Chapter C: G. V., 75 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, N. Y (2)
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: 4 cross seats, rear entrance tonneau
SEATS: 20 persons
WEIGHT: 4,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in., solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in., solid rubber
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform front and rear
FRAME: I-beam and wood
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal under body
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic inlet mechanical exhaust, both on one
side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-channel frame under car
COOLING: Water, flat tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed, automatic
LUBRICATION: Compression force feed sight oilers.
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary transmission
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side levers
DRIVE: Single chain to jack shaft, side chain to wheels
Chase 2-Ton Truck, Model I, 30-40 H.P. Chase Motor Truck Co.,
Syracuse, N.Y.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Express, stake cart or bus
CAPACITY: 4,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 x 3 in. twin solid
STEERING: Nut and screw
BRAKES: Transmission and rear wheel hub
SPRINGS: Front full elliptic, rear semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: 2 cycle; no valves in cylinders
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side of frame
COOLING: Forced air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward speeds and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Knox, Model 102, 16-20 H.P. Knox Automobile Co., Springfield,
Mass.
PRICE: $3,700
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On top
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal, under body
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double side chain
American 3-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co.,
Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,850 (chassis)
BODY: Platform
CAPACITY: Three tons
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 inches or 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front; semi-elliptical; rear, semi-elliptical, platform
type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, individual
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame, under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed type
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Metallic disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING $4,000 AND OVER.
American 3-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co.,
Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 or 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic, platform type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle, and governor
CLUTCH: Metallic multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
The "Rapid," Model No. D-145, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co.,
Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance
SEATS: 25 passengers
CAPACITY: 2 ton
WEIGHT: 4,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full platform; front and rear
FRAME: Heavy angle iron
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chain
Hewitt 5-Ton Truck, 30 H.P. Hewitt Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WEIGHT: 7,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 168 inches
TREAD: 68 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in. (solid)
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in. (twin, solid)
STEERING: Rack and pinion
BRAKES: On rear wheels and driving shaft
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under hood, between seats
COOLING: Water; square tube radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chains
Miller 3-Ton Truck, Model B, 40 H.P. Miller Motor Car Co.,
Bridgeport, Conn.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 130 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 5 inches
STEERING: Gemmer double screw type
BRAKES: On rear wheels and countershaft
FRAME: Channel steel; angle steel, sub-frame
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Continental ring clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chains
Manhattan, 3-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co.,
Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,000 (chassis)
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 6,500 pounds (with body)
WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Double sweep
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Biddle-Murray, 3-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Biddle-Murray M'f'g. Co.,
Oak Park, Ill.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Stake platform or to order
CAPACITY: 3 tons
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Non-reversible
BRAKES: On propeller shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Single side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 4-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co.,
Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,250 (chassis)
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 8,000 pounds
WEIGHT: About 7,500 pounds with body
WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
American 5-Ton Brewery Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co.,
Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Brewery type
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WEIGHT: 8,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptical; rear, semi-elliptical, platform
type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separately
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame, under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple disc friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
5-Ton Truck, 45-50 H.P. Autocar Equipment Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 70 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 in.
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear drums
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Oak armored with steel plates
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain
American 5-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co.,
Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Covered stake platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WEIGHT: 8,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
STEERING: Irreversible type
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic, platform type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple metallic disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
Manhattan, 5-Ton Truck Chassis, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car
Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,800 (chassis)
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 7,940 pounds with body
WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Double sweep
FRAME: Channel steel
BODY: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 12-Passenger Depot Car. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co.,
Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,800
BODY: Closed, rear, front or side entrance
SEATS: 12 persons
WEIGHT: About 4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, with cork insert
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 20-Passenger Bus, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co.,
Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Rattan cross seat with canopy top
SEATS: 20 persons
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On rear hubs and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 16-Passenger Car, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co.,
Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Cross leather seats with canopy top
SEATS: 16 persons
WEIGHT: About 5,500 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical with cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Miller 40 H.P. Sight-seeing Car, Model A. Miller Motor Car Co.,
Bridgeport, Conn.
