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Greymouth Evening Star, 22 March 1935, Page 4

V 81935 FORD CENTREPOISE RIDING V---CRADLED BETWEEN THE WHEELS We call the amazing new comfort of the Ford V 8 for 1935“ “Centrepoise Riding.” It results from a combination of three basic principles of design: CORRECT SPRING SUSPENSION, CORRECT WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, CORRECT PASSENGER LOCATION. Front and rear transverse springs are more flexible. Front spring is 7{ 1W longer and wider. It is mounted well ahead of the front axle. The new position gives a “spring-base** of I 23&" ... an increase of 6|" without increasing the wheelbase of the car. Spring leaf ends are tapered to distribute the load more eVenly.... For correct weight distribution, engine has been moved forward 8|" and chassis designed to distribute car weight as equally as possible, on all four wheels. There is no excessive weight on front or rear wheels when passengers are carried. For correct passenger position, passengers on front or rear seats are closer to the centre of the car and more evenly spaced between the axles. Rear seat is 8" forward of rear axle. Combination of all three elements gives a ‘ “front seat ride” to rear seat passengers ... with safety and stability, ‘“ZS' 1 s'" 11 " 'V'‘T • ■ • s • • A.:-: ■: / # ir- ‘ ' ' IMPROVED V 8 ’ ENGINE ' A 7'fjOlSßx Most economical, dependable Ford engine /Y ■ ever built. More than a million Ford VB*s | \ now in service. New crankcase ventilation I and copper-lead floating connecting rod I bearings have been added to such timeproved features as one-piece casting of crankcase and cylinder blocks, full-length - water jackets, precision-set non-adjustabie - valves, aluminium cylinder heads, and ex- • haust valve seat inserts. ? ■- Hnew style and beauty The 1935 Ford V 8 offers a smart, modern note. The whole appearance of the car is one ... . of grace and substantial strength. _ 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. NEW WIDER SEATS Front seat widths have been increased by from 4 U to s|“; rear seats are IA” wider, Bodies are roomier and more comfortable. NEW LARGER TYRES. NEW IMPROVED BRAKES. NEW EASY ACTION CLUTCH. NEW FRONT-HINGED DOORS. NEW BAKED ENAMEL FINISH. WELDED ALL-STEEL BODY. GREYMOUTH MOTORS LTD. i FORD DEALERS, GREYMOUTH. VI NEWS tss

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