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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1927
Page
7
After hundreds of miles a car may develop chirps from the hood rubbing its flange. Most cars use a heavy fabric strip on the flange to prevent this. Oil the fabric to keep it soft, as it hardens without lubrication and increases noise along with springs and other parts.
Speed experts note rapid gains in racing car development over the past five to six years with motor displacements shrinking from 1200 to 300 cubic inches and even smaller. At Indianapolis a 183 cubic inch engine appeared in 1920 followed by 122 inch motors and new $1 per cubic inch cars. As speeds rose above 125 miles per hour drivers stress valves, with many engines burning up high grade alloy steel valves despite cool operation being a priority to avoid radiator and power losses.
John A. Nichols Jr presides over Falcon Organization as he asserts such troubles are eliminated where the Knight sleeve-valve engine is employed.
Mid September 10 report notes Buick Motor Company has expanded control over quality by creating a massive new grey iron foundry. The plant adds extensive conveyors and monorail metal handling, reducing manual work from core making to finishing and increasing capacity and safety.
The text explains that Buick uses machines to perfect charging and shaping, with pneumatic equipment easing labor. Growing demand for Buick cars drives new buildings and continuous production to maintain quality. The foundry will pour 759 tons of iron in a 12 hour shift as 1923 Buick models roll out.
The report states September will be the second best month of 1227 for production, with 22,197 Oakland and Pontiac cars built, behind May's 24,058. October is expected to be similarly strong, and combined September and October output will exceed last year’s by about 12,000 cars, evenly split between the two months.
W R Tracy vice president of sales notes heavy orders from Oakland Pontiac dealers nationwide indicating record demand for new model cars. He cites August production surpassing last year by about three thousand units and predicts robust September and October schedules based on orders from managers, field reps, and dealers.
August proved the biggest month in Nash Motors history with 18,027 cars shipped and 20,201 August orders. Officials credit the three new Nash series unveiled June 28 for the surge, noting continued oversold production into September despite higher output. The new Nash line features three series of sixes with four wheelbase options and T-barlow crankshaft motors.
Dodge Brothers introduces a new six cylinder four door sedan praised by local dealer Leo R. Meyer for its arm chair comfort velvety control and reliable performance. Extensive road and lab tests eliminated guesswork, with the rounded roof line giving a low long look while the car stands about 71 inches high.
Two stock Studebaker Commander Sport Roadsters finished first and second in the 75 mile Atlantic City Speedway race on September 6. Ralph Hepburn led at 85.95 mph average, with Eddie Hearne close at 84.485 mph. Chrysler 72 open roadster finished third, followed by Buick Master Six, and Star with open roadsters. Hudson, Nash, and Chrysler 70 also fielded entries.
Am erican Automobile Association officials declared two Studebaker Commanders stock after the Atlantic City event on September 5. Ab Jenkins earlier checked his Commander Sedan at Carquinez Bridge on September 2, completing a 3302 mile ocean to ocean run in 77 hours and 40 minutes, beating the prior open car record by 2 hours and 15 minutes despite higher cost.
Elyria residents 가능 Hester Humphrey won $59 in a Lorain County Fair tile guess contest. The Imperial Landau price drop from 780 to 745 foib Flint Michigan. R H Grant cited high demand and production efficiency as reasons for the broader, lower priced Chevrolet lineup from 393 to 475.
A Willys-Overland dealer notes four-wheel brake equipment drives sales of both four and six cylinder cars, breaking the view that it only suits expensive models. He cites Whippet and Whippet Liz as record setters, echoing Willys president John N. Willys who first stressed four-wheel brakes for all price classes. Tests in cities by auto clubs and police show four-wheel brakes stop quicker at given speeds, supporting claims of added passenger and pedestrian safety. Logan reports a twenty-five barrel oil well drilled on the Kaenel Macher estate in Starr township.
Lawrence Lupo of Cleveland was shot twice while seated in his car by unknown assailants. One bullet hit his left eye and another through his nose. his condition is serious. Police suspect revenge for the death of Ralph H. Meyer, former deputy sheriff, who was killed at a roadhouse. Meyer’s killer, tied to Lupo, was arrested and held on $20,000 bond. Valuation of canal property in Dayton set at $735,000 by state appraisers, originally $750,000, raised $100,000 by the estate board. In Bellefontaine, 200 Logan County teachers toured the caves at a local institute.
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