Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 305, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 March 1927 — Page 7

| MARCH 30, 1927

THOROUGH SERVICING IS ‘SPRING TONIC’ YOUR CAR NEEDS

Here Are Pointers for Remedying Neglect of Winter Months. At this time of the year a doctor’s advice on getting the body into running condition for the spring and summer would be to eat plenty of fresh green foods and perhaps take a tonic. This, too, is the time when your automobile should be put into running condition for the strenuous driving of the summer months, but since it cannot be fed on lettuce and spinach, why not treas it to some, if not all of the services which mean tonic for the automobile? Probably 80 per cent of all engine Baubles are caused by defects in the ignition system. Ts you have noticed your engine being hard to misfiring ori a hard pull, look at your spark plugs, to see if they need cleaning or the gaps need adjusting. One of the best ways to clean them is to saok them in a mixture of alcohol and kerosene all night, then in the morning'the carbon can be wiped off with a piece of rag. Never use emery cloth or sandpaper to clean the porcelain. The average gap allowed is just a trifle less than the thickness of a worn dime for all cars but Fords, when the gap should be the full thickness of a well-worn dime. Watch Battery A look at the battery may save you ignition troubles later on when you start on a trip. If the terminals are corroded scrap e them off and rub them with a piece of ammoniasoaked cloth. Once a week during warm weather, test the battery with a hydrometer and keep sufficient distilled water in it. Take off the distributor head and with a piece of cloth wipe out any dust or dirt that may have' collected. The contact breaker points should be inspected to see that the points are not pitted and the gap is correct. If your car is equipped with an oil purifier, it would be best to look at the filter, as there may not be one left 4f you haven’t looked at it for the last few thousand miles. And even though you have been changing oil during the winter, it would be best to start out the spring driving on fresh, pure oil, as the bpst of purifiers cannot keep out all dirt from the oil. Drain Radiator After being filled with alcohol or glycerine during the winter months the radiator needs a thorough cleaning out. Drain off the water, noticing how many gallons it holds, and then mix one pound of washing soda to every gallon of water. Drive the car for a day with the solution, and then disconnect the bottom hose connection and allow the dirty water to out. Take a hose with good pressure and let the water run through until it comes out clear and clean. Watch your hose connections, and when they begin to peel off the outer skin put on new ones, as this is a sign that the rubber inside is rotten. The fan belt should be looked at once a month and kept properly adjusted. Is your gasoline tank clean? To clean it, remove the drain plug and draw off all the gasoline. This will carry off with it all water and sediment that has settled in the tank. And make certain that the small holo in the filler cap is clear. The carburetor adjustment should be changed as the rich mixture needed

Help for Flat Tires

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Two motorcycles of the style shown above have been added to the emergency fleet of the Quick Tire Service, Inc., distributor for United States tires. Quick and efficient tire service is afforded the public with this innovation.

Varsity Cords Real Tires—built in Indianapolis—and sold without any in-between profits—direct from the factory to you.

Guaranteed 8,000 Miles. 30x3% Junior Cord, $6.78 30x3% Single Oversize $7.48 30x3% Double Oversize $7.98 31x4 Cord ..../. $11.28 32x4 Cord f, .. .$11.48 33x4 Cord $11.98 29x4.40 Balloon ...- $7.98 29x4.75 Balloon $9.98' 30x4.95 Balloon $11.48 31x4.95 Balloon $12.98 30x5.25 Balloon $13.48 31x5.25 Balloon $13.98 30x5.77 Balloon $16.48 32x6.00 Balloon $16.48 33x6.00 Balloon $18.48

\ Road service without charge on every tire you buy from us. Our prices are strictly we have no discounts to offer. And we will allow you a fair price for your old tires. INDIANA rj TIRE & BATTERY SHOP 710-716 N. MERIDIAN ST. ” MAin 0711 MAin 1717 Mt

New Home ofD. M. Hoppe

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1). M. Hoppe Tire Company, local Fisk Tire distributor, opens modern salesroom at Tenth St. and Capitol Ave.