PRICE: $5,000 (complete)
BODY: Cross seats
SEATS: 20 passengers
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Gemmer double screw type
BRAKES: On rear wheels and countershaft
SPRINGS: Half elliptic, front; 3-point suspension, rear
FRAME: Channel steel; sub-frame, angle steel
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER; Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Continental ring clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double, side chains
Four-Wheel Drive Motor Truck, Model B, 45 H.P. Four-Wheel Drive
Wagon Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Stake
CAPACITY: 7 tons
WEIGHT: 13,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 171 inches
TREAD: 71 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Wood segments, 36 in. diameter
TIRES, REAR: Wood segments, 36 in. diameter
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Applied to all 4 wheels, on inner surface
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic and supplementary spiral
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: Inlets in head, exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Bevel power applied to all four wheels
Manhattan, 10-12-Passenger Bus & Baggage. Mack Bros. Motor Car
Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,500
BODY: Bus and baggage
SEATS: 10-12 persons
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 162 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 17-Passenger Bus, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co.,
Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,500
BODY: With cross seats and tonneau
SEATS: 17-20 passengers
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On rear hubs and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 20-Passenger Car, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co.,
Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,500
BODY: Cross leather seats
SEATS: 20 persons
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From angle steel sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Argus Truck, 28-32 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $5,500 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
CAPACITY: 4½ tons
WHEEL-BASE: 161 inches
TREAD: 68 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber, double
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Expanding type
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Krup pressed steel
BORE: 120 mm.
STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch Magneto and battery
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark and foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Cone leather
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 front and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain drive
PRICES ON FOLLOWING MODELS QUOTED BY MAKERS UPON APPLICATION.
American 24-Passenger Omnibus, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co.,
Lockport, N. Y.
_Maker's illustration not ready--will be published later and
of a size suitable for insertion in this space._
BODY: Bus type; seats running from front to rear
SEATS: 24 passengers
WEIGHT: About 8,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 156 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform type, rear
FRAME: Steel channel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 cast separately
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple metallic disc clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Side chain
Plymouth Truck. Commercial Motor Truck Co., Plymouth, Ohio
BODY: Stake or side board
CAPACITY: 3 to 5 tons
WEIGHT: 4,000-4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 inch single
TIRES, REAR: 36 inch dual
BRAKES: Internal expansion, hub drums
FRAME: Channel steel braced
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Duplex friction
SPEED: 0 to 8 and 10 to 12 m.p.h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chains to spur gear reduction
Plymouth Sight-Seeing Vehicle. Commercial Motor Truck Co.,
Plymouth, Ohio
BODY: Cross seats, five or six
SEATS: 20 or 24 passengers
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 inch single
TIRES, REAR: 36 inch double
BRAKES: Internal expansion on rear hub drums
FRAME: Channel steel braced
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front
COOLING: Water, honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Duplex friction
SPEED: 0 to 12 and 15 to 20 m.p.h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chains to spur gear reduction
Panhard Delivery Wagon. Panhard & Levassor, New York
BODY: Delivery van
CAPACITY: According to H.P.
WEIGHT: According to H.P.
WHEEL-BASE: From 60 to 75 in.
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber or pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber or pneumatic
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: Three
SPRINGS: Reinforced
FRAME: Wood
HORSE-POWER: 10, 15, 18, 24, 35
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Krebs
MOTOR-CONTROL: On the steering wheel
CLUTCH: Leather and disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain
Panhard Truck. Panhard & Levassor, New York
BODY: Platform or van
SEATS: 2 in front
CAPACITY: According to H.P.
WEIGHT: According to H.P.
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber or pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber or pneumatic
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: Three
SPRINGS: Reinforced
FRAME: Wood
HORSE-POWER: 10, 15, 18, 24, 35
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame under body
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Krebs
MOTOR-CONTROL: On the steering wheel
CLUTCH: Leather and disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago 5-Ton Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago,
Ill.
