The Signal, 1931-4-9, Page 9Thursday, April Sth,
The New Motor Cars on Disp1ay by Dealers Offer Greater Values Than Ever Before
SALTFORD SERVICE STATION
Firestone Tires
Tues "sat all si'ssf�"a""f Cars and ,Trucks
SATISFACTION ASSURED—
First Established Firestone Dealer in this district
Car Accessories
Gasolines and Oils
—SERVICE ANI) SATISFACTION—
Gemara' Store ri Cossetting. Quality Nerclsadlse
W. J. SYMONDS
TELEPHONE 320
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Auto .Electric and Battery Service
COLBORNE STREET, GODERICH
TELEPHONE 454 -
SALES
SERA
Batteries and Tires for
all makes of cars
Overhauling Electrical
Systems, Starters,
Generators, Ignition.
Lights, etc.
Repairs to Batteries
and re -charging UMW
OILS Alm_ —
H. JANE
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opmerce
or Quality Merchandise
and Service that Satisfies
—co TO THE—
OLD SPARE PLUGS '
REDUCE HORSEPOWER
An automobile, as it become," older,
gradually loser power. This power de-
crease is su gradual that the owner
may not appreciate Its exteut until the
twee i.....usle tn..p♦err --k%t
course this trouble is not always due to
spark .plugs, but au interesting test
mde recently shows Chet a motor—
with plugs that had been used for wore
than 1.2,000 miles --when run at an en-
gine speed equivalent to twenty miles
an hour, developed 31.2 horsepower.
The same motor run at the same speed
equipped with it new set of spark
plugs gave a horsepower reading of
88.0, au increase of 6.8. The matter of
spark plus and maximum engine per-
formance la a most vital one and ser -
vie mete are endeavoring to get this
Information to car owners. In doing
Mix they are observing the speedom-
eter on every car that comer into the
shop and recommending a new set of
Plugs every 10,000 miles. This wainteu-
anee effort is designed to render the
car owner the very best service and not
only will it result In better perform -
11114.5 ears but eventually in repeat car
males to the better satlsfled ear owner.
OEiWRVANCZ OF TBLTTIC
IMES OF LIti(PORTLNCZ
Motorists would save • rot of Ineon-
reulence for themselves and others on
the roads if they developed the habit of
making right and left tarns in accord -
.nee with the method outlined by traf-
fic rules. A right turn 1s simple, if the
driver prepare for it by working his
way into the extreme right traffic lane
before he appr,ac•hes an latersection.
When Intending to turn to the lett. the
driver ehould approach such intersec-
tion in the lane for traffic to the right
of and nearest to the centre line of the
highway. and la turning left pass Im-
mediateiy to the left of the_tentre of
the intersection., jeering aw doael''•*a
practicable to the def: of the intersec-
tion.
ntersection. Never make a turn without giving
driven behind adequate warning. An
adequate warning can be given only by
the hand and arm. extended well owt
from the ear. For • left turn point
with the index finger to the lett. For a
right turn make a sweeping motion
from the rear to the front to Indicate
to driver's behind that they may parr
to the lett.
Because of ;net collecting is., the.
fabric, caniiin onih unnecessary weer
utiles It is removed, • good brushing
should be given the inside of the ear
at regular intervals.
Erie Service Stati'on
Col W yilIfetatippsad ACideria Streets, Godaric6
Chassis creasing
usvoce ai phph of youi are_ 4e
' for Firedoae Trues
Telephone 631
COAL OIL and GASOLINE
DELIVERY DAILY
Service sad satisfaction gaawastesd
TELEPHONE 13j
A Surplus of Power
And Nimble in Traffic
Owes
Sir Crinin
D. Lours caps
W,sh gawps
Model Le.
VERY Durant tradition of inbuilt quality
Mldvalue finds expressionin the improved
and refined Durant 6-14.
The Durant 6-14 is a car of quiet elegance.
With its surplus power, it is swift and smooth,
nimble in traffic and easy to handle.