for winter driving is not necessary ■ in warm weather. Running Gear After a winter’s driving through slush, ice and bad roads, the steering gear probably needs attention. Keep it and all connections well lubricated ■•s they are subjected to heavy road shocks and vibration. The front wheel bearings should be greased and the hub caps packed with heavy grease. Test the alignment of your wheels as your tire mileage depends to a great extent on this. Brake adjustment should be made once a month. If they take lioid unevenly it may result in a bad skid and a serious accident. Keep all break connections well lubricated so that they work freely. If they slip or refuse to hold properly after adjusted, the linings are either worn out or covered with oil and grease. To clean them, remove the wheels and scrub the linings with a stiff brush and gasoline. Check Springs The springs are one of the most neglected parts of a car. They are generally covered with mud and dirt and are seldom lubricated. Many spring breaks are due to loose clips; keep them tight. Another cause of spring breaks is lack of lubrication between the leaves of the springs. To do this, first 'clean thoroughly with gasoline and a stiff brush. Loosen the clinps and work graphite grease in between the leaves, and then tighten the clips. Do you keep tires properly inflated? Under-inflation is one of the 1 chief causes of tires wearing out before their full mileage value is obtained. Changing tires around will result in longer tire life and better all-around service. And change the spare tire from time to time as it deteriorates faster hanging on the rear than when in use. Look over all your lights and mako sure they work properly and are adjusted at the right angle. Make certain your stop-light is working as it may save you a bad bump in the rear, After all this has been done, your car should be in a much better running condition for that spring trip you have planned for one of these week-ends, and for your summer’s driving.

SLIDING DRAWER DODGEFEATURE Coupe, Roadster Adapted to Commercial Uses. Dodge Brothers standard coupe or roadster can now be purchased with a sliding drawer which permits ready adaptation to commercial and other uses, announced F. L. Sanford, local Dodge dealer. The telescoping drawer, made of steel with all joints electrically welded, is built into the rear of the two types of cars and can be pulled out to provide additional sppre for carrying various articles. Adjustable to three locknig positions, its unique design makes it particularly well suited for the photographer, plumber, paper hanger and others whose work necessitates carrying tools and special equipment of extra length. On hunting, fishing and camping trips the drawer can be of great use. When closed it is dust and rain proof. Equipped with a nickel plated pull-to handle, it is finished in lacquer to match coupe or roadster deck. Because the tire carrier when mounted in its normal position at the rear would interfere with the sliding drawer, the spare tire is mounted on the left side of the car, well forward to permit ready opening of the door on the driver’s side.

Net Cash Prices to Cash Buyers SWISSHELM & PARKER 544 E. Washington St. Open Evenings and Sunday MA in 4730

A Stanly, Safe, Low Truck lor Fast, Low-Cost Hauling MODEL SL —safe and low and easy to work with —is a 1%-ton chassis which comes equipped with either a 4 or 6-cyl-inder engine and has a wheelbase of 160 inches., The top of the frame is only 24 inches from the ground. It is furnished with any kind of body from the simple express type to a coach de luxe. Other models range from %-ton “Special Delivery” up to 5-ton Heavy-Duty Truck. International Trucks Are Serviced by 120 Branches in the United States International Harvester Cos. OF AMERICA, Inc. 3RANCH FACTORY 421-23-25-27-29 Kentucky Ave. " Lin. 7391-2-3.4 INTERNATIONAL

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The Tail Light , By Swede Swanson

R. B. Rhoads, Todd Stoops and R. IT. Scrogln of the Hoosicr Motor (Uub, E. \V. Steinhart and M. E. Noblet were in 'Washington, D. C., last week attending the National Motor Congress, a meeting of automobile association officers. Motor cops liigre a very offectivc system. Earl Leonberger, salesman for George B. Ray, Inc., has qualified as star salesman in tlie iiational sales contest of the l’aige-Detioit Motor Company. For courtesy a thorouglu know 1 j edge of road Information and efficiency, Miss Leona Berry of the Hoosicr Motor Club is hard to beat. The club should be proud of her! Seats are selling fast for the coming speedway classic, according to official reports showing four of the grand stands have been completely sold out. There Is a rumor about, that anew grandstand may be built before the race, May 30. It certainly is needed! Cuss words never changed a tire, says Sam Troteky of the Indianap Tire and Battery Shop. R. W. Golay lias jomed the Hoppe organization as traimportation /n----gineer. He lias returned from Philadelphia, where ho spent several months with one- of the largest solid tire distributors in the United States. One hundred fifty dealers of Firestone tires in the State attended the all-day Firestone educational sales meeting last Thursday at the Elk’s Club. C. E. Warren, local branch j manager, presided at the meetings ; and F. .K. Starbird, factory sales : manager, spoke on merchandising, j Music lor the banquet was furnished j by the Firestone corner Gum-dipped orchestra conducted by ’’Bill” Lynch. ; “My girl was necking with another , fellow in the back seat of his car and . it made ma mad,” was the explana- j tion recently handed a California judge by a speeder when lie was | brought into court. There’s a good one for you, fellows, the next time j you arc pinched for “stepping on it.” J / A spring Txhibit of automobiles was recently held in the open on the city square in Cliambersburg, I’a. Sixteen dealers put on display thirty j different models. The innovation i was sponsored by the Ad Club and | was a success, from all reports.