BODY: Platform with cab in front
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 in. solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 in. solid rubber
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear driving wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front under cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto or batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanically driven force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago Combination Pass. & Bagg. Car. Chicago Commercial Auto
Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Passenger and baggage car
SEATS: 16 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel band with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago Coal or Gravel Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co.,
Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Tilting
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: in cylinder heads on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago Truck with Winch. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co.,
Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Platform truck with winch
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under driver's seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Forced feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chain
Chicago 6-Ton Coal Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co.,
Chicago, Ill.
BODY: End delivery
CAPACITY: 12,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under driver's cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago 6-Ton Coal Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co.,
Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Side delivery
CAPACITY: 12,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump Spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
ELECTRIC MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING LESS THAN $3,000.
Pope-Waverley, Model 64. Pope Motor Car Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Open delivery wagon
SEATS: 2 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 85 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 in.
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in.
STEERING: Wheel, tilting
BRAKES: Foot and electric
MOTOR SUSPENSION: One, suspended from body in front of rear axle
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells of 9 P. V. exide
GEARING: Double reduction gears
DRIVE: Double side chain
Pope-Waverley, Model 63. Pope Motor Car Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $1,500
BODY: Closed delivery wagon
SEATS: 2 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 85 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 in.
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 in.
STEERING: Wheel, tilting
BRAKES: Foot and electric
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
MOTORS: One
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body, in front of rear axle
CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells of 9 P. V. exide
GEARING: Double reduction
DRIVE: Double side chain
Pope-Waverley Delivery Wagon, Model 63. Pope Motor Car Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $1,700
BODY: Closed delivery wagon
CAPACITY: 800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 85 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 3 inches
STEERING: Wheel, tilting
BRAKES: Foot and electric
SPRINGS: Full elliptic front and rear
MOTORS: One
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body in front of rear axle
CURRENT SUPPLY: 40 cells of 9 P. V.
GEARING: Double reduction
DRIVE: Double side chain
Hercules, Model 144. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,700
BODY: Heavy platform truck
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,525 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 73½ inches
TREAD: 37⅜ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 20 × 4 × ⅜ in. steel
TIRES, REAR: 20 × 4 × ⅜ in. steel
STEERING: Irreversible worm type
BRAKES: Electric on motors
SPRINGS: No springs
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 3 speeds forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
"Hercules," Model 120. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Delivery wagon (closed)
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 2½ inches
STEERING: Side bar
BRAKES: Band brakes on rear axle
SPRINGS: Front, elliptic; rear, platform
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEEDS: 4 speeds ahead and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Champion, Model L. McCrea Motor Truck Co., Amer. Trust Bldg.,
Cleveland, O.
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PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Any style delivery
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,350 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches
TIRES, REAR: 42 inches
STEERING: Lever
BRAKES: Internal
MOTOR: Single
CURRENT SUPPLY: 22 cell battery
Pope-Waverley, Model 43. Pope Motor Car Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Closed delivery wagon
SEATS: 2 persons
CAPACITY: 1,200 lbs.
WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 in.
STEERING: Wheel with sector and pinion
BRAKES: On hubs and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, full elliptic rear
MOTOR: Single
CURRENT SUPPLY: 42 cells of 11 P. V. exide
DRIVE: Double side chain
Studebaker, Model 2011a. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend,
Ind.
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Panel side delivery
CAPACITY: 500 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
TREAD: 54 Inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 2½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 30 × 2½ inches
STEERING: By side lever
BRAKES: One operating on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, full elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
MOTOR RATING: 50 volts, 30 amperes
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from frame
BATTERY: 30 cells, 9 plate
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in 5 trays hung under frame
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 4 to 12 miles per hour
DRIVE: By cross shaft, chains and sprockets
Pope-Waverley Delivery, Model 44. Pope Motor Car Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
PRICE: $1,850
BODY: Open delivery wagon
CAPACITY: 1,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 91 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 inches
STEERING: Wheel, with sector and pinion
BRAKES: Two; hub and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; full elliptic, rear
MOTOR: Single, double reduction
CURRENT SUPPLY: 42 cell battery of 11 P. V.
