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THE CHINA

MAIL,

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929.

ANTHE MOTORISTS' PAGE.

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PRICES GREATLY REDUCED!

EXCELSIOR

MOTOR CYCLES

In order to give way for 1930 models which are coming, our stock of motor cycles have to go at greatly reduced prices,

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CHURCH ON WHEELS

Strange New Uses For

Motor Cars

Two uncommon motor vehicles have just been completed to speelal order by British manufacturers. They are travelling bathroom, ordered by an In- diun Prince, and a motor church, built to the specification of a Christian missionary society.

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The mobile bathroom is built on a 30 cwt, chassis and the interior includes a porcelain lined bath, wash-hand basin, divan and dressing table, all of which are cleverly designed to fit into the relatively small apuce available.

An ingenious aparatus, controlled by thermostat, transfers the waste heat from engine to the bath water system, ensuring a constant supply of hat water. Special springs and Dun- lop pneumatic tyres are fitted to the vehicle to ensure smooth running over rough jungle tracks. The car is to be ased in the Prince's hunting expedi- tions and is fitted with a special glass which permits a clear view from the interior without the occupant being visible from the outside.

The motor "church" is mounted upon a forry chassis Atted with Dunlop tyres and it is equipped with an altar and reredos. The body is 'bulit so that It can be used as a pulpit and the vehicle was consecrated before it was put into service.

NEW MODELS Designed For Universal Service

VERY POPULAR

Distinctive Lines Uf Beauty

RESEARCH TO-DAY

Pool Results In The Motor Industry

Coupled with the popular Willya- Knight "70-B," the new Willys-Knighting the resources of research and Dealing with the need for pool- Great Six line has struck the most the interchange of technical know- popular public accorl in Willys-Knight ledge. "The Motor" points out that history. This is indicated by the con- inace wide acceptance of the "79-B" fine which was introduced earlier in

the year and the high sales volume for the new Great Six which made its debut but a short time ago.

The introduction of the new Great Six line, which is entirely different in appearance from any model heretofore presented by Willys-Overland, places the Toledo Company in a strategic Position in the field of cars that range from $1,000 to $2,000. With the Willys Knight "0-8" ranging upwards from st.045 and the new Great Six listed at $1,895, the advantages of the Knight steeve-unire type of engine are now available, not alone in the lower prico brackets but in the quality car field as well.

many instances could be given to show the utter folly of in- dividualism carried to excess in on- gineering. Car "A", for example, never has piston trouble and uses very little oil; car "B" requires now pistons every 10,000 miles and swallows all wholesale.

Brakes constitute another exam ple. On car "X" they are efficient and light to control; on car very "y" they are inefficient and need a heavy foot pressure; on car " again they are efficient but tend to grab owing to a fierce servo action. These three cars have possessed these braking characteristics for the past four years, reappearing in model after model, and yet nothing seems to be learned from the ex-

There are many designers who

Unusual attention has been centred in the new Great Six, not alone because of the distinctive individuality of de-perience of others. sign but because of the marked luxury and outstanding performance. Motor seldom drive at all! Consequently car designers have carefully studied it is not really surprising that they the striking lines of the new Willys should show euch a lack of appro. Knight model and see in the design a higher order of beauty in the fine car clation of what their competitors

are doing.

field.

Marked interest also has been shown In the new treatment of the moulding on the Great Six models, which is out

standing as departure in motor car de sign. The moulding on the sides of the cor, by means of a sweeping curve, is brought up to the centre of the cowl and then directly forward to a dimin, ishing width at the radiator cap. This distinct feature permits the effective colour treatment employed.

PAINT AND CARS

It is pleasing to note, says "The Commercial Motor," that some of the more far-seeing concerns are busily, laying out their plans for new models so that they may be used in other lands without it being necessary to effect costly altera- tions. Obviously, it is not always. feasible to alter existing designs to permit right or left-hand control being arranged at will to suit the legal requirements of the landa con- cerned. With new models, how. The simplicity of many time-saving ever, the circumstances are very devices employed by Studebaker in the different, and it is refreshing to hulding of its motor cars is exempli- find that many of our makers are fled in the method used to paint en giving practical effect to their gines. realization of the urgency for

machines which can be sold equally

well at home and abroad.

