OCR Text |
Show FORD BODIES BUILT FOR EASE AND QUIFi RiDING "The new Ford bodies are not only beautiful, but they are soundly constructed," con-structed," Gordon Sorenson, local Ford dealer said. "They are built for easy riding and comfort. "The front fender and forward dust shield, is one piece, minimizing the possibility of rattle or squeak. The same is true of the running board and side dust shield or valance. Double-ply anti-squeak tape is used between the fenders and the bodies. "In assembling the body, panels and frame sections are welded and riveted rivet-ed together wherever there is a possibility pos-sibility of the body weaving due to uneven conditions on the roads. This eliminates the chance of metallic squeaks from this source. In the final assembly of the large units of the body, strips of anti-squeak material are used between the bolts and body sections. "To prevent noises being imparted from the chassis frame to the body, hardwood fillers are used in all the sills of the body. There is a constant tendency for these blocks to expand so that they maintain a tight fit indefinitely. in-definitely. In addition rubber cushions are used, at all points where the body is bolted to the chassis, i, 7'Before the interior of the car is upholstered and trimmed, sound-deadening material is utilized in all places where noises may be caused by vibration.' vibra-tion.' Heavy galvanized soldered mesh wire is used to support the roof trimming trim-ming of the closed cars. This, with heavy padding, insures quietness and eliminates the possibility of vibration that might result in a roof made of wooden slats. "Doors arc of heavy construction and are' wxlded to give greater strength and rigidity. On the open cars they are equipped with special anti-rattlers and insulated to insure quietness." |