DRIVE: Double side chain
Hercules, Model 101. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Closed delivery wagon
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,700 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 2 inches
STEERING: Horizontal side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptical
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Hercules, Model 102. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Delivery wagon (closed)
CAPACITY: 800 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,576 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 2 inches
STEERING: Horizontal side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptical
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEED: 12 m.p.h.
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DISTANCE: 40 miles
DRIVE: Double chain
Columbia Delivery Wagon, Mark LII. Electric Vehicle Co.,
Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $2,200 chassis; $2,500 with standard body
BODY: Panel delivery wagon
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Iron I-beam
MOTORS: Two, connected to driving wheels by double reduction gears
BATTERY: Exide, 42 cells, 13 M.V.
CONTROLLER: Horizontal
RADIUS: 35 miles per charge with full load
SPEED: 11 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
Columbia Express Wagon, Mark LII. Electric Vehicle; Co.,
Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $2,200 (chassis), $2,500 with standard body
BODY: Express wagon
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Iron I-beam
MOTORS: Two, connected to driving wheels by double reduction gears
BATTERY: Exide, 42 cells, 13 M.V.
RADIUS: 35 miles per charge with full load
CONTROLLER: Horizontal
SPEED: 11 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
Columbia Delivery Wagon, Mark LII. Electric Vehicle Co.,
Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $2,200 (chassis), $2,500 with Standard body
BODY: Express wagon with flexible leather top
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Iron I-beam
MOTORS: Two, connected to driving wheels by double reduction gears
BATTERY: Exide, 42 cells, 13 M.V.
RADIUS: 35 miles per charge with full load
CONTROLLER: Horizontal
SPEED: 11 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
"Hercules," Model 139. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Express wagon
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Horizontal side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptic
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
DISTANCE: 50 miles
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEED: 9 m.p.h.
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 speeds ahead and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Studebaker, Model 2007a. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend,
Ind.
PRICE: $2,300
BODY: Panel side delivery
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3 inches; solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 inches; solid
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic
BRAKES: One set operating on motor; one set operating on rear wheels
STEERING: By wheel
FRAME: Angle steel
MOTOR RATING: Two motors rated 80 volts, 14 amperes each
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in 4 trays hung under frame
BATTERY: 40 cells, 9 plate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from frame
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 3 to 12 miles per hour
DRIVE: Through medium of chains and sprockets
Lansden, Model 76E. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
PRICE: $2,350
BODY: As desired
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 2½, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 2½, solid rubber
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: Internal, expanding in rear hubs
SPRINGS: 1¾ × 36 in. semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood (reinforced)
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor on frame
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 reverse
DRIVE: Chain
Hercules, Model 106. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,350
BODY: Open delivery
CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 77 inches
TREAD: 65 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 39 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Irreversible type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, half platform
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Lansden Electric, Type 79E. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
PRICE: $2,350
BODY: Closed Panel
CAPACITY: 750 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,450 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 80 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 2½ inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Internal on rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single from frame
CONTROL: Hand lever on steering column
MILEAGE: 40 per charge
SPEED: 12 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Side chains
Studebaker, Model 2008a. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend,
Ind.
PRICE: $2,400
BODY: Express
CAPACITY: 2,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 5,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 58½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches; solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches; solid
STEERING: By wheel
BRAKES: One set operating on motor; one set operating on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
MOTOR RATING: Two motors rated 80 volts, 20 amperes each
BATTERY: 40 cells, 13 plate
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in 4 trays hung under frame
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from frame
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 4 to 10 miles per hour
DRIVE: Through medium of chains and sprockets
Lansden Electric Wagon, Type 36D. The Lansden Co., Newark,
N. J.
PRICE: $2,450
BODY: Closed panel, overhung
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 3 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical columns
BRAKES: On rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Armored wood
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor from frame
CONTROL: Lever on steering column
MILEAGE: 25 per charge
SPEED: 10 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Side chains
Lansden, Model 42E. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
PRICE: $2,450
BODY: As required
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 88 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 3 × 32 in., solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 3 × 32 in., solid rubber
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: Internal expanding on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Front, 2 × 36 in., semi-elliptic; rear, 2 × 40 in.,
semi-elliptic
FRAME: Armored wood
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor on frame
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 back
DRIVE: Chains
Studebaker, Model 2004a. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend,
Ind.
