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WHIPPET
FOURS & SIXES ·
INCREASED POWER
LONGER WHEEL BASE
CHROMIUM PLATED RADIATORS
LONGER SPRINGS
GREATER BEAUTY
And LOWEST PRICES in their respective classes
SHOWROOM "DURO MOTOR CO., LTD. SERVICE STATION NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.
DISTRIBUTORS :—
::-ĜILMAN & CO., LTD.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1929.
MOTOR NOTES
AN INTERESTING ROAD TEST.
THE NEW AC:
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possible to detect a slight tremor from the engine, but otherwise it remains practically free from vibra.
tion.
In
and the fairly long wheelbase, the weight of the car is only just over ton, which largely explains the lively performance of which the
litre engine is capable. Weight, Another good point is the little of course, plays a very important noise audible to the occupants of part in acceleration, and the per the car when the indirect ratios are In many ways (says The Autocar)formance from a steady 10 m.p.h. in use. In this respect the well, the 16.56 h.p. six-cylinder A.C. is to 30 m,p.k. is, above the average. known A.C. feature of combinier a more than usually interesting cor,
Owing to the good acceleration pas. the gear box with the back axle is for it is an excellent example of sible on top gear, the car may be probably partly responsible. what can be achieved, when an up-driven largely on that ratio if the connection with this, one is apt to toklate design is carried og -
driver so wishes, but as the gear think at first that the unsprung altered in the main for a number change is an easy one there is no weight must be increased, but when of years, although modernised and
reason why the car's second gear } it" is "realised that the back axle improved as to detail. Then, ngein, should not be employed in order to casing and torque tube are of the chassis is definitely built with
make full use of the engine's cap-light alloy one can admit the blaim by 2 by 4 in. Hetion. Well truss-
the idea of reducing weight eo far abilities. As a result the car is made that the weight of the com-. as is safely possible, in order that able to put up a high average speed bined gear box-back axle ed with substantial cross members.
unt; 18 a high power-to-weight ratio may over give-and-take roads. In the less than that of many normal Road Springs.Semi-elliptic-be obtained with
correspondingly case of the car placed at the dis back axles on ears of equivalent front and rear, raade from specially
lively performance.
posal of The Autocar for test by size. tested spring steel.
How great an improvement has
A.C. (Acedes) Cars, Ltd., the maxi- been effected in the car
mura speed on top gear WAS realised on comparing the 1929
genuinely 60 mp.h. model with its predecessor of, say," two years ago. In the first place.. the appearance alone has under 'gone A
HONG KONG'S NEW Frame. Pressed steel channel, 6
'BUSES.
GUY 30-CWT.. CHASSIS.
MODEL OF DISTINCTIVE AND
ADVANCED DESIGN.
Guy Motors, Ltd., of Wolverhamp ton, have produced a new model 30 ewt. chassis of remarkably clean and straightforward design, containing many fine features, and we ander stand that this is the type likely to be embodied in the new 'buses for Hong Kong which have been order.
ed.
This new model meets the demand of experienced transport users for a light goods chassis of outstanding quality at a reasonable price. The price of the chassis completely equipped is £48, ex works.
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The high power weights ratio, 4 ft. lia, track, ample ground clearance, efficient cooling by pump water cir- culation, makes it eminently suitable for overseas service.
Briefly, the specification is as fol- Jows:-
Eagine: 4-cylinder-monobloc-80 by 130 (8,209 cc.), with detachable hend, removable in less than seven miuates. Combustion chambers have been designed to promote gas tur.) bulence and are completely machin- ed to definite dimensions to ensure uniform compression in each cylin der and an unusually high compres sion ratio, giving exceptionally high power output with low, fuel, consumption. The crank-case is ex- ceptionally stiff and rigid, carrying! the crankshaft and cumshaft, The
flywheel housing is cast integral | with crankcase.
The forced feed lubrication system is auspally complete, Applying not only to crankshaft, monnecting rods and camshaft bearings, but also to the overhead valve gear,
Water-Cooled.
Cooling is by water pump circu- lation. An air filter is provided for the carburetter..
Clutch: Single dry pinté. A stop is provided on the primary shaft.
Gear bax: Four forward speeds and reverse with right hand change. The shafts are exceptionally short and of anomally generous diameter, providing that rigidity which en- sures quietness:
The gear are highest quality oil tempered nickel "chrome steel with wide faces.
. Spiral gears, located at the rear provided a position drive for speedometer.
Starter. A 12-volt electric start- ing motor is mounted on the near- side with an inspection trap, above the Bendix drive giving access to the pinion.
Lighting Set-The 12-volt light- ing set comprises positive drive dynamo, battery, switchboard, pair- aide lamps and tail lamp.
Cardan Shaft "and Universals.-- This is a one-piece tubular shaft with Hardy Spicer jaints.
