The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1977 — Page 16

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 12,1977

R / FORDS WILL BE THERE — Pktared above is John Liberti from C. 8. Myers Ford. Milford and Syracuse, with Ford’s new family car. the Fairmont This car. along with other 1978 Fords, will be displayed by C. S. Myers at the new car show this week end in Syracuse.

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“When America needs a better idea." Ford experts claim, "Ford puts it on wheels " The 1978 Fords will be shown in Syracuse this week end and people are invited to take a look' Be it the Fairmont. .Mustang 11. Pinto. Granada, LTD. LTD 11. Thunderbird or station wagon, it’s worth looking at this week end Fairmont The Fairmont is a new line of family cars, built for the future with space, fuel and cost efficiencies for today. Its look is long and it seats five adults in comfort The car’s interior has flight bench seats and folddown center armrest It has a 2.3 litre four-cyl. engine with DuraSpark ignition, fourspeed manual transmission, floor shift, front disc brakes, rack and pinion steering Thunderbird For 1978 the Thunderbird is, "an achievement in the Thunderbird tradition." It has emphasis on comfort. Style combines with elegance in a lean, trim-size design The car features an elegantly formal roofline with crossover moldings, hood onia me nt and concealed headlamps, all standard The split bench seats are offered in six colors of velour body cloth A functional 50 litre t 302 CI DO 2V» V-8 powers the vehicle. It has automatic transmission, power steering, power front disc brakes, steel-belted radial ply tires and many more features Adding to the distinction of the auto are the opera windows. The Thunderbird comes in a two-door, Town Landau and Diamond Jubilee Edition Pinto Ford’s little car is the Pinto It stems from its basic value at low initial cost. Reduced scheduled maintenance helps save too There is room for four adults. Its 2 3 litre engine provides good fuel economy. . Features include four-speed jnanual transmission with floor shift, rack and pinion steering.

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front disc brakes. Inside one finds all vinyl or vinyl and cloth seats with a color-keyed carpeting, a mini-console and black instrument panel and steering wheel and column. Mustang 11 Styling and comfort for a sporty car explain Mustang 11. It has optional twin glass panels which remove easily and the Rallye appearance package with gold-color stripes The low-back bucket seats, color door trim and non-leather wrapped sport steering wheel add to the exciting touches of this vehicle Standard features include the 2.3 litre four-cyl. engine with DuraSpark ignition, four-speed manual transmission, floor shift, rack and pinion steering, front disc brakes, rear stablizer bar, tachometer and fuel ammeter, temperature gauges, bias-ply tires Granada Elegant family room, plus the precise control or rack and pinion steering have made Granada a top seller in its class There s a new grille tins year, and rectangular headlamps The twodoor model has twin opera windows. The two and four-door Granada ESS groups are new this year. They feature European sports styling The ESS interior has front bucket seats with European-style headrests Four-speed manual overdrive transmission with floor shift are features of the 4.1 litre (250 CID) IV 6-cyl. engine Front disc brakes, tricolored taillights and steel-belted radial ply tires are notable standard features The car comes with flight bench seats, vinyl trim and colorkeyed carpeting LTD 11 The LTD II is a Ford mid-sue. which after it's introduction last year, was an overwhelming sales success. Attributed to the popularity is the combination of LTD quality and luxury and it's