PRICE: $2,800
BODY: Ambulance
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3 inches; solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 inches; solid
STEERING: Side lever
BRAKES: One set operating on motor; one set operating on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, platform
FRAME: Angle steel
MOTOR RATING: Two motors rated 80 volts, 14 amperes each
BATTERY: 48 cells, 9 Plate
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in 4 trays hung under frame
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from frame
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 4 to 15 miles per hour
DRIVE: Through medium of chains and sprockets
ELECTRIC MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING $3,000 OR OVER.
Studebaker, Model 2008e. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend,
Ind.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Omnibus
SEATS: 14 persons
CAPACITY: 2,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 5,540 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches; solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches; solid
STEERING: By wheel
BRAKES: One set operating on motor; one set operating on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic
FRAME: Angle steel
MOTOR RATING: Two motors rated 80 volts, 20 amperes each
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from frame
BATTERY: 40 cells, 13 plate
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in 4 trays hung under frame
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 3 to 10 miles per hour
DRIVE: Through medium of chains and sprockets
Hercules, Model 103. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Delivery wagon with top
CAPACITY: 3,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 5,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 65½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Irreversible worm type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Half platform front and rear
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
SPEED: 10 m.p.h.
DISTANCE: 45 miles
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Commercial Electric Truck, 10 H.P. Commercial Truck Co. of
America, Philadelphia, Pa.
PRICE: $3,000 to $5,000, according to body and capacity
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 10,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
WEIGHT: 10,000 pounds
TREAD: 78 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 6 in., wooden
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 in., wooden
STEERING: Vertical steering columns and hand wheel
BRAKES: Foot and electric
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On axles
CURRENT SUPPLY: 42-cell storage battery
MOTORS: Connected with and part of each wheel
MOTOR-CONTROL: Series-parallel grouping of motors
SPEEDS: Up to 7½ m. p. h.
DRIVE: Direct on 4 wheels
24-Passenger Electric Observation Car. Autocar Equipment Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,150
BODY: Terraced cross seats
SEATS: 24 passengers
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in.
STEERING: Pinion and quadrant
BRAKES: Double-acting on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform, front and rear
FRAME: Oak, armored with steel plates
BATTERY: 42 cells, 15 W. B. storage
DRIVE: Double chain
Hercules, Model 121. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,200
BODY: Delivery truck
CAPACITY: 4,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 103 inches
TREAD: 72 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 38 × 4 inches
STEERING: Pinion and sector type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Half platform front and rear
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEED: 8½ m.p.h.
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DISTANCE: 38 miles
DRIVE: Double chain
NOTE: With slight changes in price and specifications these trucks range in capacity up to 10,000 pounds: bodies to order
Lansden, Model 46G. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
PRICE: $3,350
BODY: As required
CAPACITY: 4,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 4,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 4 × 36 in., solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 4 × 36 in., solid rubber
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: Internal expanding
SPRINGS: Front, 2¼ × 44 in., semi-elliptic; rear, 2½ × 44 in.,
semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood, armored
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor on frame
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 back
DRIVE: Chains
Elwell-Parker 2-Ton Electric Wagon. Elwell-Parker Electric Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio
PRICE: $3,300
BODY: As required
CAPACITY: 2 tons
WEIGHT: 4,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96 to 112 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On rear wheels
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Swivel on frame
SPEED: 12 m.p.h.
MILEAGE: 35 to 50
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 reverse
DRIVE: Chain
Commercial Sight-Seeing Bus, 10 H.P. Commercial Truck Co. of
America, Phila., Pa.
