The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 21, 1936, Page 18

i f BEHIND PONTIAC'S ACHIEVEMENT LIES _ STORY OF BULDER “B. H. Anibal, in Charge of Engi- : neering, Was With |Cadillac For Hesse Back of the story of any car is the story of the man who designed and; engineered it. And back of.the story of more than 1,000,000 Pontiacs is the story of B. H. Anibal, vice-president in| charge of engineering of the Pontiac Motor company, who designed the first Pon- tiac car ten years ago, and who was responsible for the engineering of every new model since that date. Schooled in the quality car field, Mr. Anibal for ten years was 8 mem- ber of the engineering staff of Cadil- Jac and for several years headed the department. He had a hand in the design of the first four-cylinder Cad- illac and in the application of the first self starter. Developed Liberty Motor During the war he played an im- portant part in the development of the Liberty motor and served in ‘Washington with the aircraft division of General Motors. In later years he ‘was engineering consultant to several manufacturers of high-priced cars. In 1925 he joined the Pontiac or- ganization. During the more than a decade of his tenure as first man on Pontiac en- gineering, the new models under his supervision brought many new fea- tures and refinements into the motor car field. Prominent among the re- cent developments from his depart- ment of more than 200 men are pure silver alloy bearings, the now famous cross-flow radiator, and metered flow lubrication, which insures uni- form oil supply to all engine bear- ings under all operating conditions. ‘The first two features are still ex- clusive to Pontiac. i Other ‘engineeting advances which came out of his department include electro-plated pistons, ofl and fuel filters and air cleaners,| crankcase ventilation, depression beam head- lamps, indirect lighting ‘of instru- ment panel, automatic spark control and many others. I Basic Principles Involved Several basic principles of motor design have been characteristic of the work of Mr. Anibal’s department dur- ing his incumbency. One |is a nearly “square” motor, which means a bore nd stroke of almost equal length; and another is ample mass in the motor block. | ‘These fundamental principles char- acterized the first Pontiac’ motor, be- sides the car of today. In fact, at mo time has the power plant of Pontiac undergone radical change in the ten years it has been on the market. So well was it engineered In the first place that the basic de- sign has stood through a decade, and today other cars are patterning after Its fundamentals. One advantage of the “square” motor is that main bearing journals ‘and crank case pins overlap, thus ma- terially bolstering crankshaft rigid- ity. Crankshafts are also 100 per cent counter-weighted. Displayed by Fleck ‘The new 1936 Pontiacs will be dis- Played at the Bismarck automobile ‘and style show March 26, 27 and 28 in the World War Memorial build- ing by Fleck Motor Sales, Inc., Bis- marck dealer. A new type of automobile bumper mow being manufactured ‘in England makes it impossible for a person be- ing struck to pass under it to the wheels. It is lowered to 'the ground, and simply rolls the victim until the brakes can be applied. Chryslers the highest values ever of- fered by this company are; THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1986 Pontiac Engine Backs Up Appearance of Speed ip six styles each ‘That speedy appearance which designers have giveh the Pontiac has its counterpart in the improved gine and the resultant higher speed quicker acceleration, east Axcylinder sedan shown here ts one of se’ starting and greater economy. The ven body styles, while the deluxe six and the eight are, built Score of Special Features Intro- duced to Improve Comfort, Luxury, Beauty Four entirely new and finer models comprise the new Chrysler line, which will be exhibited at the Bis- marck automobile and style show Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 26, 27 and 28 by Corwin- Churchill Motors, Inc. Bismarck dealer. More than’ a score of new features have been introduced in these cars with the result that they represent Chrysler's highest attainments in per- formance, safety, economy, comfort, luxury and beauty. Passenger space in the two lower-priced cars in the line has been increased. Among the new features that con- tribute toward making these 1936 Automatic Overdrive Chrysler automatic overdrive on six and deluxe eight &t slight extra cost; this feature, of course, being con- tinued in the Airflow line; larger and stronger X-bridge-type frame on six and deluxe eight, the new design of this frame resulting in double the rigidity of former types; new and stronger body construction on six and deluxe eight; rubber insulation be- tween frame and body on six and deluxe eight; hypoid rear axle on both six and deluxe eight; full-length water jacket and new water distribut- ing tube on six engine. Also built-in trunks on all sedans; new ventilating system; started but- ton mounted on dash; interior size of bodies increased four inches in elbow room in six and deluxe eight; footrest made integral with front seat; completely adjustable full- width seats replace bucket seats in all two-door sedan models; added luxury in interiors; newly- designed radiator grille and louvres; overall height of cars reduced one inch in six ‘and deluxe eight models, and bumper to bumper length increased; spare tire carried in special compartment inside the body. - The 1936 line comprises the six in six body styles, the deluxe eight in seven body styles, the Airflow eight in two body styles and the Airflow imperial in two body styles. The six on @ chassis of 118-inch wheelbase comprises the following body styles: Touring sedan, touring brougham, rumble seat coupe, busi- ness coupe, convertible coupe and convertible sedan. On Chassis of 121 Inches The deluxe eight comes in touring sedan, rumble seat coupe, convertible sedan and convertible coupe on a 7~ CW RIGIDITY OF FRAME DOUBLED IN 1936 MODELS BY CHRYSLER chassis of 121 inches, A traveler se- dan, @ seven-passenger sedan and a seven-passenger sedan limousine are made on a chassis of 133 inches, this model having a 110-horsepower en- gine as standard equipment. The Airflow eight, 123 inches, and the Airflow imperial eight, 128 inches, are made in six-passenger sedan and coupe body styles only. From the re-styled, more gracefully curved new radiator grille, back to the new built-in rear trunk, standard on all sedan models, blending smooth- ly into the rear panel, the flowing lines of the new six and deluxe eight give the impression of reduced height and greater length. And the overall + Automo e Shorts Worn king pins and bushings are one of the commonest causes of an- noying rattles at the front of the car, It is estimated that the inter- national highway connecting North and South America will cost ap- Lf $200,000,000 to com- plete. Germany is to make a nationwide of motor cars so that they may be cataloged regarding their suitability for military use. Four-door automobile bodies were introduced in 1909. The death rate per accident on highways at night is estimated to be height is lower, and the bumper to bumper length slightly longer. Yet the interiors of the touring sedan bodies have been increased four inches in elbow room, while the height from floor to ceiling and the head room remain unchanged. A new footrest is recessed into the back of the front seat. In the driver's compartment, a full width cushion, with divided full seat back, either section df which tilts forward, replaces the bucket seats of the two-door sedan or touring broug- ham. Before attempting to adjust the wheel bearings, it is a good plan to have on hand an extra cotter pin of the type which locks the nut that holds the bearings. These pins are aften broken in the process of re- moval. Tt is estimated that approximate- ly one-fifth of all revenue taken in by gasoline service stations goes to labor in the form of wages and sal- aries, including remuneration for owners and managers. Piston-skirt pressures must be sufficiently uniform under all op- erating conditions not to break through the oil film and produce dry streaks in the cylinders. Tire replacement sales from nearly 50,000,000 in 1928 to less than 30,000,000 this year, and ig ex- priet to be only about 29,000,000 in A feature of one of the new cars is @ gauge on the dashboard which 51 per cent greater than that occur- ring if daylight, although there ts only one-fifth the traffic, Eighty-one‘per cent of the world’s petroleum is produced by three na- tions, the United States, Soviet Rus- sia, and Venezuela. It is estimated that three of every five cars are bought by persons with annual inocmes under $3000. The clutch should always have dnch of free play. Without this dé- gree of latitude, clutch springs are bound to show the effect. Slightly higher tire pressure is ad- vised for cars driven at high speeds for long periods of time. Switzerland has one car for every 32 inhabitants. ‘The rubber blade of the windshield wiper should be replaced as soon as it becomes worn, since the windshield @lass may be scratched by the metal holder pressing against it. The latest estimated life of Ameri- can-made motor vehicles is 8% years. Approximately two-thirds of the Polished glass produced in the United States finds it way into the automo- bile industry. Tires may be worn it ‘the chains are too tight. registers the amount of oll in the crankcase, To combat the danger of carbon monoxide gas, there should culation of fresh air fic use. "A motor in need of generates an excessive carbon monoxide gas. ‘615 of any car at any price Leaks in the water pump can often be stopped with a, turn of the: con- necting nut. Licensed States number 7,600,000. When refilling shock absorbers, only new fluid should be used. Motor vehicle imports into the ‘United States in 1934 totaled 589. AUTOMOBILE TRADE GROWS IN SWEDEN United States Passenger Ve- hicles Enjoy Great Popular- ity in European Nation In Sweden, to judge from all re- ports and statistics, business and in- dustry are enjoying excellent condi- tions, and particularly the automobile trad le, American cars, both fully as- sembled imports and assembled here, show some quite startling figures. The total number of American passenger cars sold in Sweden last year was 7,- 687, as compared with 5,394 for the same period the previous year. The figures for European automo- biles do not present the same pleas- ing features, at least in so far as some makes are concerned. To take first of all a Swedish made car, which, as is quite natural for patriotic reasons has a fair market, increased from 415 in 1934 to 481 in 1935, a very poor im- provement indeed. The number