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Show t " New Chevrolet Truck on Economy-Safety Run - w- j -l - -1,- . s ' ' i - - -; - 1 . . ? v j - i i i 55 f " V Xx W s x '( V ' . X - . x mEarrylng 3 10'000"lb- anient block from Los Angeles to New York, a l-ton Chevrolet truck one of the new 1936 models just introduced demonstrated that safe driving means economy. Speed limits were observed in every community, with 35 m.p.h. the maximum on the open road. The 3511.4 miles were completed on two quarts of oil and 308.6 gallons of gasoline, at a cost of 01.6 cents per mile, or one-third of a cent per ton mile. The entire run was completed without any mechanical failure, repairs, or even a scratched fender. The illustrations show the test truck and features of the new 1936 models. Coupe type cabs with solid steel roof, full-floating rear axle, and full-length water jackets, are some of the improvements. In the lower right, Harry Hartz, who drove the cross-continent test, is seen beside the 10,000-lb. block. The test was officially observed by the American Automobile Association. - |