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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
3
The article previews the 1928 Chevrolet with a distinctive appearance and refined mechanics. It highlights design updates, extended wheelbase, four-wheel brakes, improved suspension, new color options, thermostatic roof control, and a brighter instrument panel. Emphasis on smoother ride, higher speed potential, and enduring reliability through enhanced engineering and construction.
The Chevrolet introduces mechanical improvements including a quieter engine with valve lift reversal, dual action shock absorbers, improved brakes by General Motors and Chevrolet engineers, and new hydra line lubrication. It emphasizes smoother ride, braking balance, safer controls, and enhanced comfort for 1924 models.
A damaged fragment describes a motorist creating a perforated leather strip with a punch to use as clamps and holders for various emergency car repairs. The strip, made about an inch apart, is stored in a tool kit for readiness to secure cracked coils, fuel lines, carburetors, and other components where screws or nails fit.
An article explains using a bonnet level lamp and a small rear view mirror on the mudguard to illuminate engine parts during night repairs. The setup aims for clearer visibility of carburettor vacuum tank and ignition components, reducing glare into the driver’s eyes while aiding timely maintenance.
An article describes decarbonising and reassembling an engine with worn roller pins causing tappet misalignment and occasional valve leakage. It also covers rust prevention, enamel touchups, and varnishing techniques for car bodies, plus minor door lock protection and using emery wheels for DIY repairs.
A fragment describes a self-acting electric horn driven by a closed circuit fault. It notes that push button actions, battery access, and a frayed twin cable may trigger continuous honking and howling sounds.
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