oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-28

Here's How to Judge Used Car Disappointment in a used car purchase may be averted by exercise of the following precautions: 1. The type of car, price limits and length of previous service should be decided on so as to make the search for a used car easier. 2. Confronted by a possible purchase, the buyer should drain the radiator and look for radiator compound in the cooling system—sign of a temporary repair of a serious leak. 3. To tell the age of the car, approximate mileage and with what care it has been treated, jack up a rear wheel, engage a low gear, release the brake and turn the raised wheel one way and the other. On a two-year old car, the wheel should have about two or three inches of play, to show the car has been treated with reasonable care. 4. Nete condition of paint work, upholstery and top. 5. Examine the battery. Look for bulging of jar covers and dampness in the battery box which will indicate a serious battery fault. 6. Test the compression of the engine, by hand and while the engine is warm. 7. Test operation of the car. Do not mind engine missing while it is warming up, but the car should run smoothly and throttle down easily after it is warmed up. 8. Drive the car yourself, testing hill performance, pickup, various speeds and action of spark and throttle. Watch for jersey operation, knocks and other noises. 9. While driving, listen for rear axle and transmission noises. Test operation of the brakes. 10. Back in the garage, test wheels for wobbling and trueness. Note condition of the tires. Finally, test all equipment and accessories—horn lights, dash instruments and other spare parts. In addition, if the car selected is made by a reputable manufacturer, is assurance of good service while the car is in use. ABSENCE OF SHOWY NOTED IN '22 CARS Avoidance of the showy and absence of any general price-cutting were among the things noticed at the recent 22nd annual automobile show at the Grand Central Palace in New York by Charles H. Mann, Dodge agent for Anaheim, who has returned home. Mann said four floors were required to display the various cars and accessories, one entire floor being given up to the latter. Late models were in evidence, so far as they had been brought out, said Mann, who added that he saw many cars which he didn't know even by name. There was some increase in beaut of design, as usual, but the greater prevalence of four-passenger models made for straighter lines in bodies. Body designs in general were little changed, according to Mann's observation. Standard colors appeared to be in as steady demand as ever, the local agent declared. BEACH WILL MAKE BIG IMPROVEMENTS Projects which will cost close to $1,000,000 are scheduled to be carried out at Newport Beach before the end of the year. Work is now well under way on the new $360,000 sewer system, which will have a disposal plant at the northwestern city limits and will serve the entire city from West Newport to Balboa and Balboa Island. An extension program of street paving will be undertaken, to include all main thoroughfare and virtually all side streets as well. A new bridge will be constructed at the city limits, according to a recent decision of the city trustees, and Central-ave will be paved from that point through Newport, East Newport and Balboa to B-st, a distance of nearly two miles. Through deeds recently given by the Pacific Electric, Central-ave, will be paved on both sides of the P.E. tracks. The total cost of this paving will undoubtedly run into the hundreds of Late models were in evidence, so far as they had been brought out, said Mann, who added that he saw many cars which he didn't know even by name. There was some increase in beauty of design, as usual, but the greater prevalence of four-passenger models made for straighter lines in bodies. Body designs in general were little changed, according to Mann's observation. Standard colors appeared to be in as steady demand as ever, the local agent declared. Some interesting talks were delivered by representatives on the merits of their own cars, but there were no general auditorium lectures. The show lasted Jan. 7-14. Ninety-four manufacturers were represented and approximately 400 cars shown. Among the price cuts announced was that of the Dodge Bros. car, effective Feb. 1. Greater mechanical perfection appeared to be the general aim of manufacturers this year, judging by the cars exhibited. This was true in respect both to parts and their lubrication. The general aim was to produce cars of longer life and more economical to maintain. Lubrication was given a good deal of attention. The high pressure lubricator has come into very general use, oil cups are evident more than ever before and many new devices