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TIRE MAN OPENS NEW SALESROOM D. M. Hoppe Company Now in Modern Building. Thfr 1). M. Hoppe Tire Company, local Fisk tiro distributor is hold- [ ing a formal opening this week at its new salesroom at Tenth St., and Capitol Ave. The company sells ;

wholesale and re- j tail and gives service at tho store only. It carries a complete lino of j Fisk tires, inrliid- j ing pneu mat ic, 1 high pressure, bal-! loon and solid types. \ Several yea t h ago Hoppe made iiis start in the tire business as secretary -tceasurir for the Majestic Tire and Rubber Company. During this time, he

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learned tho business from the factory standpoint. The Indiana Tire and Service Company was organized by Hoppe four years ago this month. He served as its president until lie sold his interests last September. Tho present company was organized in January. For concerns who are users of solid tires on their trucks, Hoppe lias a transportation engineer, R. W. Golay, at their service. The transportation engineer inspects solid tires and recommends to the concerns tile proper typo of solid tire to be used.

Habig Quality ALL-FAELRIC SEAT COVERS Tailored to Fit Giro the same sa t i sfaction as tailored clothes compared to ready to wear. DON’T GAMBLE with cut price and mail order Scat Covers. Habig Seat Covers are custom built and patterned to each individual ear. I hey fit properly and can be cleaned easily. HABIG MFG. COMPANY North Meridian Street 'Lin. 8302—Phones—Lin. 8303

Announcing the Opening of the D. M. HOPPE TIRE CO. INCORPORATED 937 N. Capitol Ave. FEATURING FISK TIRES JT AND OFFICIAL FISK SERVICE A most modern, new tire store —offering* an absolutely *■ Fresh Stock of Fisk Tires.and Tubes in a complete line of sizes including all sizes of solid truck tires. Stop in and let us show you our modern store and tires. OPENING WEEK SPECIAL OFFERS

TUBES Electric Vulcanized During opening week we will vul- | _ canize your tubes at this low cost. B lID Each patch—

STOP AND TEST OUR SERVICE All our attendants are courteous and efficient and ready at all times to give you the best of service. Liberal Allowance on Your Old Tires Don’t buy tires until you have seen how much we will allow you on your old tires. We can save you money. S • N Complete Line of Fisk Truck Tires D. M. HOPPE TIRE CO., he. 937 N. Capitol Ave,

Dodge Brothers Motor Car (T fartd ■ that Draw Crowds and Sway Buyers Little wonder Dodge Brothers Motor Cars today are accorded such widespread and enthusiastic commendation — Smart new body lines and attractive color combinations— Anew seating arrangement that provides still more roominess and comfort — Anew clutch, simple, sure, silent— Softer pedal action, easier gear shifting— Quicker acceleration, still greater steering ease— More rigid engine support —and smoother performance— New, silent-type muffler— Sturdiness and dependability made still more pronounced by vital betterments in body construction and in the propeller shaft, differential and axle shafts. Add to these the new five-bearing chrome vanadium crankshaft, with its remarkable improvement in engine performance, the excellent new starting and lighting system and many other recent betterments, and you understand why owners proclaim today’s car—- “ The finest Dodge ever built ! M Standard Sedan $976 . Special Sedan $1,028 De Lux Sedan $1,161 DELIVERED I v F-. L. SANFORD COMPANY 833-37 North M&rioian Street INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA MAIN 4365-EB-67 We Also Sell Dependable Used Cars j SERVICE STATIC.* 9.19 EAST PRATT ST| RILEY 4 SB 9

VULCANIZING KITS A genuine 25-cent repair kit — one of the best oh the. market. During opening oiily ....

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