1935-03-23 — Page 13

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1935.

THE ONLY

TRUCK AT ANY

PRICE THAT

GIVES YOU ALL

THESE

FEATURES

THE NEW 1935

FORD V.8

TRUCK

NEW QUICK-STOPPING RIB-COOLED BRAKES

Cast alloy iron drums with integral cooling ribs dissipate heat faster. Drums will not "bell-mouth." No fading," even when making a series of quick stops in rapid succession.

•Newly designed brake mechanism makes stopping quicker and smoother with heavy loads Longer between brake adjustments.

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life

NEW TRUCK-TYPE HEAVY-DUTY CLUTCH

New design assures much longer

clutch life, minimizes slippage and permits smoother

engagement.

Lower pedal pressure at idling speed, Weighis on outer ends of clutch release levers increase plate pressure by centrifugal force as the speed of the engine increases. Improved ven- tilation makes clutch run cooler. Diameter increased to 1 inches. Larger frictional area.

Vibration dampener eliminates synchronized engine and axle noises.

NEW HIGH-EFFICIENCY

COOLING SYSTEM

Larger water pump impellers circulate more water per minute. Six-blade 15-inch fan draws more air through radiator. Radiator 24 inches wider, 15% more radiating area. Water jackels extend full length of cylinder walls and along upper part of crankcase, keeping both engine and oil at efficient operating temperatures.

NEW CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM

Directed-flow crankcase ventila- tion reduces corrosion and oil dilution by removing acid fumes. water vapour, unburned gasoline and other impurities.

V-8 PERFORMANCE WITH 4-CYLINDER. ECONOMY

The Ford, V-8 truck engine develops more than 80 horse-power, Uses no more fuel than a "four." Dual, carburetor and dual intake mani- fold. Lightweight, cast alloy pistons. Exhaust valve seat inserts. Heavy

duty copper-load connecting-rod boar ings. Special truck-type cylinder. heads?

Full-floating Rear Axio with Straddle-mounted Driving Pinion Full Torque-tube Drive Permits Free- shackling of semi-elliptic Rear Springs

Docp. Rugged Frame

with no "Kick-up"

Olfless Front

Spring Shackles... Baked Enamel

Finish

Deepskirted Fenders.

11⁄2-2 Ton Capacity

NE hundred and twenty-five thousand Ford V-8 Trucks in use throughout the world have proved their right to the claim "America's great truck value." Because of this wide-spread acceptance. the entire production of Ford Truck engines is of the V-8 type.

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To the proved design of the Ford V-8 Truck have been added the advantages of NEW load distribution which improves braking efficiency and results in more uniform tyre and, brake NEW brakes that make stopping quicker and smoother with heavy loads

a NEW, larger clutch which ́ operates on an entirely new principle

NEW Clear-Vision, Ventilation, adjustable seat, wider cab and many other features that improve driver comfort

NEW cooling efficiency

results from larger radiator and water pump impellers NEW crank-case ventilation reduces corrosion and oif dilution NEW skirted fenders and, NEW cab design materially improve appearance.

But from your point of view, the most important question is: "What will this new truck do for me?" Your Ford dealer

is ready to answer that question' right NOW. He is so proud of this new truck. he is so confident of V-8 performance and V-8 economy that he will gladly arrange an test for you if you are in the market for a new truck,

"on-the-job"

Ask your

Ford dealer to let you try a 1935 Ford V-8 Truck with your own loads

over your own routes

with your own driver

at the wheel.

Then ask the price! Such performance and economy at a price so low will convince you once and for all that this 1935 Ford V-8 Truck is now more than ever 'AMERICA'S CREAT TRUCK VALUE!

The front spring and engine have been moved forward on the chassis, thus making it possible to move the body further forward. This arrangement reduces the amount of body overhang, permits more room in the cab, and moves the load-centre forward.. The distance from back of cab to centre of rear axle.is. Increased 61⁄2 inches. This new load distribution results in more efficient braking and more uniform tyre and brake wear,

Dr. Sven Hedin's party used only Ford units on their historical trip across the Gobi and Sinkiang. They gave wonderful service and a member of the party said ho believed only Fords could stand up under such conditions!

ALL FORD CARS AND TRUCKS SOLD IN HONGKONG ARE BRITISH PRODUCTS—NOT SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION TAX

Now available at:

Authorized "Ford Dealer

WALLACE HARPER & CO., LTD.

223 Nathan Road

Kowloon

Tel. 58016

HONGKONG

Hennessy Road Wanchai Tel. 28240

FORD MOTOR COMPANY EXPORTS, INC.

Hamilton House

Shanghai