to control temperatures are on the market. Vacuum fuel feed is becoming universal, to judge by the show. Two new steam cars were displayed, the Coats and the Gearless, both at prices more moderate than ever before. The new Franklin four-cylinder car for 1923 also was on exhibit. AUTO NOTES Apply the brakes slowly. American farmers own 400,000 motor tractors. One farm ein very four | Ontario has a motor car. Paris had an average of 165 traffic accidents daily in 1920. Philadelphia, Pa., has six motor buses for transportation of crippled children between schools and homes. Rubber radiator hose connections should be renewed about once a year to prevent rot. Gasoline has been found, in South Africa, to be a good cure for snake bite. There are 25,000,000 draught horses and mules in the United States—more than ever before. Motor tourists' park at Atlanta, Ga., has facilities for the care of 1,000 automobiles. Go slowly while passing children, with your right hand ready for the emergency brake. Slipping clutch causes waste of power and fuel and is a strain on the engine. United States has invested about the same in automobiles as the total investment in steam railroads. Carbon-coated spark plugs should SCOUTS WILL PLANT MEMORIAL TREES Determining that a recently made suggestion, calling for the planting of trees for a memorial drive to those of Orange-co who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, shall not go unheeded, members of the Elks' Troop No. 9, Boy Scouts of Orange-co, announce that they had taken the initiative in furtherance of the movement. Good Roads Indefinitely Prolongs Auto Demand Hard surfaced roads are the greatest assurance to the automobile industry that the point of saturation will be indefinitely delayed. In 1921 approximately 5,000 miles of concrete highways were completed There are 25,000,000 draught horses and mules in the United States—more than ever before. Motor tourists' park at Atlanta, Ga., has facilities for the care of 1,000 automobiles. Go slowly while passing children, with your right hand ready for the emergency brake. Slipping clutch causes waste of power and fuel and is a strain on the engine. United States has invested about the same in automobiles as the total investment in steam railroads. Carbon-coated spark plugs should be soaked in kerosene and then cleaned. Never scrape carbon off spark plug porcelain, as this may remove the glaze. Henry Ford's first car had two opposing cylinders, was eight horsepower and weighed 1,250 pounds. At a speed of 20 miles an hour a car should be able to stop within 37 feet. Japan will spend $500,000 during the fiscal year 1921-1922 for highway improvement. Society of Automotive Engineers has adopted the term "phaeton" for the touring type of automobile. New York is preparing legislation for compulsory automobile insurance. More than one-fourth the number of automobiles exported in 1921 went to Mexico. Six new American automobile loan were on exhibition at a "side sheections in New York during the big autos exhibition." American motorists spent were re-000,060 last year, or aboost and West in car, for the construction and as 12 per cent, of roads. Michigan requires truck, Jr., chairman of President Hardin. Michigan requires truck, Jr., chairman of President Hardin. Michigan requires truck, Jr., chairman of President Hardin. ADAMS A. C. Bowers NEW SWIMMING RECORD MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 28.—The world's swimming record in the 100-meter breaststroke was broken by Fancy of the University of Minnesota in the university taut. Time 1 minute, 10 seconds. Explosions while the enduring indicate a missing THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN-DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Car Vault. on of the enthe engine is the car. Do g while it is or should run down easily erself, testing up, various ark and throtty operation, sten for rear noises. Test garage, test and trueness. ement nd acdash instruparts. ar selected is manufacturer, is quick while the MAKE EMENTS cost close to ed to be carBeach before under way on power system, osal plant at mits and will m West Newpoa Island. m of street en, to include and virtually e constructed according to a city trustees, e paved from newport, East o B-st, a disles. Through by the Pacific will be paved E. tracks. The wing will unhundreds of Amazing New CHANDL SIX It Scraps PreMotor Car V At The New All That You Seek in a Motor Car Is Here Durability The rugged, indestructible, noiseless new rear axle, with rigidly mounted differential and oversize taper roller bearings the deep channelled frame, soundly bound cross members and staunchly engineered motor base mean herculean strength and sturdiness. Safety It has reserve power, service