The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 October 1978 — Page 16

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 11,1978

C.S. Myers to show Fords

C. S. Myers Ford, Milford and Syracuse, will have the all-new 1979 Ford LTD and Mustang on display this week end during the second annual new car and truck show in downtown Syracuse. The cars are currently on display in the dealer’s showrooms. Ford Motor Company invested more that $1.2 billion to redesign and re-engineer its full-size and sporty specialty car lines for 1979 — the first time in 14 years that Ford Division has introduced two entirely new and different domestic car lines during a single calendar year, according to John Liberti, General Manager. Only the ninth all-new full-sized Ford in the company’s 75-year history, the redesigned LTD has more head room, leg room and shoulder room for 1979. There’s a full range of two- and four-door sedans and station wagon models with the LTD’s traditionally long list of optional equipment choices. Standard LTD sedans and station wagons have single rectangular headlamps, while top-of-the-line LTD Landau models and Country Squire station wagons are distinguished by a unique grille treatment with dual rectangular headlamps. All models continue to offer a high level of standard equipment including power steering, power front disc brakes, steel-belted radial-ply tires, an automatic transmission and a V-8 engine. “The 1979 Mustang is a fun-to-drive car with bodystyles, options and performance features that will appeal to a variety of newcar buyers,” Mr. explained. “It is one of the most versatile cars we have ever offered, and is sportier and roomier than last year’s models.” Offered in two- and three-door body styles, Mustang has four engine choices including a new turbocharged 2.3-liter powerplant, and a long list of convenience, decor and functional equipment options. Several trim-and-equipment combinations are available, including top-of-the-line two- and three-door Ghia models and sporty three-door Cobra. All models are fully instrumented with a tachometer, trip odometer and gauges for fuel, temperature, oil pressure and alternator. Rack-and-pinion steering, front disc brakes, a front stabilizer bar and new strut-type front and fourbar link-and-coil rear suspension systems are standard. Built on a 100.4-inch wheelbase, the “new breed” of Mustangs is only four inches longer than its predecessor, but has 20 per cent more interior room. Back-seat passengers gain the most, including five more inches of leg room. Two-door models carry a full 10 cubic feet of trunk space and three-door models have a

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NEW LTD — John Liberti, general manager of C. S. Myers Ford, is shown with a new LTD. The car, along with the all-new Mustang, will be on display at Syracuse this week end.

cargo volume of more than 32 cubic feet. “The LTD and the Mustang will be our one-two punch in 1979,” he said, “but we’re equally excited about some of the changes that have been made to the Pinto and Thunderbird.” Pinto has undergone major styling changes both inside and out for 1979. Sedans, three-door Runabouts and station wagon models all have a new front-end design including rectangular headlamps and a new hood, grille, fenders and bumpers. Inside, there’s a new instrument cluster with large, rectangular pods housing European-style warning-lamp indicators, a miles-and-kilometers speedometer and the fuel gauge. A new cruising) package for three-door models land new ESS option groups for sedans and Runabouts are adqpd to a long list of appearance and equipment features designed for an expanding youth market. Pinto is offered in four basic models with a list of more than 60 options. The Pinto Pony —a twodoor sedan - is Ford’s lowestpriced car. There also are Pinto sedan, three-door Runabout and station wagon models. “The Pinto represents an outstanding value for small-car buyers, and that’s the primary reason why more than 2.5 million Pintos have been sold since the car’s introduction,” he said. “For 1979, Pinto continues to offer a value-packed lineup suited to a variety of lifestyles and budgets, and its sportier design, long list of standard features and expanded list of options should broaden its appeal even more in the years ahead.” The Thunderbird is another Ford Division car line that has received a face-life for 1979. The standard model, the Thunderbird Landau and a new top-of-the-line