sporty flair Some owners appreciate the trim figure it cuts in traffic and parking, yet six persons can travel comfortably inside. Cloth or vinyl bench seats and Select Shift automatic tramission and radial ply tires are all standard features on this model. Fiesta The Fiesta features advanced front-wheel drive and a tran-sverse-mounted engine, resulting in an almost flat floor. McPherson suspension on this model is included, for easy handling on the road. The 1.6 litre engine-powered car, with four-speed manual transmission, rides four persons in comfort. EPA estimates for this auto are 46 miles per gallon highway and 34 miles per gallon in the city. The Fiesta has adjustable reclining seats in cloth and vinyl trim plus three doors with the Decorator Group option. Among the standard features are the Ford Fiesta Lifeguard Design Safety Features, front disc brakes and rack and pinion steering. Frequent washing impotant For years, zinc coating has been a good rust inhibitor. It still is but the carmakers are using a lot more of it to counter the increased application of rock salt and other chemicals. Also, paint is applied in thicker coats and hard-to-reach interior areas of the car are being sprayed with a wax that hardens and forms a protective film. Meanwhile, the owner can do his part to prevent rust from getting a head start. Keep your car clean with frequent washing of all surfaces, especially the underside of the car. That is where unseen corrosion builds up and eats through. Flying stones can chip exterior paint and welcome rust. Buy a touch-up tube of matching paint to protect the damaged area. Pre-winter tune-up vital Anti-freeze should be checked before the temperature goes into its winter plunge. The amount of protection you need depends on how cold it gets in your area. Radiator hoses also should be inspected. They are inexpensive to replace but expensive on engine repairs if they burst. Finally, the pre-winter months are a good time to get a tune-up or you can do it yourself. That involves changing spark plugs, checking the starting motor, the starter coil, all fluids (brake, power steering) and the timing of your engine. Even a new battery won't start your car if the plugs are worn out. So. give that automobile all the help you can this winter.. Like you, a car finds it more difficult to "get up" when it’s cold outside. Winter driving puts maximum demands on lights. Make sure your car’s system works property.

m lA OSW® “ "Winter Woe Survival LQ." A fanner's acreage straddled the borders of South and North Dakota. Ho hired a surveyor to determine in which state bo actually lived. The surveyor studied the situation and announced io Um farmer, “Mr. Peterson, your property is in South Dakota.’* “Thank goodness,'* Peterson exclaimed. “Now I don’t have to go through another North Dakota winter.” During the winter of 1976-77, it made little difference where one lived. It was cold! And the car owner whoknaw how to cope with the rigorous conditions had a big advantage over the Nwi WOO UlUn I, Test your winter woe survival I.Q. in this Car Caro Quiz, then check to see how right you are at Um bottom of this chart. 3=

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1. When temperatures drop to O°F., all but the following are reasons your car may have starting difficulties: A. The cold weather robs the battery of power. B. The ignition key is cold, blocking electrical contact. C. If ignition components are worn, they require more voltage than may be available in cold weather. 2. According to a starting trouble survey, motorists in Los Angeles have as high a rate of "can’t starts” as those in Boston because: A. Los Angeles motorists have a low rate of ignition system maintenance. B. Warm climates have more severe ozone problems. C. California gasoline is of a lower octane rating. 3. Once starting trouble is encountered, the best way, statistically, to prevent its recurrence is: A. Have your engine tuned. B. Charge the battery. C. Replace the battery. 4. When attempting to stop the car on glare ice, it’s best to: A. Apply the brakes as quickly and as hard as possible. B. Shift into the highest gear possible. C. Brake gently with a pumping action. 5. When putting snow tires on, it’s best to: A. Put a radial tire on the right axle and another type on the left axle. B. Put the conventional tire on the right axle and the radial on the left. C Neither A nor B is correct.

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6. To avoid possible fuel line freeze, H’s best to: A. Keep the fuel tanks as full as possible. B. Keep as little fuel as possible in the tanks. C. Put a quart of engine oil in the gas tank. 7. Keeping overaged anti-freeze in the cooling system is: A. Wise because it saves money. 8. Recommended by two of the car manufacturers. C. Possibly harmful because the mixture deteriorates. 8. Brake condition is especially important in winter because: A. Brake fluid may freeze when temperture drops below 20’. B. Uneven brake wear can cause cars to skid. C. Brakes need overshoes in winter. 9. One cause of poorer gasoline mileage in winter driving is: A. There’s more stop and go driving with increased idle time. B. Colder gasoline burns rapidly. C. Heavier clothing worn increases the weight car must carry. 10. Since wiper blades are critical to good wintertime visibility, they should be replaced every: A. Time it sleets. B. Three winters. C. 'Six months.