HANDSOME DODGE

NZ Truth, Issue 1204, 27 December 1928, Page 13

HANDSOME DODGE

| : Victory Six Sports Model STRIKING COLOR SCHEME

A beautiful new Dodge Victory Six m the shape of a sports model has arrived, and. though only one or two were on the road last week, they have already been widely admired.

•THEY are exceptionally attractive 1 cars, and the color schemes chosen for them are the work of an artist. The roadster and flve-seater open models are carried out m tones of green, -with orange hubs and spokes, and they are among the most striking machines on the road. The sports Sedan models are quieter m color, but equally attractive. The one now on the showroom floor is finished m two tones of dark biscuit, and a fine machine it looks. The interior is

An ' Outstanding feature of the cars Is the heavy nickel-plating:, which gives unusual -beauty-to the general outline. The plated parts include steering column; gear shift and brake levers, bumpers, windshield frame and automatic wiper, • cowl- lamps and molding, headlamps 'and stanchions, door handles, spare tyre carriers and locks, hood hinges and hub caps. The upholstery is unique, being of pigskin, blending m color with the finish of the car itself. The front

most ornate, ana with as much room as one could wish for. The public taste seems to be heading towards the closed car and the open sports. The ordinary tourer is gradually slipping out of favor, and Dodge Bros, are taking a leading part m catering for what the modern motorist wants. All the new .sports models are fitted with six wire wheels, with- trunk rack at rear. When the hood is let down the windscreen can be pushed outwards and dqwnwards,.affording unobstructed vision and an uninterrupted rush of air as the car sweeps along the road.

DO not postpone grinding of valves . until the motor misses. The extra gasoline used and replacing of burned valves -increases expense. Have them ground when a loss of power ,is noticed. < It Is an indicator. * . # ■ #. IF tha hose from radiator to pump becomes weak, ; It may collapse from the suction. If a new one cannot be obtained readily, make, a coil of wire and insert m the hose, to hold it open, . ; : .

seat of the open cars can accommodate three passengers m comfort. Mechanical innovations include starting button on the dash instead of on the floor, and engine temperature indicator enclosed on the instrument panel with th eother gauges. Light switches are accessibly placed on the steering column. Right throughout the new machines are real aristocrats, and they will not want for owners. In addition to beautiful appearance all the sports models can show .good pace and riding qualities oh the road.

TF a late model car equipped with balloon, tyres does not hold the road properly, before going to a wheel aligner, check your front tyres. If you have one. new and one, old tyre or two tyres of different makes and tread the, steering may. be affected, particularly at high speeds. • . ■• # WHEEL bearings require an occa- ■ sional adjustment to v remove side play. "When adjusting, repack with fresh grease.