Thunderbird Heritage all have a bold new grille and a redesigned taillamp treatment. The new Thunderbird Heritage has notable exclusive features including a unique formal pad-ded-vinyl roof, two monochromatic exterior paint themes and the extensive use of leather interior trim. Speed control, 36-ounce cut-pile carpeting, an AM FM stereo-search radio, power windows, power door locks, a six-way power driver’s seat, air conditioning and adjustable tilt-wheel steering also are part of the Thunderbird Heritage’s standard equipment package. Other 1979 model product highlights by car line include: Fiesta Ford Division’s fuel economy leader, the German-built Fiesta offers new-car buyers the smallcar look of the 1980’s and a sporty image for today. The front-wheel drive subcompact is powered by a 1.6-liter engine teamed with a fully synchronized floor-mounted fourspeed transmission. Driveability is enhanced by rack-and-pinion steering for precise control and a modified MacPherson-strut front suspension system for directional stability. Built on a 90-inch wheelbase, the car weighs less than 1,800 pounds, and is offered as a threedoor hatchback in four trim levels - standard, Decor, Sport and Ghia. The Fiesta has several new exterior and interior trim colors, plus a recently introduced dealer-installed tape-stripe treatment to dress up its lineup for 1979. Fairmont The 1978 Ford Fairmont Is ending its introductory model year as the most successful newcar nameplate ever introduced by a domestic manufacturer. For 1979, Fairmont offers a range of models from two- and four-door sedans and station wagons to the sporty two-door Futura coupe. Fairmont continues to offer crisp, clean lines, mid-size roominess at a compact price and fuel economy unsurpassed in its class. Ford’s 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with four-speed manual transmission is Fairmont’s standard power team. For 1979, a four-speed overdrive manual transmission replaces the threespeed manual as a standard equipment with Fairmont’s optional 3.3-liter (200-CID) Six and 5.0-liter (302-CID) V-8 engines. New options include tilt-wheel

Car thefts down; so are recoveries

Here is some good news and some bad news: The good news is that auto thefts this year are showing a slight decline from last year's figures. The bad news is that there is a reduction in the recovery rate of stolen vehicles, offsetting the theft improvement. According to official FBI figures, a car is stolen approximately every 33 seconds. The fact that the recovery rate is not increasing is alarming because it indicates that these cars are being stolen by experienced car thieves who know what they're doing. Many of the stolen cars are sold outright; others are stripped and sold as parts. Accordirtg to the National Automobile Theft Bureau (NATB), there are indications that organized crime has found car thievery profitable and has gotten into the act. To prevent your car from being stolen, the NATB advises protecting your auto the same as you protect your home. • Lock your car whether it’s in your driveway or far away from home. If you have a garage, lock it in your ga- •. rage and then lock the garage. • If you leave your car in a parking lot, don’t leave the keys. Park the car yourself and take your keys with you. It’s too easy to have a key copied. • Never leave anything of

steering, speed control, a remote control decklid release, a premium stereo-sound system and performance instrumentation. Power door locks, a flip-up open-air roof, power windows and a power seat also were added to Fairmont’s list of options late in the 1978 model year. New trim options include top-of-the-line Ghia appointments for all models and a new sports group for Futura. Granada Granada, a car line with the looks and features of far more expensive models, offers several new design and technical features for 1979 to enhance its market value even further. Available in three distinctive series — Granada. Granada Ghia and Granada ESS — Granada two- and four-door models can be readily tailored to suit a variety of buyer preferences. Four new exterior colors and two new vinyl-roof colors have been added for 1979, plus a paint and tape treatment option in five color combinations. Interior trim changes include new sew-style seating and all-vinyl door trim with carpeted lower panels for the Ghia and models with the Interior Decor or ESS flightbench seat options. Granada’s standard power team combines Ford’s proven 4.1-liter (250-CID) six-cylinder engine with a new four-speed overdrive manual transmission which includes an enclosed single-rail shift mechanism and weight-saving aluminum housings. A 5.0-liter (302-CID) V--8 and an automatic transmission are optional. The 1979 model LTD II provides spaciousness with traditional low-profile styling in a convenient mid-size package. Seven new exterior and two new interior colors, plus new front- and full-vinyl roofs are added to the LTD H’s appearance choices for 1979. Inside, there are new fabric selections for the LTD II Brougham, and all models have a standard flight-bench seat with a fold-down center armrest. New LTD II options for 1979 include a 27.5-gallon fuel tank for extended travel and an AM FM radio with a cassette-tape player. The LTD II is available in twodoor hardtop and four-door pillared hardtop models in two series — the LTD II and the LTD II Brougham. A standard 5.0-liter (302-CID) V-8 and an optional 5.8liter (351-CID) V-8 (standard in California or with high-altitude emission systems) make up the LTD H’s powerplant lineup.

