CARE OF THE COACH WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 17, 21 January 1927, Page 14

CARE OF THE COACH WORK

"While car manufacturers deal in elaborate 'fashion with the care of the chassis, it is indeed rare to find that the body is mentioned. In other words, it is taken for granted that no attention is required, but here are a few valuable hints extracted from a folder by the 1-Royal Body Corporation, which will sho wthat coachwork should have its fair share of attention:— "Underneath every window which is constructed' to rise and fall drainage must be provided t<f allow any ,water which may enter to be run off. This is arranged T)y means of holes at the bottom of the doors and quarters. These holes should be kept clean." "The mechanism of sliding seats should be kept clean, but dry; oil or grease only collect the dirt." . . "In the case of a landaulet or othar type of body with: a folding head of enamelled leather the latter should have an 'application ' of neat'sfoot oil; wherever the folds of leather'come together a film of oil is necessary." "After a new car has been in use for 500 miles—a period which allows for slight settling—all the holding-down bolts,-six or eight in number, should be tightened."

"All joints in folding-head mechanism should be lubricated every three months." ; "Leather upholstery should be washed with lukewarm water and soap. Only curd soap should be used. Afterwards apply olive oil sparingly to keep supple, 1 removing any excess with a Boft, dry cloth,":' , ■■■.<■...•■•

Two very large men were driving in ■ a diminutive two-seater when an old lady stepped off the kerb right in front of them. The car struck her, and she was thrown down. Horror-stricken, the passenger! leaped out. Giving one glance at the recumbent form, he shouted to the driver to look to the old lady, and ran towards a public house which happened to ■be close at. hand. Calling for a double brandy he rushad out into the street with it, only to find the old lady on her feet and his friend brushing hsr down. He gave just one look, then, exclaiming, "Tha,nk God!" swallowed the drink.—"The Motor."