LOWERa
1�ICE� - -. The Duraill.J�--14 merits your immediate
inspection because of its exceptional value
GREATER•and its proud ownership record. -- —
VALU[ _._ _-. Stt it. Drive it. Your Durant dealer will
oblige.
Car Models Reviewed
CHZV&OLET
sisegasiol ca ghbo4t
tioderieh Dealer*
Cherrulet prebend .
developed and attractive ear in Its his-
tory this year. Although the public has
always been keenly con erned with the
changs; brought about in cars of C'hev-
rolet's price claim, because of their ap-
peal to the majority of motorcar buy-
ers, interest in the new Chevrolet has
been aroused this year by rweeplug re-
anements in features that chance
Chevrolet's beauty as well as improve
Its mechanical performance.
With lower prices, Chevrolet has
produced a larger car in every respect,
embodying all Mose features of com-
fort and luxury that a longer wheel-
base makes possible.
The super sport roadster has all the
racy lines of the bigger cars and a dis-
tinctive appearance that has been re-
ferred to In glowing terms by the
crowds that hare admired it. Features
of this car and the other models --the
phaeton, standard roadster, coach, se-
dan, special sedan, three and five win-
dow coupes and sport coupe --show a
folly insulated front compartment, eas-
ier steering, more durable dutch,
smoother and quieter tratismission and
liberal tae of ramices chromium plate
ou expod bright parts.
Aa seootatandtag restore of the new
bodies la the better 'Orion made pos-
sible from the driver's seat by slightly
lowering the seat and raising the
header bar which runs across the top
of the windshield. A further aid to
clear vision for the driver Is the new
narrow -stamped pillar at the ends of
tete windshield. Willh augments the
safety provisions of the car.
The interiors of all bodies have le
JfD .Labe tntl ugvayt;ygj;
the extra roominess provided by t
two-inch increase In wheelbase. The
result is a "big ear" effect in the in-
terior, Just es thf sacred 'sweep to the
exterior body lines ensiles the impres-
elou of a considerably larger car than
last year_
Ali closed models lus'e the slanted
nou glare wlalahield and the adJust-
•ble driver's meat. Mohair or broad
cloth trimwing is optional with all
closed models.
The driver's compartment offers ex-
tensive ehartgei fres lest seer's ear:
Instruments are symmetrie•ily grouped
on a panel set eft by a raised head.
Control button" are black with white
letters, and a white line rim on their
faces. The arming wheel is three -
spoke instead of four, affording better
vision of the instrument panel.
The sen steering mechanism is of
the worm and sector type, with a re-
duction ratio of 12:1 instead of 9.5:1,
as formerly, asamulas easier and surer
control. -... _
All open and closed bodies have auto-
matic wllallshleld wipers this year, with
the media ism so aressged that when
the power is shat Off the blade returns
to the extreme position.
tirely new linen with a slanting w lad
shield, light tan top std rear quarters.
,;tui is lady which curie's gracefully out
Iand down frotu the belt line of the
rear. Besides the Victoria, the Fuad
de luxe display Includes the town se-
dan, the de luxe Tudor, the convertible
caltriolet, the de luxe phaeton and the
de luxe roadster.
o Mein. 'Cara. the
-ellen' a ebntee of - stoma td
type. Theme tnehtde the—Tudor,
Fordor. coupe. sport /,,op' and road-
ster with rumble seat.
An interesting thing about the Ford
car is that, with the exception of
the addition of de luxe ears, there are I
no radical changes In models. In ac•
eordane with the srompany's policy.
improvements are incorporated in the
ear as they are developed and no rad-
ical changes; are decided upon until it
1. determined that they are tundameu-
tally sound enough to be more or less
permanent. lienee, while the Madel A
is caseations the same as It was last
year. it has nevertheless been improved
in many respects.
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DURANT
r. Orel
God&rkts ,Dealer
l •.1► tt'e. virtues -r{sir Brea r petdMi
characterize the new lime of four and
adz-cyUnder auto ,ohllee presented by
Durant Motors of Canada Limited.