Simple Time-Saving Device

Many important parts of an engine. such as the carburetter, generator, fuel pump, spark plugs, distributor, oll At times we hear that British take manifolds, must not be touched filter, starter motor, exhaust and in salesmanship is lackadaisical and by paint. Were it necessary for a the business men of other countries workman to do the job by hand so as are quoted as ideals. It is there to carefully exclude these parts, much fore all the more encouraging to time would he required for the work. see that the coming overseas-sales A simple and effective method of paint- campaign la being anticipated by which cuts the entire operation to leas ing has been devised by Studebaker, those responsible for producing than 1% minutes per engine. vehicles for immediate sale in this country.

NO SQUEAKS Inter-Leaf Spring Lubrication

The bost engineering minds on spring suspension and shock absorber control insist that all possible friction from be removed if the shock absorber is to

As the enging leaves the motor an sembly line, it is hooked to an over- head chain conveyer which transports it to the paint booth. Just before the engine enters the booth, sttendants slip specially shaped metal hoods over the parts to be left unpainted, and as the engine slowly travels through the booth on Its conveyor, a workman arm cd with allows the paint spray to play over the a compressed air sprayer entire engine. When the engine emerges from its enforced baptism.

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Lubricants, like men, stand or fall according to their own records. Successful performance over period of years is the best assurance of satisfactory future performance. High-grade lubricants are their own best salesmen.

The easy-going promise-anything- but-never-mind-about-the- perform- ance type of lubricant is the thing of the past.

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ONE-WAY LAWS

Traffic Difficulties in London

LINDBERGH

Turns Out A Racing Motorist

At the present time the only genuine pooling of experiences and research which occurs is effected at the meetings of the Institution of Automobile Engineers. Even here, however, there is sometimes a lamentable tendency on the part of speakers to withhold essential data. True, there is a Research Associa tion, but this body has up to now received scanty support from the in- dustry, only a few concerna sub- scribing to its upkeep.

"The Motor" auggests thor- The "one-way" traffic laws in Lon- Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh has oughly equipped research organizadon seem still to be somewhat perplex proved himself to be almost as much tion, supported by every British caring to the country motorist. A girl, at home at great speed manufacturer and run under the driving her own car, caused consider ground as in the air. Driving a auspices of the Institution of able amusement in one of the busiest Packard stock car at 112 miles an Automobile Engineers; the techni

parts of London.

Not conversant with the rule of the cal knowledge gained in the re-road at a spot where several lines con- searches undertaken could then ap verged, she got hopelessly tied up propriately he disseminated

by through following the wrong stream of to take Papers presented at meetings of the traffic, and, Institution. Free discussions fol found herself going round in a vicious much against her will, towing ouch papers would no doubt cirelo from which it seemed impossible provide further elucidation of the to extricate herself. Three times she problems involved.

MOTOR CYCLES

Front or Back Wheel Drive?

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found herself back in the same spot, and, being in a terrific hurry to keep luncheon appointment, she seized an unlawful opportunity and-making a sudden "right turn," followed quickly in the wake of a taxicab which was

going in her desired direction.

You, Too? -

on the

hour, ho showed an aptitude that would make him one of America's greatest racing drivers if he were

up this form of sport wreathed in amiles Colonel Lindbergh's face was from the car after completing half as he stepped a dozen or more laps at top speed proving ground near Detroit. If on the concrete track of the Packard

was the fastest he had ever ridden on the ground.

He was personally clocked by Mr. Aivan Macauley, president of the Packard Motor Car Company, and showed, an usual, that he could the utmost safety while he was in travel at tremendous speeds with control at the wheel.

According to Mr. C. H. Vincent,

within the leaves of the spring should the metal hoods are removed, leaving it is apparently felt that the diff. the languid attention of the lazica/oxperience and greater famillarity

In a moment, however, her guida made an abrupt stop-obviously a The question of whether the traffic block-and the young motorist, driving it by means of the front ishly awaited with her hand upon the motor cycle could be improved by her patience now at a low ebb, fever wheel instead of the back is one clutch-anxiously glancing at her who rode with him, Colonel Liad. that is not infrequently discuss-wrist watch as the minutes went by and bergh is just as good as any of ed by technicians.

hopes of luncheon became dimmer. It is, in fact, generally agreed she sounded her horn-first almost Vincent pointed out that he is a At lust, unable to bear it any longer. Packard's expert drivers. Mr. that front-wheel drive would be apologetically and then in irate expos natural born driver of great ability, of service, notably for use in un- advantageous for many conditions tulation.

