oc-plain-dealer 1922-07-22

Automobile Section LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 295 COOPERATION BUSINESS SOLUTION Cooperation and association are the solution of modern business problems, H. J. Banta, manager of a well known accessories concern in Los Angeles, told the dealers' craft of the Orange-co. Auto Trades Ass'n. here Thursday eve. Banta's talk was the most interesting and profitable of the several which he has given before the organization or its principal craft. He drew parallels between the benefits gained by accessory dealers in Los Angeles from their organization and those that might be gained from the county association. The association dined at the Elks clubhouse and held the business session afterward. The Orange County Fair at Santa Ana was endorsed. LeRoy Bennett, coast salesmanager for another prominent Los Angeles concern, was to have spoken, but did not cone. One man frequently can't accomplish a thing which several cooperating can, said Banta. His own association, he declared, kept prices down and on a steady level and shut out unfair competition. The Los Angeles jobbers gather once a week around a table and enumerate their principal sales and supplies on hand. If one dealer is over-loaded with a certain article, the others, if they can use it, take it from him. This is cuts on I. B. S. AND COLUMBIA BATTERIES The Independent Battery Station has made substantial cuts on both its own and Columbia batteries, to continue indefinitely. The I. B. S. battery is guaranteed for a year and receives the same careful service as that given on the standard makes of battery, says W. E. Altnow. Yosemite Play For New Hudson Motor The remarkable performance of super-sixes equipped with the new motor is beginning to be reported from all parts of the country. These individual performances show that greater flexibility, ease of handling, quietness of operation, unusual hill climbing ability and high gasoline mileage are being realized from the new motor, says H. L. Grove of Townsend and Medberry, Hudson and Essex distributors. The new motor, perhaps, has not yet been in the hands of owners a sufficient length of time to enable the majority of them to give it a thoroughest test. However, Dr Carroll W. Jones, recently reported these facts to Harold L. Arnold, of Los Angeles, distributor for So. Cal. and Arizona. Two records were recently set by him on the steep grades in the Yosemite region. When he returned to Los Angeles he was more than enthusiastic over the power speed and economy of Hudson's latest model and its new motor. Dr. Jones, with his brother, C. C. Jones, and a fellow physician, Dr. William Sweningsen, as passengers, climbed the five miles of steep and tortuous grades from Bridal Vell Control, on the floor of the Yosemite LAW PLAY GLARING Glaring heard auto drivers are highways of the tral parts of the too many caused by blind officials of the Southern California fact, there are raids staged who do not pro-auto club of warning to all lights correctly law starts to offenders. The State reeled the headlight at "two lights in such intensity any substantial ahead of the hour after sun before sunrise enough to come ahead of the veil." Legal require the adjusting out the Auto care such that it by the use of dimming device State. But all dimm properly adjustment is so technically be best unional engineer adjusting station Motorists are headlights come once or suffer in the hands of the ger for another prominent Los Angeles concern, was to have spoken, but did not cone. One man frequently can't accomplish a thing which several cooperating can, said Banta. His own association, he declared, kept prices down and on a steady level and shut out unfair competition. The Los Angeles jobbers gather once a week around a table and enumerate their principal sales and supplies on hand. If one dealer is over-loaded with a certain article, the others, if they can use it, take it from him. This is only one instance of the practical way in which the Los Angeles association, comprising only about seven jobbers, assists its members. The price-cutter can't survive in the metropolis. Bant amitentioned the used car trade as one channel in which the Orange-co Auto Trades Assn. could perhaps aid its dealer members. Certainly, he said, this branch of the Anaheim business like every other, could not be standardized in price without association. In 1906 Banta was Pacific coast representative of the Franklin car. He started the first dealers' association in Portland. "Doc" (Leroy) Bennett has promised to give the county association a talk on metallurgy, in which he is an expert, some time in the future. The meeting was the first presided over by the new chairman, Joe Stout, of Santa Anna, who was introduced by ex-Chairman Bob White. recently reported these facts to Harold L. Arnold, of Los Angeles, distributor for So. Cal. and Arizona. Two records were recently set by him on the steep grades in the Yosemite region. When he returned to Los Angeles he was more than enthusiastic over the power speed and economy of Hudson's latest model and its new motor. Dr. Jones, with his brother, C. C. Jones, and a fellow physician, Dr. William Sweningsen, as passengers, climbed the five miles of steep and tortuous grades from Bridal Veil Control, on the floor of the Yosemite Valley, to Inspiration Point with the coach in second year. This is believed to be the only time this feat was ever accomplished with an