THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING
SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1931.
Announcing the NEW FORD TRUCKS
(1311" and 157" WHEELBASE)
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One of the first features
of the Ford Truck to impress you is the rugg ed strength and sound engineering design of
the chassis. Many parts are of new design.
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NEW FRONT AXLE AND SPRING
Un anally sturdy trunt e mstraction
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1 the front end, for example, the special Ford design transverse spring is heavier than formerly, with wider leaves. The new freut axle, a chioniealloy forging, is nearly twice as strong as before. The front radius red is heavier, and the king-pins, wheel bearings and thrust bearings are larger.
ikewise, the front brakes have been enlarged to the same size as those on the rear wheels, providing increased braking area and a high degree of safety. Brakes are of the mechanical type, internal expanding, and all are fully enclosed. Controls have been redesigned, and operate with minimum effort.
feature of the Ford Truck which you will find convenien and economical is the new wheel and tire equipment. Dual rear wheels can be installed at smali additior al cost. With the dual equipment, balloon tires of one size are ased throughout, so that all six steel disc wheels and tires are interchangeable all around. Only one spare borl and tire need be carried.
LARGER BRAKES....
Providing a greater degree
of safety
NEW SPIRAL BEVEL GEAR REAR AXLE
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Strength, Reliability and
Long Life
he rear construction is also improved. It has a spiral bevel gear of special Ford Truck design, with straddle- mounted pinions. The housing is of exceptionally strong, construction. The axle shafts are heavier than formerly, because of the three-quarter floating type of axle, construction: they serve only to turn the wheels, without carrying any of the weight of truck or load.
REAR END OF EXCEPTIONAL STRENGTH.
Dual Rear Wheels at small extra cost
nother new feature of the Ford Truck which adds to its reliability and performance is the 4-speed transmission which gives a wide, flexible
5 Ape of feed and fower. At ready control of the driver is abundant power for moving capacity leads and ample speed for efficient service
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where time saved is an important factor.
he four-cylinder engine of the Ford Truck develops 40 horse-power at moderate speed. Especially important to the reliability of the engine is the simplicity of the electrical. Ignition. ignition, cooling. lubrication and fuel systems.
Other chassis features, many of which are unusual in a truck of
such low price, are the cantilever rear springs which reduce un- sprung weight and lessen rebound, the torque-tube drive, which relieves rear springs of all but their normal function of absorbing shocks, and the large-sized opening provided in the transmission for power take-off mounting for use with hoists and other equipment.
4.SPEED TRANSMISSION
A wide flexible range of spent
and power
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The Ford 1-2-Ton Truck Offers You Long, Reliable Haulage Service at Remarkably Low Cost.
Available in 157" wheelbase at slightly higher coat
Your Ford dealer will be glad to show you these and many other features which make the Ford Truck a Remarkable Value
Ford produced 49.5% of total world output of American motor Oar industry during first 10 months of 1930. In 1929, it was 31.2% THIS BHOWS THE WORLD'S APPRECIATION OF PRESENT MODEL FORD CARS!
Motor car registrations in United States for Jan--Qot. inclusive 1930 showed Ford first, as usual, with 093,870, next highest 560,623, REAL EVIDENCE OF FORD POPULARITY!
BEHIND. ALL FORD PRODUCTS
Authorized Dealer:
WALLACE HARPER & Co., Ltd.
745, Nathan Road,- Mongkok, Kowloon.
Authorized Service Dealer:
IDEAL MOTOR CAR Co.
416/20; Lockhart Read, Wanchal.,
Ford
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