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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
8
The article introduces a new standard feature: an adjustable front seat on all Chrysler 70 and Imperial 56 phaetons. The seat frame rides on rollers, locks via pins on side plates with six holes, allowing three inches forward and two backward movement. A trigger near the driver controls the pins, and the backrest is adjustable from vertical to horizontal with leather straps.
The account notes how seating choice affects pedal use, explaining that tall riders have ample legroom while shorter riders can avoid overreaching by sitting back or nearer the edge. It emphasizes comfort and proper posture for accessible driving.
A motorized expedition led by Professor Carl L. Hubbs of the University of Michigan aims to collect and classify freshwater fish species along the northwest and Pacific coast. A Chevrolet jeep donated by General Corporation will transport equipment from Ann Arbor to coastal and inland cities, with free service from Chevrolet stations for a five month trip starting in June.
The article discusses early muffler design focusing on quieter cars and cleaner exhaust. It notes many mufflers could not be dismantled for cleaning and warns about carbon buildup hindering gas flow, reflecting concerns of the era about engine emissions and maintenance.
A fragment discusses mufflers in engines, noting that clogging reduces power and back pressure concerns differ between cars and airplanes. It mentions maintenance steps like cleaning and the risk of overhauls, with a casual aviation line about pilots preferring noise over back pressure.
Motor tourists will visit Wisconsin Lake Superior Minnesota North Dakota and California stream regions to collect specimens. Samples will be preserved in the camp laboratory for future study by zoology students.
The article explains the importance of using manufacturer authorized service stations on road trips. It notes Studebaker operates 3090 authorized stations across the United States with trained foremen and mechanics. The support system includes up-to-date manuals, a Service Bulletin, field managers, and local service clubs.
The Overland Company of Toledo notes a surge in demand for the Overland Six as vacation and touring season officially begins. High unfilled orders persist, and a new front seating arrangement improves entry and rear cargo space, boosting appeal for campers and touring salesmen. The car’s low operating cost and 49 brake horsepower appeal to travelers and motorists alike.
The article notes Franklin's air cooled automobile leadership with May price reductions and a twenty fifth anniversary contest for salesmen nationwide. It highlights the company as one of America's oldest auto manufacturers and references air cooled motors and a notable flight to the North Pole.
Ackermes announced on June 15 that sedan orders exceeded the company's shipping capacity while other lines show in over-demand. Franklin production accelerated to meet demand, resorting to overtime. For the week ending June 12 retail at Franklin & Dan ran 30 percent ahead of supply.
The article describes Buick parts undergoing detailed inspection and smoothing through stages before final assembly. Workers feed components into an automated line, with riveting of body brackets and frame placement performed by machinery and cranes. The process emphasizes human oversight alongside mechanized steps to ensure finished cars meet standards.
Descriptive fragment notes lever springs added as the frame moves forward on the conveyor. It mentions front axle and steering gear being installed with the aid of power tools of kings, each worker contributing to the assembly of the ahead.
A fragmented account notes Seaman Body Corporation of Michigan as an early auto body builder tied to Nash Motor Company. It traces the firm from furniture crafts to automobile bodies, referencing 19th century manufacturing shifts, ox-drawn carts, and wartime supply changes, with scattered mentions of figures like A. D. Seaman and Mrs Rose.
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