automobile. Furthermore, it was done in 16 minutes. On the way to his camp from Camp Sierra, near Wawona, his coach conquered the famous Chowchilla grades and arrived at the Merced courthouse in 2 hours and 38 minutes, another record. "I'll have to admit that pride in the car caused me to let it out a bit on leaving Camp Sierra for Merced, and if anybody has made the distance between those two places in less time than I did I should like to know it." The entire trip was 798 miles; 13.6 miles were average per gallon of gasoline despite the great amount of traveling in second and first gears and the heavy load of equipment carried. From Merced to Los Angeles the average mileage was 16.5. But all dimming properly adjustment is so technically best unisonal engineer adjusting station Motorists are headlights once or suffer the hands of the 822 Buick S On June 23 th pany shipped flint, Mich., 28 breaking all past 20 years. on the seven train represented. The retail value in excess of $1.0 end to cad three would extend m along a road. The production to word real of the Anaheim promises to be le in 1920, which w Try Plain De Buick Service is Rarely Needed But Always Available Buick prides itself upon the fact that Buick owners have the uninrupted use of their cars to an unusual degree. This is due first to Buick quality and next because of Buick's nationwide authorized service. Go where you will, you will find this service. Whenever you see the Buick authorized service sign, you will know that you can get the genuine Buick part that you need—that your work will be done by Buick trained mechanics and that you will be on your way again in the shortest possible time. A Complete Used Car Dept. ANAHEIM AUTO Wm. Goodru ANAHEIM Buick Distributors for North When better automobiles are LAW PLANS END OF GLARING HEADLIGHT Glaring headlights which blind auto drivers are going to be taboo on highways of the southern and central parts of the state. Too many accidents are being caused by blinding headlights, say officials of the Automobile Club of Southern Calif. Recognizing this fact, there are going to be several raids staged against auto owners who do not properly dim their lights. Auto club officials today issued a warning to all motorists to get their lights correctly adjusted before the law starts to make it unpleasant for offenders. The State regulations in regard to the headlight adjustment provide for "two lights in front of the vehicle, of such intensity that they will reveal any substantial object for 200 feet ahead of the vehicle from one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise, or when it is dark enough to conceal objects 200 feet ahead of the vehicle." Legal requirements in regard to the adjusting of the lights, points out the Auto club legal department, are such that they can only be met by the use of one of the approved dimming devices as passed by the State. But all dimming devices must be properly adjusted, and the adjustment is so technical that it can usually be best understood by a professional engineer or by an authorized adjusting station. Motorists are advised to have their headlights correctly adjusted at once or suffer the consequences at the hands of the law. H. O. STANTON RICKEN BACKER HALF CAR HALF AERÓ PLANÉ By The Mysterious Cowboy RICKENBACKER—"a car worthy of its name." How truthfully that statement rings. The intrepid Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker—ace of 822 Buicks Are Shipped In Day On June 23 the Buick Motor Company shipped from its factory at Flint, Mich., 285 carloads of cars, breaking all previous records of the past 20 years. There were 822 cars on the seven trains of 35 to 40 cars on each train, and all models were represented. The retail value of the cars was in excess of $1,000,000 and if placed end to cad three feet apart the cars would extend more than two miles along a road. The production of Buicks, according to word reaching Bill Goodrum, of the Anaheim Auto Company, promises to be larger this year than in 1920, which witnessed a record. Try Plain Dealer Want Ads. By The Mysterious Cowboy RICKENBACKER—"a car worthy of its name." How truthfully that statement rings. The intrepid Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker—ace of aces; sagacious judge of automotive mechanics; designer of ingenious motor cars; valiant to the core; American all—Capt. Rickenbacker has won a glorious place for himself in the most enthralling of our history. And the Rickenbacker Six, that fine new marvel of the automotive world is his own child. Capt. Rickenbacker has surrounded himself with the best in our aviation and in one automobile world. His most daring deeds have repeatedly been eclipsed by his own continued successes in the air service, and we find him today the same Rickenbacker, unspoiled by the great glory that has covered his name; modest, natural and the same man. What a tribute it is to associate him with all of his sterling qualities. The new Rickenbacker automobile is now firmly fixed as a part of the daily life of Anaheim. The very able distributor for northern Orange county, Mr. H. D. Stanton, opened the new agency but a few months ago at 129 N. Lemon street, and with his own capabilities along these lines, together with the splendid car he represents, makes a combination that augurs well for the future of both the Rickenbacker Six and the agent who represents it. Indeed as these words are being written in late June, the Rickenbacker is coming