PRICE: $3,500 to $6,000
BODY: Sight-seeing passenger
SEATS: 30 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
WEIGHT: 10,800 pounds
TREAD: 78 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 6 in., solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 in., solid rubber
STEERING: All four wheels
BRAKES: Foot and electric
SPRINGS: Platform
FRAME: Channel iron
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On axles
MOTORS: 4, connected with and part of each wheel
CURRENT SUPPLY: 42-cell storage battery
MOTOR-CONTROL: Series-parallel grouping of motors
SPEEDS: Up to 14 m. p. h.
DRIVE: Direct on all 4 wheels
Studebaker, Model 2010a. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend,
Ind.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Stake side
CAPACITY: 7,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 8,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 127 inches
TREAD: 72 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches; solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches; solid
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic
STEERING: By wheel
BRAKES: One set operating on motor; one set operating on rear wheels
FRAME: Angle steel
MOTOR RATING: Two motors, rated 80 volts, 35 amperes each
BATTERY: 40 cell, 17 plate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from frame
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in 4 trays hung under frame
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 2 to 7 miles per hour
DRIVE: Through medium of chains and sprockets
"Hercules," Model 124. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Open delivery wagon with top
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 5,675 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 42 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Irreversible worm type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Platform, front and rear
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Columbia Truck, Mark LIV. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $3,700 (chassis)
BODY: Special, with electric windlass
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 113 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in. solid
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: I-beam iron
MOTORS: Two, connected to driving wheels by double reduction gears
BATTERY: Exide, 44 cells, 17 M. V.
RADIUS: 30 miles per charge
CONTROLLER: Horizontal
SPEED: 8 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
Columbia Truck, Mark LIV. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $3,700 (chassis)
BODY: Closed
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 113 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in. solid
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: I-beam iron
MOTORS: Two, connected to rear driving wheels by double reductions
gears
BATTERY: Exide, 44 cells, 17 M. V.
RADIUS: 30 miles per charge
CONTROLLER: Horizontal
SPEED: 8 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
Hercules, Model 113. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,750
BODY: Platform truck
CAPACITY: 7,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 7,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 70 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 38 × 5 inches
STEERING: Pinion and sector type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
SPEED: 8 m.p.h.
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
DISTANCE: 30 miles
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Champion, 6-Ton Truck. McCrea Motor Truck Co., Amer. Trust
Bldg., Cleveland, O.
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PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Any type
CAPACITY: 6 to 10 tons
WEIGHT: 8,750 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: Optional
TREAD: Optional
TIRES, FRONT: 42 inches, wood or steel
TIRES, REAR: 54 inches, wood or steel
MOTORS: 2
CURRENT SUPPLY: 44 cell battery
DRIVE: Chain
Columbia Sight-Seeing Car, Mark LIII. Electric Vehicle Co.,
Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $4,200 (chassis)
BODY: Sight-seeing side entrance bus
SEATS: 48 passengers
WHEEL-BASE: 123 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES FRONT: 36 × 6 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 in. solid
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Iron I-beams
MOTORS: Two, connecting to driving wheels by double reduction gears
BATTERY: Exide, 44 cells, 19 M.V.
SPEED: 9½ miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
Columbia Brewery Truck, Mark LIII. Electric Vehicle Co.,
Hartford, Conn.
PRICE: $4,200 (chassis)
BODY: Brewery wagon, carrying 50 half barrels
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 123 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 6 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 in. solid
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Iron I-beams
MOTORS: Two, connected to rear driving wheels by double reduction
gears
BATTERY: Exide, 44 cells, 19 M.V.
SPEED: 6 miles per hour
DRIVE: Side chains
Columbia Truck, Mark LIII. Electric Vehicle Co., Hartford,
Conn.
PRICE: $4,200 (chassis)
BODY: Platform type
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 123 inches
TREAD: Standard
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 6 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 in. solid
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Duplex
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Iron I-beams
MOTORS: Two, connected to rear driving wheels by double reductions
gears
BATTERY: Exide, 44 cells, 19 M.V.
