Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 240, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 February 1931 — Page 22

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NEW GRAHAMS j SHOW STRIKING l BODY DESIGN New 8-Cylinder Model With Four Speeds Is Featured. A strikingly advanced line of all custom-styled cars, including one completely new four-speed, eight- • cylinder model, is shown by Graham ' at the Indianapolis automobile show. Besides the new eight, Graham show's a six with three speeds ! and a six with four speeds, both i with handsome new bodies and j trim; and the larger eight to be fitted with specially trimmed bodies. A noteworthy feature of the en- j tire line i. the uniformity of design ! and trim, all models showing the ; special de luxe features of the new j eight. Beauty has been achieved through deft development of lines and contours, featuring anew ! front-end ensemble of modified ! radiator and headlight arrangement, with a consistent refinement in fittings and trim throughout. While distinctly modern in their general effect, all models closely accord with the Graham tradition of good taste. Special Feature. Retained The new Graham line is as follows: Standard Six—Three speeds, 115-. inch wheelbase, 70-horse power; ! roadster, coupe, rumble seat coupe, town sedan and sedan models. Special Six—Four speeds. 115- 1 inch wheelbase, 76-horse power; j coupe, rumble scat coupe, town sc- 1 dan and sedan models. Special Eight—Four speeds, 120lnch wheelbase, 76-horse power; coupe, rumble seat coupe., sport sedan and sedan models. Custom Eight—Four speeds, 134inc.h wheelbase, 100-horse power; five-passenger sedan, seven-pas-senger sedan and seven-passenger limousine models, custom fitted and trimmed to order. Throughout the line, the special features that have distinguished the Graham in the past are retained. All models are equipped in every door, window and windshield w'ith shatter-proof plate glass, a safety measure by Graham. Asa result of improvements de- j veloped during the last four years, j Graham introduces a new' synchro- ’ silent four-speed transmission, which will be used in all models cx- ; cept, the lower priced six. , i In both sixes and the new eight, j larger body shells and new seat ! cushion construction have increased 1 the passenger and luggage space. I The cushions are deeper than before, but are set lower, providing increased headroom. The inside length of the two sixes and the newright. is several inches greater than in ihe previous corresponding cars. New Color Combinations A1 models are offered in newcolor combinations; colored fenders; are to be had on all models, at ex-! tea charge. The newly designed allmetal sun visor is finished in the body color. Chromium plate is used extensively, appearing not only on the bumpers, radiator and headlamps, but also on the fender parking lamps, tail lamps and brackets, radiator guard, fender and head-light lie bars, hood hinge moldings, hood latch handles, cowl band, visor brackets, door handles, running board bindings, fuel tank cover moldings and on the tire retaining i rings, lugs and nuts. An innovation in front end construction is seen in the new Graham radiators. The shell and the narrow vertical vanes forming the radiator guard are an Integral unit, stamped from a single sheet of metal. All chassis frames have been equipped with anew form of cross member installed immediately back of the engine, a point where bracing is imperatively needed, but is generally omitted because of difficulties of design and assembly. The side members of Jhc chassis frame of the eight are increased in depth by the addition of deepsection tubular beams, running lengthwise between the front and rear spring brackets. Marked stiffness of the frame results from this Innovation. Larger Engine Adopted All engine units are now equipped w-ith two effective devices to control vibration. The Lanchester balancer, at the forward end, damps out torsional vibrations in the crankshaft, and clutch dampeners insulate the transmission from engine vibration. Anew type piston, having wider ; invar struts to control expansion, i is used in all models, together with a newly developed form of spark plug, designated to ovrccome fouling at low speeds. The Graham eight, 120-inch wheelbase, is entirely new in engine, chassis and bodies. The engine Ns of 3's-inch bore by 4-inch stroke, 246 cubic inches displacement, and develops 85 brake horse power. It has the new synchrosilent four-speed transmission. The chassis is mounted on 17inch wheels fitted with 6-inch tires. The large tire equipment gives iurreased capacity and improved appearance's without sacrificing road clearance. The steering gear is the cam and roller type. Wood wheels on the eights are equipped with anew form of hub rap that completely covers the hub flange and the retaining bolts and nuts, giving the artillery wheels the same clean cut appearance that has been a feature of wire wheels. An Important mechanical change in the lowest, priced six is the | adoption of a lax-ger engine, this J three-speed car now having the j same power plant as is used in the four-speed six. With 3’ 4 -inch bore and 4 1 3 -inch stroke, it has 224 cubic inches displacement and develops 76-horsc power. Both sixes now r have 5 '3 -inch tires on 18-inch wheels. STOCK CAR SETS MARK Studeb&krr, Carrying Five, Climbs to Stone Mountain Summit. Carrying five passengers, a stock Studebakcr Six established anew record by climbing to the summit of Stone Mountain near Atlanta. Ga., last summer. No road exists at the point where the climb was per- i j formed. ft.