into greater popularity in this district and the sales are averaging better than one per week. This fine car is so generally liked throughout the country that the manufacturers are not able to keep up the supply with the great demand that is coming in from all parts. The Rickenbacker being a quality car, there is no effort at great production—that is, the output is soundly consistent with the best of manufacture. Through the daily press the Rickenbacker Six has been presented to the public with all of its features. It embodies a host of paramount features that are individually found in some other automobiles. It has two fly wheels; the famous Rickenbacker clutch and so many other outstanding characteristics that we have no space here to enumerate them all. Mr. Stanton has spent four years in the automobile business in Calif. and his experience and training has been affiliated with some of the best cars in the country. He is a thorough automobile agent and he is here to make his home; to please the public with the famous "new American six" and to do his share in promoting the general advancement of Anaheim. New Nash Factory, To Make Fours, Soon Enlargement of the Nash four factory at Milwaukee to provide pro HERE'S BULLETINS ON FOREIGN ROADS How are the roads in foreign countries? Motorists who are planning to tour abroad in strange lands are showing keen interest in the information being issued by the touring bureau of the Auto Club of So. Cal. Here is some more "dope" on highway and touring conditions in foreign lands: ITALY—Motoring visitors who remain in Italy more than three months must pay Inland revenue taxes, which are very high. Then the visitor can stay three more months. Gasoline can be obtained in the north and in the larger towns of the central and southern districts, but it is not of good quality and is high in price. Roads are poor in the southern provinces, but are good and often excellent in the north and central sections. There are over 2000 miles of good roads. Best season is from December to March. JAPAN—Motor cars can be brot in free of duty if they are declared as "person luggage." Main roads between large cities are good, but narrow in spots. Frequent rains damage the roads and bridges. Shooting permits are issued from November 15 to April 1. The Island of Kyushu and the vicinity of Tokyo and Kyoto offer the best touring fields. Gasoline is obtainable in all larger towns. PALESTINE—Cars are permitted to enter this country. The roads, however, are generally in a very bad state and unfit for motoring. PORTUGAL—The majority of the roads here are in very good condition. Motorists must drive on the left of the highways, and pass each other on New Nash Factory, To Make Fours, Soon Enlargement of the Nash four factory at Milwaukee to provide production capacity that will more nearly care for the demand for this product, is planned by the Nash Motors Company. Final arrangements for the addition have been made and contractors will begin operations within the next few days. A new body and sheet metal plant, 100x400 feet and three stories high will provide facilities to make possible the production of the Nash four almost in its entirety in the Milwaukee plant of the Nash Motors Company. At present certain parts of the car are made in the Nash six plant at Kenosha. The new facilities will mean much to bothe factories. "While the substantial addition to our Milwaukee plant will give us increased production facilities," said C. W. Nash, president of The Nash Motors Company, "it will not relieve the pressure much before early spring." Since the first of the year demand for the Nash four has increased each month, until in March this model was completely oversold and has been oversold ever since. Production was increased to the highest point possible, consistent with careful manufacturing, but the necessity of immediate action on the body plant has resulted in the letting of contracts for the building. ERIE CORD TIRES NOW OFFERED HERE Good cord tires at $12.50 with a 10,000 mile guarantee and re-adjustment made promptly and without red tape are something not seen every day in the week. G. B. Daniels claims all this and something more for the Erie cord tire. There's no war tax on them. Prices range from $12.50 to $28.15, according to size. See him at 211 North Los Angeles-st. PALESTINE—Cars are permitted to enter this country. The roads, however, are generally in a very bad state and unfit for motoring. PORTUGAL—The majority of the roads here are in very good condition. Motorists must drive on the left of the highways, and pass each other on the right. SPAIN—Gasoline is easily obtainable, but many of the roads are bad. The speed on the roads is not limited except through towns. Bridges washed out by storms are often not replaced. 