of English cars sold here is so small that they may almost be ignored, the total amounting to fifty in 1935 as against twenty-six in 1934, a good gain if one is satisfied with trifles. French cars make a better show. Trucks do not show such a big in- crease, and here the Swedish made vehicle easily takes the lead. But the reason for this is that the powers- that-be buy virtually only Swedish cars and trucks both for the state and local governments, The grand total of passenger cars and trucks officially registered be- tween January 1 and July 31 is 13,394 in 1935 and 9,487 in 1934, surely a good sign of the country’s prosperity. ‘Thanks to unemployment, Sweden by way of relief work, has had many hundreds of miles of roads construct- ed, some altogether new, others im- proved, others straightened out from veritable corkscrews into fairly straight, well metdled highways, where the postoffice busses ply throughout the winter, with snow plows hitched in front to keep the roads open both for themselves and the general public. To drive in the depth of winter, even in the far north of this much enlongated country of Sweden, is no longer such an adventurous or risky undertaking as it was in my early mo- Chrysler Built Longer, Lower for Speed Longer and lower. sturdier and speedier are the new Chryslers, both in the standard and in the “air. flow” designs. The eight te much like the six in appearance. shown here, while the “airflows” still carry out the more radical streamline effect room. greater comfort and quieter riding facilities. Automotive Shorts l Of all automobiles sold in the United States last year, 95 per cent were marketed for less than $750 wholesale, If one or two cylinders are worn, blue exhaust smoke will be emitted in periodic puffs; if all cylinders are worn, emission will be con- stant. Brakes, to be effective, should be able to stop a car traveling at the rate of 40 miles an hour in 71 feet. Hard carbon should not be per- mitted to remain long on the cylin- ders, because it ultimately flakes away and falls into the oil stream, adding to the wear on the motor. Springs should be reset only once; if they develop a sag after once be- ing reset, they should be replaced. ‘The tendency of an engine to miss at low speeds indicates the need for valve grinding. The province of Quebec has 14.65 Per cent of the total motor vehicles in the Dominion of Canada. toring days, 1908 and the pre-war years. Many rear axle troubles are the result of allowing a grabbing clutch to go unchecked. ‘The noise made by a loose con- necting rod is sharp and clear, and is most noticeable when the engine is running fast while the car is mov- ing down hill, Dodge Boasts Advanced Efficiency “Fore Point” load distribution is the new advancement in hauling efficiency claimed by Dodge. Genuine hydraulic brakes save tires and brake relining expense, Dodge manufacturers say in. pointing out one of the many high FLOATING POWER HYDRAULIC B. SAFETY-STEEL BODIES points in their 1936 truck. All models have larger and stronger X-frames, more elbow { | Firestone GROUND GRIP TIRES Take you thr Where the is the toughest, in deep mud, snow or over unimproved _ road: Firestone Groun Grip Tires give you the greatest traction ever known. No are needed. The patented tread cleans as it pulls and will not bump on the highway. Come in today ie ip your } Listen to the Voice of Firestone every Mondey night Copelin Motor Company Bismarck, N. D. Phone 318 "Tor-nanxine quality in a big eco- nomical Chrysler that costs only a little more than the lowest-priced cars. For every 10 new cars sold in the ‘United States, dealers sell from 15 to 20 used cars. A number of British cars are using Mester Siz Coupe—3o15* if all America realized Pontiac’s goodness this car would lead the world in sales WWE aincenety believe that no other car at Pontiac's price is #0 well qualified to keep you satisfied and save you money. Every Pontiac feature is the finest money can buy. Pontiac is America’s most distinctive car. Pontiac has a great record for dependability. Moreover, you can’t do better than a Pontiac for bile accident dig into all-around economy. In the annual 352-mile Yosemite Valley your savings. : PAYS 1 O i et Economy Runt, under American Automobile Assotiation super- BT ae : Complete Automobile ‘ er 3 COPPICIAL PRICE CLASS vision, Pontiac defeated all entrants in its class—averaging 23.9 I 3 i mil i ° nsurance will protect. Cunveran 81x, $760t0 $1125. xe De Luxe Eionr, $925to $1265. ye Atmrtow Eicnr, $1345. x ArnrLow Impsnuat, $1475; # All prices list at Repay QuaroN es per gallon (no oil added). You can't ask for more, and you e pally ee fend pice cae ‘Ask for New Chrysler-Commercial Credit Co, 6% Time Payment Plan. Papusats os lew os S040 poe mock. i Smnaraecccccacinas tM il ee eS Ce: | prloan at Pontlep, Miph,, Begin at $615 for the “6"" and $790 for the ‘8 (eubject to change without notice), Safety plate F. A. LAHR CORWIN-CHURCHILL MOTORS, INC. ‘#” .Standard group of accessories extra. Offered onG.M.A.C’s new 6% Time Payment Insurance and Bonds 122 Main Avenue Sarisey vOURSELE wiTw SOMETING sETTER—BUY A a s Don’t let an automo- FLECK MOTOR SALES, INC. Dakots Nations! Bank & 109 West Broadway Bismarck, N. Dak. Telephone 55 Volk and Chesrown, Linton, N. Dak., Associate Dealer KENDALL ‘Trust Co, Bldg. Bismarck, N. Dak. The 2,000 Mile MOTOR OIL Bismarck Oil Co. 1020 Main Avenue