SPEED: 6 miles per hour
DRIVE: Double chain
Studebaker, Model 2003a. Studebaker Automobile Co., South Bend,
Ind.
PRICE: $4,250
BODY: Stake
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 9,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 73 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches; solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches; solid
SPRINGS: FRONT, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic
BRAKES: One set operating on motor; one set operating on rear wheels
STEERING: By wheel
FRAME: Angle steel
MOTOR RATING: Two motors rated 80 volts, 35 amperes each
BATTERY ARRANGEMENT: Assembled in 4 trays hung under frame
BATTERY: 40 cell, 19 plate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from frame
MOTOR-CONTROL: By controller located left side of seat
SPEEDS: 2 to 6 miles per hour
DRIVE: Through medium of chains and sprockets
Hercules, Model 115. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,400
BODY: Brewery truck
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 8,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 100 inches
TREAD: 77½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × twin 4 in.
STEERING: Pinion and sector type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
DISTANCE: 35 miles
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEED: 6 miles per hour
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Hercules, Model 128. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,400
BODY: Stake platform with top
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 8,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
TREAD: 83 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
STEERING: Pinion and sector type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
Brunn Electric Omnibus. Brunn's Carriage M'f'g Co., Buffalo,
N. Y.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Side door omnibus
SEATS: 11 passenger
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 42 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: Foot and electric
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Angle iron
MOTORS: 2 Westinghouse
BATTERIES: 42 cells of National 15 W. B.
CONTROLLER: Westinghouse
SPEEDS: 4 ahead and reverse
RATE OF SPEED: 3 to 15 miles per hour
DRIVE: Double chain
PRICES WILL BE QUOTED ON THE FOLLOWING MODELS BY MAKERS,
UPON APPLICATION
Lansden, Model 66G. The Lansden Co., Newark, N. J.
BODY: As required
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 5,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 5 × 36 in., solid
TIRES, REAR: 5 × 36 in., solid
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: Internal expanding on rear hubs
SPRINGS: 2½ × 44 in semi-elliptic; 2½ × 44 in., semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood, armored
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Single motor on frame
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 2 back
DRIVE: Chains
Pope-Waverley 1-Ton Truck. Pope Motor Car Co., Indianapolis,
Ind.
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: One ton
WHEEL-BASE: 92 inches
TREAD: 68 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3 in.
STEERING: Wheel, with sector and pinion
BRAKES: Expansion type hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, platform type
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from chassis in front of rear axle
CURRENT SUPPLY: 42 cells of 11 M. V. exide
GEARING: Double reduction
DRIVE: Double side chain
Pope-Waverley 3-Ton Truck. Pope Motor Car Co., Indianapolis,
Ind.
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 3 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 73 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
STEERING: Sector and pinion
BRAKES: Expansion type on rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from chassis in front of rear axle
CURRENT SUPPLY: 42 cells of 15 M. V. exide
GEARING: Double reduction
DRIVE: Double side chain
Pope-Waverley 5-Ton Truck. Pope Motor Car Co., Indianapolis,
Ind.
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 121 inches
TREAD: 76 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 6 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 in.
STEERING: Sector and pinion
BRAKES: Expansion type on rear hub drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Hung from chassis in front of rear axle
CURRENT SUPPLY: 42 cells of 19 M. V. exide
GEARING: Double reduction
DRIVE: Double side chain
Sight-Seeing Coach. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Six terraced seats
