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Evening Star, Issue 22099, 20 April 1935, Page 5

Ford ‘Centrepoise'Vß Adds a “ front seat ride” for rear seat passengers to the brilliant performance - of the Fprd V 8 engine. 0 i min my; MW ' M , i ' tftfSSfr i w& wmmKJnmwwmrmm* rirw *M*¥rwrKrrr\ ■7Hi l mrmii ,, " , rrriTnrT mmua Wlii , X> A V***- ' ' * \ % .">. tV. r'** V ..AmAa ifr n<nf4 IMPROVED V 8 ENGINE IMPROVED V 8 ENGINE : Most economical, dependable Ford engine ever built. More thin a million Ford VB’s now in service. New directed flow crankcase ventilation and copper-lead floating connecting rod bearings, have been added to such time-proved features as onepiece casting of crankcase and cylinder blocks, full length waterjackets, precision-set non-adjustable valves, aluminium cylinder heads* and exhaust valve seat Inserts. WELDED ALL-STEEL BODY f NEW CENTREPOISE RIDING NEW LARGER ty'res NEW * IMPROVED BRAKES NEW EASY ACTION CLUTCH , NEW DOUBLE CHANNEL FRAME NEW “CENTREPOISE” RIDING: Embodies three principles; New spring suspension, correct weight distribution, correct passenger location. Car has no “heavy-end”. Engine has f|been moved forward 8*”. Front spring longer and,wider, mounted well ahead of front axle —Springbase increased to 123 inches —four double acting hydraulic shock absorbers Passengers cradled between the wheels. NEW LARGER TYRES; Combine with “Centrepoise” to make riding smoother...easier...safer. Larger6.oo x 16 tyres carry 30 lbs. pr&sure and are treaded for noiseless driving and better traction. NEW IMPROVED BRAKES: More powerful and easier to operate. Brake shoes are of self-centreing type.Equally efficient when car is moving backward or forward. Total brake lining surface of 186 square inches. Additional cooling ribs on drums. NEW EASY ACTION CLUTCH : Uses a reduced spring pressure, augmented by centrifugal weights, giving 25% lower pedal pressure at slow and “gear changing” speeds, and increase the clutch plate pressure as the speed increases. NEW DOUBLE CHANNEL FRAME; Double-drop X-type frame is lower, moi-e rigid. X-members continued full length of side-rails forming box-sections of exceptional strength and rigidity. Deep .box-member connects X-members at centre of frame. This new frame gives the utmost in stability and safety to the “Centrepoise" ride. r NEW > CLEAR-VISION VENTILATION NEW STYLE AND BEAUTY NEW WIDER SEATS NEW EASE OF CONTROL BEAUTIFUL APPOINTMENTS WELDED ALL-STEEL BODY : Bodies are of Ford onepiece all-steel welded construction. An impressive development is the all-steel roof rail. No wood used for structural purposes. Positive 'strength and safety are inherent in this type of body. NEW CLEAR VISION VENTILATION; This Ford feature with new improved operation. Window goes into the ventilating position as it is raised, then i turn of the crank closes It securely. Wide cowl ventilator with screen. Windshields open on aIL NEW STYLE AND BEAUTY; Long curved lines and sweeping rear panels give conservatively modern style effect. Bodies are larger and wider with; large skirted fenders. New graceful radiator grille. Windshields slope at an angle of 31$ degrees. Range of beautiful body colours.’ NEW WIDER SEATS: Seats afford generous accommodation for. three passengers, front: and rear; .Front seats are from 4” to ss” wider. Rear seats are l$” wider. Front compartment legroom increased IJ”. Adjustable driver’s seat in all closed cars; NEW EASE OF CONTROL; The improved brakes, easy-action clutch with new cross-steering and the more rigid frame, combine to [afford new responsiveness and ease of control. The long front spring with ends attached close to wheels,, low centre of gravity and correct distribution of car and passenger weight prevent excessive sidesway when making turns. Steering wheel has slimmer rim with finger grips. BEAUTIFUL APPOINTMENTS: In de luxe models, instrument panel, steering wheel and mouldings are taupe coloured to match the upholstery. Also new oil and fuel gauge, water temperature indicator, and revolving ash tray have been added to instrument panel; Speedometer, ammeter, cigarette lighter, and glove compartment are included. Rich “pillow” upholstery. Large luggage compartment / • FORD MOTORS (Dunedin) LTD Corner Manor Place and Hope Street. Dunedin City Dealers. There is an authorised Ford Dealer in every town. V 8 News 161