Floating Rear Axle.
Rear Axle. Overtype worm, fully Boating. The weight of the vehicle and load is not borne by the axle shafts-a common practice on other vehicles resulting in broken axle shafts and the shedding of the road wheels. Guy road wheels cannot be come detached if an axle shaft breaks.
Front Axle-H section steel stamping, The hubs are mounted on tuper roller bearings, easily ad justable for wear.
Brakes.-Both brakes are of the internal expanding Duplex type, operating in the rear drums, cach brake being independently adjusted by means of a conveniently placed wing aut. To permit of further ad- justment to accommodate wear of linings, the break operating levers are serrated, "
Front wheel brakes: Can be Stted, if desired, at an extra charge. The arrangement consists of in ternal expanding "shoes in drums fitted to the front road wheels. The foot pedal operates front and rear brakes wogether.
Spring Loaded Type. Steering Word and roller type. The side atcering push rod conace- tions are of the spring loaded type and Jubricated by oil gun.
in. by 5 in. front. 31 in. by 7 in. Tyre Equipment.-Pneumatics, 33
„rear," including spare wheel with
solid tyre..
Chassis Equipment.-Front wings and stepboard; instrument board with oil indienter, carburetter air control and positive speedometer; 12-volt lighting and starting set. comprising dynamo and starter, bat- terawitchboard, pair side lamps on wings and one tail lamp; electric horn air filter to carburetter spare wheel with solid tyre; kit of tools;
number plates.
Chassis measurements: Wheelbase, 11 ft. 2 in; overall length, 16 ft. 8 in. dash to rear axle, 8 ft. 31.; dash to end of frame. 12 ft. 6 in.
track (front and rear). 4 ft.. 9 in. : height (laden), 2 ft. 5 in.; ground clearance, 193 in. under front axle:
11 in. rear.
Classis weight: 31 ext.
Turning circle4 49 ft. approx. We understand that eight of these vehicles are on order and are due to arrive here in June.
is socn
considerable change, al- though the larger and taller radia tor and the tapering lines of the bonnet the still characteristically
MAIN ROAD GRADIENTS. On main road gradients such as are met with, for instance, on the Henley Oxford road or on the An- dover-Salisbury road, the A.C. shows up to advantage, for, thanks to its light weight. it takes these
quarter-elliptic
EXCELLENT DRIVING
“QUALITIES. Certainly from a consideration of the suspension and road-holding qualities, it would not appear that the unsprung weight is greater than usual, and the springs in conjunction with shock absorbers give very comfortable riding over indifferent road sur in a charmingly easy fashion on top. faces. The car also holds the road A gradient of 1 in. 10 is within its very well; so well, in fact, that top gear range, while a gradient of one is tempted to take liberties with" 1 in 3 can be dealt with quite comit. The steering is somewhat un- fortably on second.
usual in these days, for it requires In the smooth running of the only one and ace-third turns of the latest engine an improvement is 18 in. spring-spoked steering wheel seat is only in, narrower. The undoubtedly noticeable, and at to move the front wheels from one upholstery is of red antique leather, comfortable cruising speed of 40 full lock to the other. One is apt covering air cushions, and, provided m.p.h. it runs very quietly and to find the steering a little stiff at that these are not over-inflated, a effortlessly.
at maximum low speeds when the maximum lock common fault with pneumatic up speed it makes little fuss, although is required, but at normal touring holsery, the seating proves very naturally one is aware that a con- speeds the stiffness disappears. comfortable, even when such a dissiderable amount of power is being Certainly a long day's run leaves tance as 200 miles or more is cover. developed. In accelerating on top the driver very free from any feel. ed in a day...
gear from quite low speeds it is lag of fatigue, and whatever his
distinctive. The chassis now carries modern lines, with deep sides com. a four-door, four-light body on ing close down to the running boards. As the wheelbase is nearly 10ft, the coachwork is quite roomy, and the width over the adjustable front seat is 47 in.. while the rear
WIDER BODY.
This body is 3 in. wider and 3' in. longer than previous models, but, in spite of ita ample dimensións
for Economical Transportation.
CHEVROLET
A HONG KONG DELIVERED PRICES
INTERNATIONAL SERIES "AC" PASSENGER
R.A.0. Horse Power Ratsag 26,33,
Brake Horse-Power 48 at 2,600 Revolutions,
Piston Displacement 194 Oubic Inch. Wheel-Base 107 Inches.
Speed 6 M.P.H.
Xett
Shipping Leng Kong Delivery +Pries
G$790
'Sets'
Model"
Weight
1,0. D.
Fartery Price
Packing
Extr
Readater. 2-pass. 2,006 Tos. Lourer ..................8-pass.: 2,050 lbs. Coach (2 door) Coupe-
€$525
G$54 08216
525
54 216
790
5-pass. 2,316 lbs.
