THE OREGON STATESMAN. SALEM. OREGON. SUNDAY MORNING. MARCH Z5. 19Z8 iSQIIKFOD IN VICTORY SIXES Felt, Rubber and Fabric Used Extensively In Chassis and Body FORDS AS GUESTS OF THE EDISONS No builder of the finest custom ' bodies could take greater care or devise more effectire means to eliminate all likelihood of squeaks ' rattles and body noisea than hare Dodge Brothers engineers in de signing and developing the new Victory Six, declares Ernest Bone steele of the Bonesteele Motor company, local dealer. "The panels of the double wall steel body." Mr. Bonesteele ex plains, "are lined with thick felt) pads to insure against any possi bility of drumming or of sounding board effect when the car travels over uneven pavements. Beneath the rear floor carpet, securely ce mented to the floor, la a heavy pad of sound-proofing material and on the under side of the rubber mat of the driver's compartment is a similar pad. The body engineers state that over 85 per cent of the . entire outside surface of the body exclusive of the window openings is lined with sound-proofing felt. "This felt Is effective not only in sound-proofing the body but also "as heat insulation, making the car warmer in winter and cooler ii summer. "The polished plate glass win dows slide in noiseless runways of felt and when lowered rest on rub ber supports. "So accurate are the dies used In the mammoth presses which form the double walled steel doorr and the door openings in the bod ies that the desired clearances at the top. bottom and sides of the doors are maintained within very close limits. The adjustable rub ber stops against which the doors strike when closed are of liberal dimensions. The 'dove talis' which serve as guides when the doors are closed are padded with cushions of live rubber armored with metal to protect against wear. There is no tiny sound when a Victory door is slammed. "A careful examination of the car discloses jhe beaded edge of the fabric strips which are placed between the front and rear fenders and the frame, between the rear fenders and the body and between the body and the vertical surface of the side members of the frame, The body itself rests at the front on heavy fabric strips and at the rear on quarter inch thick strips of heavy felt. Although the body and the chassis frame when fast enaea together with the 23 body bolts act as a single unit the body can be removed if necessary a? easily as any other type of body. "To prevent hood rattles the hood fasteners are designed 'to ex ert pressure In two directions, downward aa4 la ward or toward the frame. t each fastener, riv eted to the side panel of the hood Is a cushion pad two inches in di ameter made of tough rubber com- b --a r 5?t ilK . . ' At rV f . I V : I .: LS.:J.VX,,W.f J w mi ( l- ;.-.::i:i:.-yS.i i 4 . iwmtM&zm .v .4 V 4 lbf. v : PLNIR .TO VlCiTIOrilTOS Always Best To Check Up On Roads Before Starting the Summer Tour ' 5 f-'--:-?"lUt. Plan your motor vacation early that, in effect la the advice-given by Douglas McKay of the local Chevrolet dealer organization, who explains that motorists preparing pow for a late spring or summer trip will have the advantage of those who wait until the last min ute and then decide in a more or Two of America's best known families snapped together at Thomas' A. Edison's estate at Fort Myers, Fla., where the "electrical wizard", U wintering, and where Henry Ford and Mrs. Ford were recent visitors. Left to right in the photo are Henry Ford, Mrs. Ford, Thomas Edison and Mrs. Edison. service throughout the long life for which Dodge Brothers motor cars have always been so well known." leas haphazard manner when to take 'vacations and where to go. "It is beet to eheck up with one of the automobile clubs in the larger centers of population, as to road conditions Just before mak ing the trip," says Mr. McKay, "even If this neceeltate writing for the information desired. They, are always glad to extend assist-' ance of this kind to motorists.. By this procedure one may' avoid roads partly closed by bad de-i McKay. tours or otherwise In condition taking, the joy out of driving. However, there will this year be gon beaches are accessible during the entire year. Points of interest in Idaho and Montana. lo Yel lowstone national park, may in all likelihood be reached earlier than usual this season by reaeon of comparatively mild winter. "The number of ChevroleU on the open road in touring season is growing rapidly because of the favor which this line is meeting from the buying public." eald Mr. roirv "It was conclusirely prored by the trip of Ihe National Park Chevrolet last season m this car is ideal for touring pur- under every conauion o harillv nn'tntAj-frttlrir saint in the ' Doses entire northwest that may not be f road and climate. It la BtronK: reached In comfort and in good ; easy-riding, fast, powerful ana time." 'slow 'to heat eren during the In Washington Rainier park is 'warmest weather in mountainous open the year around by way of Longmire. Summer is the best time for a trip to Spokane, Yaki ma and southeastern points of the state. In Oregon Rainier park opens June 15, and a compara tively light snowfall insures less difficulty in the last stage of trav el during the early season. Ore- country. Lexington Equipped For Land-Sea Service world is Gr.hnmBrother.Uuck which carries oincera. ' . f action. On top of hY t'mTriTcarried . irjtaj wing to be rushed to any point where the emergency exists. The keel for the Lexington was laid Jan. 8, 1M .nd the ship was Lunched; Oct. J. 1MI r but did not leave te ro ----y?ds. Bethlehem BMP;M1M nnfncT. Mass.. until Jn. 5, a a aI Some UWrwuBK aaia i gardlnr the new, addition to t n.ry r:rrCoat toTtJ t0 flftf mi ioa v doll." ; ; length 888 fe, bresdth (extreme) 106 feet; c:. ries 88 planes; speed 89 miles p hour; engines, combined nor power. 