Conspicuous la the line is the new
Durant 618, bringing to the medium-
priced field a distinctive style and
beauty, and a new conception of riding
comfort and performance.
Roadability is enhanced because the
centre of swaths le lower. The big
power plant develops 72 horsepower,
and Insures maximum power through-
out the whole range of speed. To press
on the aeelerntor Is to experience n
smooth, responsive surge of power. and
a soaring sensation in motion that
motorists freely admit it a new thrill
In driving.
The amcothnems with which the 6-18
glides from standing start to high
speed Is totally different from the vio-
lent lunge so often felt 1n motoring.
The clutch is velvet-amooth in action,
and mounted in nnit with the engine
and three -speed trausmisaion to how a
unit power plant.
Light pressure stt'eldraullc !makes --
" 11trntla'braklntrfrettiR+Y'hts
which has demonstrated Its efficiency
and dependability—reuNiiate in a
large measure to the safety, cone of
control and riding comfort of the 111w
6-18. Acting ou the pleb -and -pull
principle, they are self-energtzlug, re-
sponslve end trouble-free over a lung
period of nervi e.
The Durant 6-18 lealy is large and
roomy.. Interiors are luxurious and in-
viting. There i. anpb• leg room. body
TOMO and tweet rew,w. The amts and
lacks are form fitting and very conr-
fortable,
The new instroao•ot panel lends a
pleasing effect. Other refinements in-
clude garnish moulding and unique
touches of rhrominm-plated lltttnga.
Harmonized beauty In nppolntments
en fittings 1. n distinctive feature
wifiieh milady pwerticsslarly notices and
ter.
Maintenance
Service Plan
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A Canadian Company Controlled iy Canadian Capitol
DURANT MOTORS of CANADA, LIMITED
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TH1!1rORD
P. H. Aiai-ll Ileo
Galerlch TSsalers
The new Font. the best roller in the
ant hilt' Industry Is again being
resitting! by the well known (loderfeh
defilers, F'. 11 Wood A pion, who bad
fair to have another bumper year with
this popular -pried sur. it/41111W of Its
me•hanteel enpertortty and refinement,
became. It Is truly a thoroughbred. the
dealers take perticnlar Internet in the
nervk•Ing of their product. They urge
their customers never to allow the
new Ford to be "d«•torted up” ly in-
exp'rieued and improperly equipped
me'II nnk•s, ('lsanllnerar. courtesy, gad
workmanship, promptms•ua. full value
and all things affecting aa(ldaetlon In
Ford nwnerihlp are considered respons-
ibilities which must never he slighted.
When yba entrust your ear to F. H.
Wood a tion you may be sere that mut
thoroughly, trollied mcrhanlw aupgtlt.d
with proper tools and equipollent for
every operstton will )se {omitted to
render the siert-lee required.
1bv:' s4-.wlatR flee -els -lee.-. •*is -4.
the Victoria, vrittotc4pItt atom tt):
HOW THEY BAY IT
TO KOTORIBTB IN KOREA
Following are the automobile teeter
rules of [Seoul, Kurea. In the £ngli-h
version lesewd omctalty for foreigners
1. At the rime of the hand of the
potieeman, atop rapidly. Iso net pose
him or otherwise disrespect him.
2 When a passenger of the foot hot ,•
in sight. tootle the horn trumpet to him
melodiously at drat. 1f he still ub-
staelet your passage. tootle with vigor
and express by word of mouth the
warning, "Hai, Hai!"
3. Beware of the wandering horse
that he shall not take fright as you
pass him. Do not explosion the exhaust
pipe. Go soothingly by him or stop by
the side 101 III' [aMs away.
-1 Give spate to the festive dog that
'make sport by the roadway. Avoid em-
ment with your wbeelspoks•.
*wad ngly--w►-fiesweetie- moi•
lurk the skid demon. '
8. Prean the brat., of the foot ae-
on
ort roll around the corner to save the
epilepsy and tie up.