for he has all the qualities of an developed countries where roads she proceeded

Obtaining no satisfactory results, expert, plus proper judgment and are practically non-existent, but oua blasts which ultimately, aroused

send forth long, vicl. caution. With a little more track the protected parts untouched by paint culties attendant upon conveying he took in the situation at a bergh would be qualified to compete Hundreds of engines are painted in the drive to the front wheel in a glance, and, weving his arm towards in any automoble racing contest.

driver ahead of her. Turning his head this manner every day at an enormous reasonably eclent and inexpen the "block" ahead, observed: "Well,

with racing practice, Colonel Lind-

saving in time, which contributes to lowered manufacturing costs and on- sive manner are While moat motor car manufacturers ables Studebakor to sell quality cars at make an experiment of this kind at which she discovered that her

so great as to lay, have you joined the trade, too?" USE THE FOOTPATH apply grease to the springs, brushing low prices. It in by hand, considering it a very

rather a gamble from the com-small car was "waiting for a fare" ai satisfactory method, the Pierce-Arrow

mercial point of view.

the rear of a taxicab rank. Motor Car Company is interested in

That, probably, represents the spring lubrication beyond the mere other foreign substances that tend to low taken of the question by the swabbing of the leaves, All Pleree- cause rust and friction.

average dosigner. By use of

On the other Arrow Straight Eights are equipped this method, the springs on all pierco-

hand, according to the "Motor. with spring covers which are pucked Arrow Straight Eights are always well Cycling," more than with lubricating grease that will seep lubricated-free from

one well- squeaks and known motor cycle engineer is at in between the leaves of the springs, rattles and protected from The covers will also keep out water and

the ele present engaged upon the task of ments.

{ developing the front-drive model.

he permitted to function as it should. Cars will ride better and longer life will result if proper Inter-lenf spring lubrication in used.

Movie Star Favors Willys-Knight Coupe

Dorla Hull, popular loading lady for Paramount, bar cushions, #Finger-Tip Control and other side to driv chosen the powerful new Willes-Knight Chest Biring meeting her demand for ease and comfort Coupe sa the-car best fitting her personality, Beauty

of lina and striking solor octabiration in blus sed gik appealed to Min HE's artistic must, with the

operationka'ample sized rubble, sest

into chuimmy contact with the deft***

A LUCKY MAN

Escape From Death In Air

There is no doubt that Commander Glen Kidston bears a charmed life. His escape from death in the air crash on November U fallows only # few weeks after his going through a hedge at ninety milles an hour in the Ulstor road race. He has had other smashes too.

The news of his escape will be great ed with delight by all the Bentley Boys of which he is one of the leaders.

He was second in the Le Mans race and also second in the Dublin race, when he lost by 14 seconds. He has tremendous courage and his pit-work is remarkable and forcible. In appear ance ho la short, dark, and broad." 1

"Many Motor-cars When he was in the Navy, where he had to serve a specified number of yeaza in order to fulfil a clauso in a will leaving him a large sum of money he had more motor cars than anyone in the Service On one occasion when he was stationed at Malta an aircraft- carrier brought out three racing cars, an aeroplane, a motorboat, and a sports car for him.

Another lucky escape he had was when he bought the Fokker out of which the late Captain Lowensteia fell in his fatal cross-Channel night, He and one or two friends had intended to go big-gaino shooting with it. But they érashed it at Malta. At one time he) commanded the great submarine In the Navy. He is a son of Lady „Windlam.

Need Of Care By Pedestrians

Mr. J. C. Bate, the West Cheshire coroner, at a Wallasey inquest sald;-- I see there has been formed a so- cloty for the protection of pedes- triana. My advice, as a motorist and a coroner, is that the first thing they should do is to persuade pedestrians. to use the footpaths instead of the roads, and to look before crossing.

If that were done there would not be many accidents to pedestrians.. Most accidents aro due to pedestrians themselves.

Mr. Lyon Clark, the West Bromwich that he hoped the jury would not take coroner, said ratin road destk:inquert the view.that only one section of the It was the duty of everybody to exer- community needs to take extra care. cisa care.

find such an association as the Peden. He thought it was unfortunate to trians' Association, as if the pedes- trian had some independent legal or moral right to the road. What was wanted was an association of sensible people to take reasonable cars.

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