$95
265" 900
2-pass. 2,178 lbs.
595
40
265
900
5-paas. 2,396 lbs.
675
2U5 980
4-pass 2,278 lbs.
895
· 40
965 1,030
*.725
10 263 1,090
Sedra..... Cabriolet
Landau Sedan.....................6-pass. · 2,396 lbs.
40
40
Hong Kong Price includes spare rima Tire & Tube, Bumper, Bulb Horn, Right Hand Drive.
INTERNATIONAL SERIES “A C" COMMERCIAL
R.A.C. Horse-Power Rating 26,35.
Brake Horse-Poncer 48 at 2,600 Revolutions.
Piston Displacement 194 Cubic Inch, Wheel-Base 107 Inches,
Speed $5 M.P.H.
750
P
103 2,705 lbs.
104 2,530 lbs.
206 2,286 lbs.
1,615 Is. G$400 G320 G$155. 0$575 2,015 lbs. 515 · 20 215 128 2,280 lbs. 535 20
816 240 595 20 265 850 600 20 285 890 625 20 950 805
"
94 2,267 Ibe 640 20 255
915
Hall Ton Chassis (20 x 4.50 Tires). Half Ton Chassis and Cab No: 560 Cab. Top Express Truck. „ Screen Frpress Truck Combination Track Panel Express Truck Eight Passenger Bus
Hong Kong Price includes spare rim Tire and Tube, Right Hand Drive.
INTERNATIONAL SERIES "L O” UTILITY.
B.AC. Hors-Power Rating 2623. “
Braks Horse-Power 48 at 2,500 Revolutions,
Piston Displacement 194 Cubic Inch, Wheel-Base 131 Inches.
Speed 40 M.PH
1 Ton Chassis (20 x 60 Tires)
1 Ton Chassis (0 x 6 Tires)
2,435 lba. G$545 GS 45 G$165 G$75K 2,230 lbs. 545 .115 165 #25
1 Ton (146) Chassis (,) 2,410 lbs. 543 215 185 945 Hong Kong Price includes spare rin Tire and Tabe and 4 Fenders.
EXTRA FOR BODIES MOUNTED ON 181" CHASSIS. Sedan Cab
*****.........No. 506
400 lbs. G# 95 $30 G3 65 03190. ..No. 328 Cab Top Body
775 lbs.
175 30 115 320 No. 303 950 lbs. **D3L 30 145 410 No. 303 1,000 lbs., " No. 405 800 lbs. ......No. 30 776 lbs,
Screen Body Combination Panel Body 12 Phar. Bua
400
Even
WILLYS
KNIGHT
CARS & TRUCKS,
SHOWROOM "DURO" MOTOR CO., LTD. SERVICE STATION, NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON,
DISTRIBUTORS -GILMAN & CO, LTD."
inches may be, he can, by means of a ventilator fitted in the project- of the adjustable front seat, obtain ig visor above the screen, the roof, arery comfortable driving position, ventilator being open at the same Owing to the position of the gear time. lo trafic the driver appre- bor, it has been possible to set the ciates the arrangement of the lights right-hand gear lever well back, so is the front doors, for these are that it is in a natural position for divided vertically, and the rear the driver's hand. A small criti-portions are made to slide,, so that tiam to be made concerns the posi. hand signals can be given with tion of the horn switch, which is ease. The windows in the rear mounted on one of the spokes of doors are provided with winders. the steering wheel. On a straight road nothing could be more cou- venient, but on a sharp bend one is apt to And that the switch is temporarily lost."
Regarding the brakes, one is left with the impression that they are not quite in keeping with the lively performance of the car, although at the time of test the roads were wet and slippery, Probably a slight adjustment was needed, but the brakes are smooth and progressive and do not affect the steering.
Another convenience is the large rear light with its spring-controlled roiler blind, which can be instantly released by the driver so that any glare from the head lamps of a following car can be eliminated. The single-pane screen fits very well and is draught and rain-proof while the supporting pillars are of steel and, therefore, of the smallest possible dimensions, „
Ample" thought has been paid to the convenience of the passengers, - * and useful recesses are formed it each of the wide front doors, there the facia board in front of the being also a large cubby hole in passenger.
COMFORT IN COACHWORK. The weather during the test was calculated to bring out to the ut
The instruments are body. Particularly were the ven most the advantages of a saloon neally grouped and are well within the driver's view. Incidentally, the tilation arrangements appreciated, I height from floorboards to roof for the windows and single-panel Haing is 3 ft 9 in. At the rear of iple fresh air be secured by means hold two suitcases.
screen can be kept.closed and am.
the car is a luggage boot that will
Compare
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hydraulic shock absorbers, ball bearing spring shackles.
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