TESTING TIRE$
The stir pressure in tires should 1e•
tested at least once a week.
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VIT.SL PARTS OF THE CAR
There are twelve vital parts that
ary n.w-
1-itprings and spring Isrdts.
2—Whorl bearings and aptudlc-..
2 --Clutch yoke and bearings.
4—t'niversal Joints and shafts.
5--Itsar axle gears and shafts
l --Timing gears and chains.
7-- -TransniisMon genra sued is „r
brags.
8—Valves and cam.haft parts.
A --Wrist pin+. Noun rings.
10-011 11 ■nl water leumpae.
11—.Brake gear and brake lining.
12—Battery and electrical unit.
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SHOULD OVERHAUL CAR/
AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR;
of greasing or oiling abould be fel-
, lowed. Make sure that. tranaaalasios
and d UTereent is l are not ovVItiRtsd,t
many of the heevlt.t repair bills are
due to neglect of these vital parts.
No nutter how expensive a car may
Ire, ettkietw•y of its operation. its up-
keep cost. and lasting qualities are de-
pcndeut iu large measure mal tli care
should hare a general 01wil"einnr'
end of a hard winter driving season is
now be rr. 1uR the be
adJustel. gasoline feed line. "blown
out" and sediment drained from the
vacuum tank. the radiator should 1*
drained and filled with the proper fluid,
the oil reservoir. tran.mlasioo and dlt-
fereutial drained. flushed and replen-
ished, the engine tuned up, body bolts
and screws tightened, and the battery
and ignition system Inspected. Every
10,000 miles brakes should be relined.
and they should be inspected •t fro•
queut intervals. The car manufactur-
er's recommendation. as to frequency
A GOOD SUGGESTION
bane tc,ppe�. aprhts shoe
'St1 ihd adlusted r
ilyeinwie shock abfiorheea
refilled with liquid. This will brig
The whole spring system up to its bed
comfort-glving level.
WEEKLT VISITING
I'eul and Dos. worked in the city,
many miles from mother and the home
town. It occurred to them that week-
ly trips by Long Distance would save
them all a lot of loneliness. So it
was arranged—and what fun they get
out of these frequent -voice vieital`
Their mother wouldn't miss them for
*lotting. And neither would they
Barker Bros.
Service station
BAYFIELD ROAD, GODERICH
WHERE MOTORISTS GET 100 , SERVICE AND
SATISFACTION
100 per cent irell Gas
and Oil Station
100 per cent. Willard Batteries
100 per cent. Gutta Percha Tires
TUBE VULNIZIN
CARS GREASED ANDOILED
LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED
BICYCLE ACCESSORIES AND REPAIRS
Telephone 241 Delivery Service
The New Ford
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Is the Most Economical Car in -
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the Canadian MIT -Today
VALUE FAR ABOVE THE PRICE
—BEAUTY OF LINE, COLOR .AND UPHOLSTERY—
In addition to mechanical excellence, the NewFord i3 distinguished by beauty of
line and color and the richness of its appointments. Many exterior parts are made
of bright. gleaming rustless steel. A choice of attractive colors is offered in all the
New Fr'id Ctlrs. The triplex shatter -proof glass windshield gives added safety.
a. Twelve Models to Choose From
See there on display in our Showrooms
Free Demonstration at any time
If it is a new or used car you -are interested in ere us fir't A good liberal trade-
in allowance on your. p e nt_rar.
,Our. Service Department
is in charger of an expert mechanic.Latest electrical equipment • for valve refacing.
Electric Hone is of latest type. Charges reasonable and satis-faction guaranteed.
Wrecker Service Day and Night
Frank H. Wood & Son -
Sales and Service
Garage and Show Rooms on South Street, Goderich
Telephone 83
.–,,,Growing steadily by hette'r service to mOtorlat•
GENUINE FORD PART S
.'e7t1R!'!"'M,•" -$MY w, R • asks.-
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