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Show 1 FORD ANNOUNCES IMPROVED LINE OF BODY TYPES Changes are most pronounced Bodies longer,' lower and all-steel. Goes to colors in closed car.s Many other refinements made Brakes are longer, more powerful. Body changes and chassis refinements refine-ments more pronounced than any made since the adoption of the Model T chassis were announced here today by the Ford Motor Company. There will be no advance in pneo, it also was stated. Outstanding features of the improvements im-provements in both open and enclosed en-closed type are lower, alUteel botlies on a lowered chassis, complete new design in most body types, a chunge from black to color in closed cars, larger, lower fenders, nowly deigned deign-ed seats and larges, more powerful lirakes. Longer lines, effected through higher high-er radiotor and redesigned cowl and bodies are apparent in all the improved improv-ed Ford cars, but are especially pronounced pro-nounced in the open types. Wide crown fenders hung close to wheels contribute to the general effect of lowness and smartness. While Runabout and Touring car it-main black, the closed bodies are finished in harmonic color schemes, enhanced in nickel radiator. The Coupe and Tudor bodies are finished in deep channel green while the For-dor For-dor is rich Windsor Maroon. Greater comiort is provided ,for driver and passengers in both open and closeti cars by larger compartments, compart-ments, more deeply cushioned seats and greater leg room. Many new conveniences are also incorporated in the improved cars. In the Kunabout, Touring Car, Coupe I and Tudor, the gasoline tank is under die cowl and filied through an ingeniously ingen-iously located filler cap completely hidden from sight by a cover similar in appearance to a cowl ventilator. One-piece windshield and narrowed pillars in the Tudor and Coupe offer die driver greatly increased visibility and improved ventilation. Driving comfort is materially increased in-creased by lower seats, scientifically improved back resta and lowered steering wheel. Brake and clutch pedals ped-als are wider and more Conveniently spaced. ' Four Doors are now provided on the Touring Car and two on the Runabout Run-about permitting the driver to take his place from the left side of the Car. Curtains, held secure by rods, open with the doors. Most important in the mechanical changes are the improved brakes. The transmission brake drum and bands have been considerably increased in size which gives the foot brake softer and more positive action as well as longer life. The rear wheel brake of self energizing type. Cord tires are now a standard equipment equi-pment on all Ford cars. |