Egg Shaped Auto Bodies For Future Cars
Edward Schipper outlines how future automobile design will trend toward egg shaped bodies to improve streamline performance. He notes the shift of fenders bumpers and tanks to blend with the main shell, reducing drag and fuel use as speeds rise from 35 to 100 miles per hour. Tests show significant oil savings with streamlined, free wheeling setups compared to conventional gear.
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Abell
Abe
Oline
Tau
New Goodyear Airplane Tires Demonstrated at Kelly Field
Pilot Wild Bill Hudson of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. demonstrated a new internal expanding airwheel braking system on a Curtiss Challenger at Kelly Field. The 2800 pound aircraft with 25,114 airwheels operated at low pressure, showcasing enhanced brake performance and reduced wheel failure risk. Goodyear announced the development two years ago and reports indicate pilots nationwide welcomed the advanced roller braking design.
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Weepute Field
Wild Bill Hudson
Goalyear Tire and Rubber Company
Kelly Field
Hudson
Sneven
Goodyear
Hug
Xirlane Pilota
William
Wild Bill) Hudson
Curties
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Pilot Hudson as guest of Kelly Field officers
Ground loops and propeller damage are described as frequent in wind and taxiing conditions. Pilot Hudson was a guest of local officers at Kelly Field.
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Hudson
Kellyfield
Fisk Air-Flight Tires Promise Safer Quick Braking
Tire experts discuss Fisk Air-Flight tires and their design to wipe moisture from wet roads, exposing a friction surface for positive action. H L S Tatum of Guarantee Motor Cag explains tread function, rubber wear, and how large buttons push moisture aside to let following tread grip the road firmly.
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Hls
Tatum
Mink Lire Merchants
Fisk Alritight
Ted Mr. Tatunt
Hisk Air Flight
Buik Expert Advises Filter and Oil Care Tips
Buick expert G. Wacobe, funeral service manager, discusses oil filters and designs that prevent foreign matter from entering engines. He describes inlet tarts, filter channels, and the importance of changing the filter after about 10 000 miles, plus servicing at authorized Buick dealers. Also notes a seminar in Oakland on aviation and radio, with focus on aeronautics, ground actions, and tire science.
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G. Wacobe
Staage
Geca
Granzin
Royale makes speed runs for a cross-state drive plan
Oil distributor Creer Cowell Jr. details a proposed set of travel legs for Reo Royale driving tests from San Antonio to Del Rio and across Texas to Corpus Christi with miles and time targets. He offers to answer questions and notes possible shorter times on a second attempt.
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Jin Femens
Tin J
Teort Motor Camipans
Iteg Distributors
Creer
San Antonio
del Rio
el Rio
Corvus Christi
Loustoy
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
del Hie
Muskogee
Oklon
del Nia
Urulde
Cowell
Aod
Eame
Tory
Haines Back On Tire Game In City
Prank S Haines of Mill connects with United States Rubber Co dealer for tires. A new Brank S Hainees Tire Co store at North St Marys St will be one of the citys most modern shops offering United States tires and full service. Unsineshee brings 10 years tire experience and helped found Unines-Miuherly Tire Co. The trip cost 40 67 for 174 miles driven at 17 1 2 mpg in an eight cylinder car.
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S. Haines
United States Rubber Company
Brank S. Hainee Tire Company
St. Mary's Street
United States
Unsineshee
Unines-Miuherly Tire Company
Detroit
United State Rubber Company
James M. Lathan
Auto Industry Steel Use Shares Show Diverse Material Needs
The automotive industry consumes large shares of steel and other materials. The text notes 1 percent of steel output, 2 percent of rubber, 5 percent of plate glass, 67 percent of upholstery leather, 0 percent of felene, and 8 percent of Jolurinum, reflecting varied material demands.
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United
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