CARRYING CAPACITY: 24 passengers
FRAME: Channel steel
BRAKES: Foot; expanding type
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
SPEEDS: 4 forward; 2 reverse
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
DRIVE: Chain or gear
Five-Ton Brewery Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City,
N. Y.
BODY: Platform and tail board
CAPACITY: 5 tons (50 half barrels)
FRAME: Channel steel
BRAKES: Foot; expanding type
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
SPEEDS: 4 forward; 2 reverse
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TREAD: 69½ inches
DRIVE: Gear
Freight Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Freight truck
CAPACITY: 3 tons
FRAME: Channel steel
SPRINGS: Platform type
STEERING: Vertical column
WHEEL-BASE: 147 inches
TREAD: 71½ inches
BRAKES: Foot; expanding type
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 6 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ in. twin
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 2 reverse
DRIVE: Side chains
Panel Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Panel truck
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 134 inches
TREAD: 71½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches, twin
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Foot; expanding
FRAME: Channel steel
SPRINGS: Platform type
MOTORS: Two, suspended under body in rear
DRIVE: Side chains
Delivery Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Stake sides with top
CAPACITY: Two tons
WHEEL-BASE: 112½ inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Foot expanding
FRAME: Channel steel
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
MOTOR: Single, under body
DRIVE: Chain
Ambulance & Patrol. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Combination ambulance and patrol
SEATS: 8 person
WHEEL-BASE: 107¼ inches
TREAD: 64½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: Foot, expanding
FRAME: Channel steel
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
MOTOR: Single
DRIVE: Chain
Express Wagon. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Express with top
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 97 inches
TREAD: 57 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 inches
STEERING: Vertical column
FRAME: Channel steel
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTOR: Single
DRIVE: Chain
5-Ton Cable Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 131½ inches
TREAD: 71½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches, twin
STEERING: Vertical column
MOTORS: Two under body; one to operate windlass
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Channel steel
DRIVE: Double chain
Lumber Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 130¼ inches
TREAD: 71½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 3½ inches, twin
STEERING: Vertical column
SPRINGS: Platform type
MOTORS: Double under body
DRIVE: Chains
Ice Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Closed ice wagon
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 134 inches
TREAD: 71½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches, twin
STEERING: Vertical column
SPRINGS: Platform type
MOTORS: Two suspended in rear under body
DRIVE: Side chains
Baggage Truck. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Screen sides with top
CAPACITY: 3½ tons
WHEEL-BASE: 117½ inches
TREAD: 56¾ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Vertical column
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
MOTORS: Two suspended under body
DRIVE: Side chains
Omnibus. General Vehicle Co., Long Island City, N. Y.
BODY: Omnibus
SEATS: 16 passengers
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
MOTOR: Single, suspended under body
DRIVE: Chain
Synnestvedt 2-Ton Truck. Synnestvedt Machine Co., Pittsburgh,
Pa.
BODY: Stake or van
CAPACITY: 2 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 87 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
BRAKES: On rear wheel and driving shaft
SPRINGS: Platform
FRAME: Channel steel
MOTOR: Synnestvedt electric
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In rear under body
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 2 reverse
DRIVE: Chain
Synnestvedt 5-Ton Truck. Synnestvedt Machine Co., Pittsburgh,
Pa.
BODY: Stake, fixed or removable
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in. dual
BRAKES: On rear wheel and driving shaft
FRAME: Channel steel
MOTOR: Synnestvedt electric
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 3 reverse
DRIVE: Chain
Couple-Gear Truck. Couple-Gear Freight Wheel Co., Grand Rapids,
Mich.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: To suit purchaser
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WEIGHT: 10,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 102½ inches
TREAD: 72 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 7 in. or 4 in. dual
TIRES, REAR: 7 in. or 4 in. dual
STEERING: All 4 wheels
BRAKES: All 4 wheels, 2 independent groups
SPRINGS: Elliptical
FRAME: I-beams with oak joists
HORSE-POWER: 3 H.P., normal in each wheel, total 12 H.P.
CURRENT SUPPLY: 44 cells, 19 plate M. V. Exide or equivalent
DRIVE: Couple-gear; from both sides of each wheel
STEAM BUSINESS WAGONS.
Thompson, Model A, Delivery, 10-12 H.P. Thompson Auto Co.,
Providence, R. I.
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An Illustrated Directory of the Specifications of All Domestic and Foreign Motor-cars and Motor Business Wagons, Gasoline, Steam and Electric, Sold in This Country, 1907Chapter C: G. V., 75 H.P. Charron, Girardot & Voigt, N. Y (2)
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