1350 MILES WITH NO REPAIRS: DODGE Ben Danker of Anaheim recently returned from a trip of 1350 miles to and about Yosemite and back in his 1921 Dodge, gladder than ever before that he had purchased the right car. Why? Because he didn't make a single adjustment during the entire trip nor suffer a single puncture. He had a good-sized carfull. Danker said he encountered some pretty rough places and one day was driving on the mountains continually. PARA-BELL TUBE FREE WITH EACH CORD A tube free with every cord and offered at $1.00 with every fabric is the special of the Reliable Tire Company on Para-Bell tires, which are being offered at the lowest prices on record. Cords cost $16.70 to $30 00 and fabrics $7.85 to $16.25. Cords are six-ply for the 30 by 3½ and eight-ply for larger sizes. The tread is tough and there is a 10,000 mile guarantee. Fabrics, 6,000 to 7,000 miles guarantee. Sutton & Mendoza service is back of them. Advertising signs must be abolished from Oregon state highways and also from privately owned lands, if the owners consent. During the first six months of this year 109,000 motor vehicles were registered in Oregon, only 10,000 less than thruout 1921. Dealer GE COUNTY Automobile Section TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR 4 Studebaker Light 6 Models to Pick From Many people don't know that the Studebaker light six comes in several different models. Here are descriptions of the four models made: TOURING CAR—five passenger; weight 2,550 pounds; outside and inside door handles; cowl lights; genuine leather upholstery; gypsy type top with bveled plate glass window in rear; storm curtains opening with Joors; ventilator in cowl; thief-proof transmission and ignition lock. SEDAN — five-passenger; four doors that swing wide open; extra broad windows; three-piece windshield; dome light; side coach lamps; mohair velvet plush upholstery; ventilator in cowl; thief-proof transmission and ignition lock. COUPE-ROADSTER — two passenger; genuine leather upholstery; ventilator in cowl; side coach lamps; three-piece windshield; broad windows and wide opening doors; compartment under rear deck for tires and baggage; light in weight and emart in appearance; thief-proof transmission and ignition block. ROADSTER — three passenger; outside and inside door handles; genuine leather upholstery; storm curtains opening with doors; large plate glass window in rear curtain; ample luggage space under rear deck; ventilator in cowl; cowl lamps; thief-proof transmission and ignition lock. Firestone Mileages Still Accumulating Every part and particle of the BREA ROADS IMPROVED SOON Two more roads will be open to drivers of the northern half of the county tomorrow: The new road to the Orange County Park, which was closed after being practically finished, and part of the Huntington Beach boulevard. The former will be opened a six o'clock tonight and kept open until six o'clock Monday morning. Then it will stay closed for three days, to enable the county engineer's office to put on the finishing touches, such as certain shoulder work, and reopened for good the latter half of next week. The end of the awful detour on the Huntington Beach road is near. Only the north end of the Huntington Beach boulevard from Bolsa, to Westminster-boulevard is still closed. It will not re-open until Wednesday or Thursday. Autolists should come south on the Garden Grove road, turning to the left instead of west. The county is gravelling the shoulders of the Buena Park-Northern Station road. It is also tearing up and re-grading and improving dirt roads east and west of Anaheim, including Sunkist avenue, Rio Vista avenue, Orange avenue and Moody Avenue. The last is the principal road west that is under improvement. Ten miles of road, gravelled rolled ROADSTER — three passenger; outside and inside door handles; genuine leather upholstery; storm curtains opening with doors; large plate glass window in rear curtain; ample luggage space under rear deck; ventilator in cowl; cowl lamps; thief-proof transmission and ignition lock. Firestone Mileages Still Accumulating Every part and particle of the Firestone cord tire is manufactured correctly, the Nu-Way Tire Company, local distributors, point out to patrons here. The extra mileage afforded is possible because of the double dipping in finest gum rubber, each cord being coated and internal heat and friction being eliminated. Rubbers of different plantations and types are blended and tempered before mixing, which still further adds to the mileage. Records of higher and higher mileage continue to accumulate. The company also is distributor for Oldfield tires, made from specifications provided by Barney Oldfield, the noted former racing driver. NEW FRANKLIN BEAUTY The new Franklin four to be put on the market next year has been exhibited in chassis at the factory in Syracuse, N. Y., and aroused much enthusiasm. The car in construction, performance and appearance is one of the most satisfactory ever made by the company. Volume Savings Permit Greater Value There are hundreds of parts in a motor car. Many companies buy all, some makers build a few, of the parts that go to make up a complete motor car. For every part they buy, a partsmaker's profit must be included in the final price. There are hundreds of parts in a motor car. Many companies buy all, some makers build a few, of the parts that go to make up a complete motor car. For every part they buy, a partsmaker's profit must be included in the final price. Studebaker builds every vital part. Motors, bodies, axles, transmissions, frames tops and other parts are designed and manufactured completely from raw material to finished product in Studebaker plants, under Studebaker control and inspection. The savings, because of tremendous volume, give the buyer extraordinary value. Complete manufacture also explains the uniform high quality that you get in a Studebaker car, whether it is a Light-Six, a Special-Six or a Big-Six. And uniform high quality has made Studebaker cars known everywhere for their dependable performance in owners' use. Fullerton Anaheim Orange Harry D. Riley "A Safe Place to Buy Used Cars"