Plains-Chevrolet Hosts Open House Showcasing New Six
Plains-Chevrolet will hold an open house for friends and patrons to inspect the Jet Six, touted as Chevrolet's outstanding history maker. Jesse A. Rogers, president, notes production began after 100 motors were tested, with January deliveries limited to about 100 units and orders taken numerically.
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New Chevrolet Six Brief Specifications
Valve in head high compression motor with 46 horsepower. Bore 5 6 inch and stroke 3 3 4 inch, 194 cubic inch piston displacement. Improved combustion chamber and camshaft. 46 pound crankshaft. Single plate dry disk clutch. Semi floating rear axle. 107 inch wheelbase. 36 inch front springs and 54 inch rear springs. Non locking four wheel brakes. New two beam head lamps. Fisher bodies described as handsome.
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Chevrolet to Ship 1929 Cars with Record Production
Fifteen giant factories will turn out cars for dealers by December 15 and public deliveries begin January 1. Production for 1929 is expected to exceed 1,250,000 units, driven by the valve in head design and a high compression motor. Prices range from 525 to 725 dollars fob Flint Michigan with model variants including roadster, phaeton, coupe, sedan, and sport.
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Piano hoist fails. instrument crashes to street below
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania a crowd watches as a piano is hoisted to a third story window. The block and tackle fails and the piano falls to the street, causing damage and startling onlookers.
Plains Chevrolet marks fifth year under Jesse A. Rogers
The Plains Chevrolet company led by Jesse A. Rogers enters its fifth year in its own Tyler street headquarters. The firm, successor to Erwin Chevrolet, has grown from 12 to about 50 employees with a large parts stock and a modern shop, serving all Chevrolet models with a focus on service and display.
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Chevrolet plant described as finest South west shop
The mechanical department operates on the second floor, occupying 8 400 square feet with a full repair plant. It includes Duco finishing, welding, fender repair, radiator repainting, steam cleaning motors, vacuum upholstery cleaning, battery charging and repair. The Chevrolet plant is regarded as one of the finest and most complete shops in the Southwest.
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Mayfield Heads Plains-Chevrolet Service Department
N. M. Mayfield leads the parts and service division of Plains-Chevrolet, directing one of the state’s best equipped service departments. Mechanics under his management provide expert repair and maintenance work.
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Plains-Chevrolet Company
Factory trained men specialize on Chevrolets
All workers who perform motor work are sent to the factory school each year to learn specialized Chevrolet procedures.
Owl attack ends ride for motorcyclist in Luton
Louis Linnett was knocked from his motorcycle in Luton England after an owl fatally struck his forehead. The blow caused bleeding that blinded his vision as he crashed, leaving him badly injured.
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