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Show BUIGK TRUCKS IE ' SCIMLLY I0E All Parts Harmonize; Pow-i er, Stamina and Acceleration Accelera-tion Noted Features. Many merchants and other business men find it impracticable to employ one-ton one-ton trucks ami over for their hauling purposes, and yet find It unsatisfactory to use converted passenger cars. It was preciesly to meet the need& of such men ' that the Buick light delivery truck was constructed, according to Karl Smith, sales manager of Ihe Randull-Dodd company, com-pany, distributor for Buick cars. "The Buick valve-in-head light delivery deliv-ery has been built to meet the requirements require-ments of those merchants whuse loads will average SOU pounds,", said Mr. ftmith. "ft has been carefully designed and constructed con-structed to give service in u reliable manner. man-ner. The fact that it is a Tiuick through and til rough is sufficient guarantee that It will satisfactorily perform the work for which it is Intended. "It has the characleristiL' Eu'cU merit of being economical to operate from the standpoint of gasoline and oil consumption, consump-tion, and also requires but htUe c.;-'pt ndi-i ndi-i turc for upkeep. H is more than power ful enough for the purpose for which it is designed, as its four-cylinder, valve-in-iiead motor develops 35 horsepower. "The distribution of weight has been ery successfully carried out. When loaded, the center of gravity Is unusually low, which largely counts for its steadiness steadi-ness on the road. Racking and twisting of the chassis is prevented by centering the load well inside the wheels, while the flexible springs save wear and tear on tiies. - "Both the chassis and body are stoutly built. All materials used in their construction con-struction are -subject to the same rigid inspections as the materials used in all Buick models. "The human side to the Buick light delivery de-livery is one of its most satisfactory features. fea-tures. Tiie driver is thoroughly well taken care of. In the first place, his driving is made convenient to the utmost, because lie has a self-starter and electric lights. Then his comfort is well provided for, because he is seated upon an upholstered cjZshion built over a strong spring frame. The car is aiso provided with windshields and side curtains in such a way as to keep the driver absolutely dry even in the stormiest weather. "This protection against stormy weather extends also to the body of the car. Side curtains are provided, which are easily lowered and which keep the contents of the machine absolutely waterproof. "We are satisfied that the merchant who wants quick, speedy, inexpensive delivery de-livery will find tiic Buick car the machine ma-chine for his needs." |