value — CB, coat, camera, etc. — in plain view in your vehicle. • If you must use apartment complex lots or large shopping centers where many people come and go at all hours, invest in an antitheft device to deter the thief or slow him down. • Above all, don't leave your key in the ignition. Car care tips Don’t postpone a tune-up of your car simply because it seems to be running okay. Spark plug misfiring you may not notice will cause your engine to drink extra gas. Even though manual transmissions can help reduce fuel consumption, you may be robbing yourself of this gas-saving advantage by using poor shifting techniques. Shift into high as quickly as possible. Racing along in second gear can use up to 45 percent more fuel depending on the age and model of your car. BELT TEST IS EASY A handy test of whether a car's fan belt needs adjustment: a moderate push with your thumb on the belt at the mid-point between the pulleys should move it about half an inch. If it sags more—or is too tight to move that far—a bit of maintenance is indicated.

Get car in condition before cold sets in

Before the thermometer dips below freezing levels, take advantage of the remaining warm weather to condition your car for the cold months ahead. The Automotive Information Council offers the following tips: Starting with the exterior of the car, put the highpressure nozzle on your garden hose and clean the under parts of the car thoroughly. Pay special attention to the fender wells, , the door sills and door bottoms where rust can get a head start. Make sure the under-door drain openings haven’t become clogged by the summer's mud or road tar. If clogged, moisture will build up inside the door panels and provide an environment for rust. Then give the car a good wax coating to protect the finish. If you spot any paint bubbles or brown blotches, sand the surface gently and repaint the affected areas. Read owner’s manual Then read your owner’s manual, especially the sections on seasonal maintenance. Tire pressure, cooling system care and ignition sysEasy does it if rocking car out of ice - Automatic transmissions have a tough way to go in deep snow. This is due in part to the added resistance against the tires rolling through the snow. But the greatest damage can come from attempts to rock the car out of an icy rut. When attempting to free yourself by alternately shifting from drive to reverse, do it gently. Changing gears abruptly while wheels are spinning can be harmful, if not fatal, to your automatic transmission-; Since you probably won’t get out of your rut any faster by increasing the speed of that spinning rear tire, go easy on the gas and be sure you have brought the wheel to a complete stop before changing from forward to reverse or vice versa. If you pause by applying your brakes between change of direction, you'll help ease the strain too.

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tern maintenance are most important for the upcoming months. Find an open road or a vacant parking lot and run the car at various speeds to evaluate performance of the steering, brakes, shock absorbers and front-end alignment. Listen for unusual noises such as pings, screeches, groans or rattles and look at the color of the exhaust smoke—it it bums blue or black you could have a problem. If in doubt, consult a mechanic.

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If service needed If service is needed, you should consider a service facility which bears the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) or Certified Automotive Repairmen’s Society (CARS) sign because the mechanics participating have passed comprehensive tests. You might consider investing in road-service insurance and acquiring a gasoline company credit card to ease financial worries if you should happen to have a

mechanical failure on a trip. If you plan to drive long distances through the snow belt region, you might want to stock your trunk with safety supplies. These would include a flashlight, blankets, road flares, tire chains and long-handled shovel. A CB radio may be handy for monitoring road conditions and calling for assistance if needed, says the Winter driving requires attention to car lights.