWERFUL Fleck Motor "100 Broadway, West F you want to see ail the 1935 motor car features revealed in a single car, look at the new Oldsmobile. Superbly styled—with new streamline beauty—it’s again the Style Leader. . It has new size—bigger, roomier, with luxuriously comfortable space for driver and passengers. It has new safety—the extra protection of the new Solid-Steel ‘‘Turret-Top” Body by Fisher. It has more power—90 er in the Six, Meee, 100 horsepower in the Eight—and increased gy gasoline economy in Both cars. For ex- “ample, the Six delivers 18 miles to the gallon at 50 miles per hour. Tt has Knee-Action Wheels . . . digger Super- Hydraulic Brakes . .. Center-Control Seer cce Ride Stabilizer . . . Syncro-Mesh All- Sine Sie ing... every modern finecar feature to which you are entitled. And all at the lowest price for which so much quality w =a ever of ! Oldsmobile is ‘‘the car that 675 See $Y) cot ae.» Riohe AMO del a vy a price ot Lam subject to change witheut notice, Bumpers with guards, spare tirt, and rear spring covers built inte all cars at the factory at extra Gite Convenient G. M. 4. C. time payment plan, A GENERAL MOTORS VALUB 4 ’