Service Plus Everything From Food to Manicures in Future Gas Station.

BY JAMES F. DONAHUE .VC A Srric Writer In this day and age when you ran find a gasoline station on every corner and two in between, competition has heralded this era as that of “super service.** With every conceivable sort of checking machine now on the market for garages and service stations, imagine w-hat will happen to John Q. Driver when he pulls in to have his car serviced at an uo-to-date service station in any big city of the near future. Driving into a ‘ super servicestation, he ll be confronted by an

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immaculate attendant on roller skates, probably—who'll inquire: • What can we do for you, sir?” “Give her the works, - ’ John Q will reply. “Very w'ell. Mr Driver.’’ Astonished by the stranger's familiarity. John will inquire how the attendant knew his name. The attendant will reply that a man at the entrance of the drive took his license number, phoned it to headquarters, and got his name. Then a card is hung on his car s radiator cap letting every attendant in the station know that the car is driven by Mr. John Q. Driver. “And that’s not ail we know,” the attendant will reply. “As you drove in those two steel plates registered that your tires were a little low on air and that your front wheels were a bit out of line. “From your gas exhaust, which was immediately analyzed, we found that you were using high-test gasoline and that you needed new piston rings because the exhaust gas shows they are pumping oil ”

Mouth open in astonishment, John Q. waits until his car is oiled and greased and filled with gasoline. Then he politely asks if the gasoline station can trace his family tree. “We might be able to do that, through our statistical and credit department,” the attendant answers. “but first let us complete the servicing of your car.” John drives on and, without stopping, his radiator is flushed and refilled and the plating on the radiator shell polished. Then on to a wash rack and. while the car is being washed by a high-pressure system, Mr. Driver finds he has time to get a manicure at the shop of a pretty station attendant. Getting back to his car he finds

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it cleaned both inside and out. His car is then placed on a conveyor and is taken through the rest of the station, which includes an emergency hospital, a hotel and restaurant. Outside ihe restaurant there is a self-serving conveyor at which John Q. can grab a bite to eat on the fly. At the end of his conveyor trip, a cashier stands waiting for him. “Will you take a check?” asks John. “I have no cash with me.” “Certainly, Mr. Driver,” sweetly responds the fair cashier. “We've already checked up on your account and find that it is excellent. Glad to!” Such will be “super service.” REO-ROYALE EIGHTS ARE BUILT BROADER More Room Provided for Driver and Passengers. Front and rear scats in the new Reo-Royale eights are wider than those in the largest and most expensive automobiles, with ample headroom and leg space also provided to make comfort the keynote of travel for driver and passenger alike. Many subtle refinements of construction, of upholstery and furnishings contribute to this sense of luxurious motoring for which Rco engineers and designers hve striven. Victoria broadcloth and French Bedford cord are used in upholstery, with felt padded velvet on floor to match. Down pillows with full Marshall springs are used both front and rear. The rear floor has individual hassocks for leg comfort. Both front and rear seat and teering wheel are easily adjustable. ASSEMBLY LINE SPEEDY Chrysler Car Moves Fast in Final Production Stages. A Chrysler car is on the final assembly line approximately ninety- j two minutes. The assembly line for Chrysler Eight models is 1.106 feet long, and the ears move down this line on a conveyor chain at a speed of approximately twelve feet a minute. Cvrn Tension on Rivets The cold rivet method of frame assembly is used in manufacturing the Graham chassis. Each rivet is ehm jurt cnc powerful blow, so lhaf aik are uniformly set, with* exactly Lc same tension.

CARLOADS OF DUALITY / NO MIDDLE PROFITS “Daaatared” ALCOHOL E m S 12 c A C Quick Starting 1 C3 II Mu Winter Gas, 60-62 | Q ft A Q Pete’s Red \ 73 U H 1# Silent Power | f f| I I Zero Pour. Lowest Carbon I UI L Content. 100% Pure Penn. | M. BATTERIES 3E. S M \ EXCHG. 13 Plate < A QC 15 Plate qc , 2 Yrs. Guar. 2 Yrs. Guar. *|)=— EXCHG. HOT OFF THE WIRE FOR ALL CARS AND RADIOS—7,OOO SOLD—7,OO3 • ffk A A I Indiana sth Vein 1 M Urt L| 2x4 Lump. 80 Lbs. Net | %/w He. J STATION ONLY. KETCRVABLTS SACKS, lO# HOOSIER PETE No. I-400 West Maryland Street. LI 8301 No. 2-2037 East Washington SI. ON 4328 No. 3—2201 North Capilol Avenue. TA 2742 No. 4—New York and New Jersey. Rl 0061 No. 6—Virginia Ave. and Sonth St. Rl 0060

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