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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1949

Page

11

Willys Auto Line Designs Include Jeep Upgrades

Willys-Overland introduces design improvements across the line aimed at greater ride comfort and versatility. Updates feature a zigzag seat spring in Jeep stations, rearranged front seating for leg room, a rigid rectangular windshield, a below windshield ventilator, a foot operated starting control, and a combined fuel and vacuum pump. Minor trim changes include better window locks, larger rear glass, reduced chrome glare, a new horn, low pressure tires, and a new steering arm for the four wheel drive truck.

Willys-Overland Paul Clark Paul Clark Motors Incorporated Jeep Clark Willys- Overland

Riding with Russell praises old car features and explains carburetor quirks

The article argues for keeping older car elements such as lighter doors and outside spare tires while detailing why carburetors stall fuel flow when the float closes. It warns about handling soft carburetor parts and notes that a rough choke may cause bucking before warm up.

Hudsons 40th Anniversary Reflections On Motoring Q&A

A long illustrated column replies to reader queries about car care and maintenance. Topics include gear use, oil levels, universal joints, fuel mixtures, static electricity, cooling, tire wear, exhaust oil, spark plugs, paint for tops, valve adjustments, and common mechanical faults. The tone imitates a veteran auto columnist answering practical questions for drivers.

E.W., Jr U. A

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