180.000; crew of 1800 m. and 100 officers; has eight 8 In guns and twelve 6 inch guns; UFMit shlD in U. S. Navy. Part of the regular equipment of the U. S. S. Lexington, airplane carrier, one of the largest in the (ft position similar to that used ii soles for shoes. Where the hoo rests on the radiator shell and o: the cowl a special fabric Is used The fabric is not flat like ordin ary cotton webbing. The spec-la looms weave it with thick edge: and thin center in order that the rivet heads may be well below th surface and not touch the meta of the hood. The tightly woven cotton webbing is thoroughly im- tregnated with a compound which erves both as a waterproofing and is a lubricant. "The close attention which Dodge Brothers engineers have paid to every detail of protection against possible body noises," Mr. Bonesteele explains, "is typical of the care they have taken in de veloping every detail of the power plant and chassis of the Victory Six to Insure care-free dependable Salem GREASING u p E S Our Service Satisfies, Saves Time, Trouble and Repair Bills. See Us Regularly and Avoid Re pair Bills. Yung: & Eckerlen High and Perry Gas and Oils AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE R. D. Barton Batteries. Magnetos, Generators Electric Service for Auto or Radio TELEPHONE 1107 MASON TIRES - TUBES s TATIOIM WASHING S S ; ven 1 1 JOE WILIAMS VICK BROTHERS USED CARS 1927 PONTIAC ROADSTER Equipped with bumper, new rubber with a spare, finish like new and Al mechanically. Price..... ........$650 1927 CHEVROLET COACH. This car has run less -than 9000 miles, has 8C new rubber, bump- ers and a car that is a real buy at ...$615 1925 BUICK ROADSTER Has been reconditioned throughout, 75 new rubber, new Duco finish, glass enclosure and well equipped. Priced at.. ..$575 1926 FORD ROADSTER. Looks like new with bal loon tires, Ruckstell axel, Rajo head, light weight pistons, bumpers, S. - & M. spot, auto matic swipe and several other extras. This is a real buy at.......l... $450 1924 FORD ROADSTER Had pick up body, 1928 license, 85 new rubber and a fine ninning car for . .....1.. . $125 . -. " j- .'' T ': - - " v ' ' 1925 ESSEX COACH Overhauled completely, well equipped, 80 new rubber, finish Al for ..'.$350 Phone 1841 "The House That Service Built High at Trade JOE WILLIAMS "The Battery Man" See him today-He'll save you money and give you service that satisfies Corner Center Jb BUch Telephone 199 s IS A LUCKY NUMBER! Yoa want to remember it next time you have a flat tire. You warn i w.n brjng our KIVlce car. Free Tire Service ANYWHERE IN SALEM RUSS SMITH'S MILLER TIRE SERVICE Miller Tires also for sale in Salem by Harbison's four stations, Bert's Service Station, Vanghan's Service Station, C. J. Channer Service Station, Fields and Panger f : t 1 k0 The 4-door SEDAN 795 fllhiaiif sweeps awai'aJiirecoirdlsi the reasoiTkof course . . k. P ritl, Hm r m tm The COACH . 735 GRAND RAPIDS "Outt old erery other make of car for January, 1928, excelling pait Hudson -Eisex record more than 100." CLEVELAND, O. "In fim 15 days Cuyahoga County told approxi mately 300 cart, double the former record." IDAHO "While the automobile industry as a whole showed a loss of 25inIdahodunnel927, the Hudson Essex line won its highest popularity, increasing sales over the previous year by 43." LITTLE ROCK, ARK. "Har sold more cars in Little Rock than 3 agencies last year sold during the entire month of January. ' JACKSONVILLE. FLA "In 15 days deliveries were 70 greater ' than for the entire month of January, 1927;" GASTONIA, N. C A gain is actual deliveries over last January of NEW YORK "Greatest January and February business in our history. " PHILADELPHIA VTheae are the greatest values Hudson-Essex ever offered and they deserve their great . success. r CHICAGO "The most successful automobile -show we ever held. Sales that surpass all records for this time of the year; outselling:' all other cars at many points, and gaining momentum at a speed that astounds the trade, the new Essex Super-Six is enjoying the greatest public ovation in 6-cylinder history- The localities reported in the column to the left are not unusual, but typical, and they merely reflect the countrywide triumph. Everywhere dealers are reporting more than 100 greater sales than for the same period last year which was the previous recordM It is easily the greatest Essex Super-Six in history. It offers $200 to $300 more visible value than its great predecessor which outsold any other "Six" at or near the price by overwhelming margins. Come with the crowds who acclaim it the "World's Greatest1 value Altogether or Part by Part." You will rav th Km th moment you see it. And place your order now to insure early ueuvery.' Buyers can pay for cars out of income at lowest available charge for interest, handling and insurance ES S "V. S U P E - SJL?4- 'Newton Motor Co. Ccimer Hieh & Chemeketa , . Telephono 1000 i t V w X 1 4