brakes that take hold at a touch, emergency brake on transmission that minimizes side skidding, big non-skid cord tires on all four wheels. It is low, hugs the road and is absolutely stable on the short turns. And it is unusually easy to handle. Economy The astonishingly low price of this Chandler Six and the wonderful gasoline, oil, fire and service economy meet the nationwide demand for lower cost. Comfort The long, underslung rear spring suspension of the new Chandler Six gives superlative riding comfort. The wide, low, relaxful seats and backs have unusually deep springs and soft, yielding cushions. Smartness and Beauty definitely to Demand are the great automobile in of saturation yed. only 5,000 miles were completed Pennsylvania ork state. 530 miles; Michigan out 340 miles; minnesota. 109 have accumh. OFFERED: Most Popular ern California. eles Examiner. ting and then in the United 1,250,000 peoof all cars than $1,000 the new cars with incomes of on an engine are satisfacahead of an might damage deral aid for be $250,000,- the engine is too rich in er cent of all automobiles are of age. ordinary hill. close the gasus give the at your right. not begin to around them while the ente a missing Economy The astonishingly low price of this Chandler Six and the wonderful gasoline, oil, tire and service economy meet the nationwide demand for lower cost. Comfort The long, underslung rear spring suspension of the new Chandler Six gives superlative riding comfort. The wide, low, relaxful seats and backs have unusually deep springs and soft, yielding cushions. Smartness and Beauty The smart style and luxury of the new Chandler set new standards. The lines and detail of the body design are wholly new. The gleaming beauty of the deep, nickeled radiator, the charm of distinctive color, the smart aluminum steps, the rigid, full mounted fenders with leather splashers, the fine upholstery of comfortable hand buffed leather, the big handle-type head-larps and the matte side lights on the roof. the nickeled windshield are only a few of the distinctively touches that will make this Chandler the most admired car. Silence Completely silent operation marks the Chandler Six. The entire chassis is exceptionally clean and free from movable rods and parts. The large rear axle revolves silently, on big roller bearings and the differential years produce no audible sound. Camshaft, magneto and water pump are driven by silent chain. The muffler and long exhaust pipe completely silence the exhaust. The rigid support of gasoline tank and tire carrier eliminate vibration, squeak and rattle. Power Chandler's marvelous motor with added refinements, develops astonishing power and flexibility. Ed Hotchkiss drive make this ed Hoachkiss drive make this power available for the burst of speed, the long cruel pull or the surmounting of the steepest hill. Magneto ignition is positive and never failing. TOURING CAR $1,885 Delivered in Orange County OPEN EVENINGS Non-Skid Cord Tires Standard Equipment A Body of Beauty CALIFORNIA Saturday, January 28, 1922 ANNOUNCING THE DLER aps Previous Car Values! e New Northern Orange In this new car Chandler engineers have gone far beyond current practice in a score of ways and have introduced far-reaching betterments in chassis and body design. Individually important for better service, increased riding comfort, longer life and greater strength and safety—these improvements combined have produced an epoch-making car. Such chassis construction, such body design, such care in detail and appointments have never been encountered except in the very highest priced cars. This new Chandler Six is a smart, luxurious car—as distinctive in every way as if it were custom-built. Style as manifested in this latest Chandler is a subtle achievement that defies expression. It is newness with beauty, sturdiness with grace, power with lightness and poise. It is individual character—but not mere novelty nor eccentricity. This new Chandler Six is a smart, luxurious car—as distinctive in every way as if it were custom-built. Style as manifested in this latest Chandler is a subtle achievement that defies expression. It is newness with beauty, sturdiness with grace, power with lightness and poise. It is individual character—but not mere novelty nor eccentricity. In performance this new car fulfills every promise of its splendid appearance. The marvelous motor, brought to the highest efficiency, will increase the fame of its 100,000 predecessors. Only long experience in motor car building, backed by financial strength and unusual buying power, make possible this latest Chandler at so remarkably low a price. You will want to see this wonderful car—the motor car sensation of 1922. If Beauty and a Chassis of Might! J. E. WA Center St. at Olive