THURSDAY, NOVF.MRRp 1 ioeais of stored-up research re sults, and the advancements which came out of the Ford Motor Com pany’s intensive participation in the manufacture of war products.” Outstanding features of the car are: a more powerful engine, bet ter performance, longer life, im proved economy and a better ride. The new V-8 engine develops 100 horsepower, making it the most powerful Ford in the history of the company. Pre-war Fords were equipped with V-8 engines devel oping 90 horsepower. The chief exterior change is a newly designed radiator grille. The lou\ers are fewer in number and larger. They extend horizontally fiom fender to fender, enhancing a lower, broader appearance. Other exterior changes, Mr. Woodcock pointed out include a new hood ornament and a more elaborate rear deck ornamentation. In addition, a complete line of col ors will be available in the long wearing, durable Ford synthetic enamel paints. Luxury and eye-appeal are ac centuated in the interiors. Instru mentation is generally the same, but the styling and color schemes of the instrument panel are new. Upholstery will be available in mohair or broadcloth of several shades. Imitation wood grain pan els have given way to subdued panels that blend into the general interior color scheme. Durable, eye-appealing art-leath er decorates the door panels and interior trim. The thickness of the spring leaves has been reduced and their number increased. Shock absorbers have improved oil seals to prevent loss of fluid. The brakes also have received considerable attention. They are new and require less pedal pres sure. They are easier to adjust and feature a floating type shoe that seats itself. A Lincoln-type hand brake lev er has been adopted as standard equipment on all Ford models. Radiator brackets have been re designed to provide new radiator cushioning. The hood latch has been changed to a stamping for greater stregnth. Other improvements, according to Mr. Woodcock, include the use of self-locking nuts wherever pos sible to eliminate the necessity for using cotter pins; a fine new tool bag, made from artificial leath er, and a new car jack of ratchet type design. The latter replaces the friction type formerly used. Longer motor life is assured by the new tri-alloy bearings with which all Ford-made automobiles will be equipped. Their use on military vehicles prove they last two and one-half times longer than pre-war cadmium bearings. Improved cooling has been achieved by the adoption of a new radiator pressure cap that main tains a constant pressure of five pounds inside the radiator. Evap oration is reduced and winter anti freeze preserved. Ford is first in the low-price field to incor porate this feature in regular pro duction. Aluminum pistons equipped with four rings will be standard on all models. This, coupled with an improved rear main bearing seal, will effect further econo mies in oil consumption and pre venjt loss. The fuel pump has been im proved by adding a sediment bulb that can be easily removed for cleaning. A newly designed distributor virtually eliminates possibility of motor interference or stoppage re suiting from condensation or wat er seepage. The use of oil repel lent and long lasting Neoprene covering for ignition wires has eliminated another troublesome feature of pre-war motoring. All Ford models will feature oil bath air and oil cleaners as standard equipment, wartime use of these accessories having dem onstrated their value in prolonging engine life. Cylinder block heads for new V-8 engines have been made in ter-changeable, requiring a change in gasket design. Valve springs are shot-peened and rust-proofed for longer life. The main leaf on each spring is also shot-peened for added strength. A number of changes have been made in this rugged engine, thou sands of which power various mili tary vehicles. “Like the V-8,” Mr. Woodcock pointed out,' “the new 6-cylinder engine Teatures aluminum pistons and 4 rings for greater oil econ omy, the new, improved distribu tor, oil filter and oil filtered aid cleaner. It also has shot-peened and rust-proofed valve springs and a number of other features in corporated in the larger engine.” The exhuast manifold has been redesigned so that it is removed far enough from the fuel pump to eliminate the possibility of vapor lock. General engine performance of the Ford 6 has been stepped up by the use of a new, higher lift cam. It develops 90 horsepower at 3300 rpm. On The Banks of a Rocky; Stream Behold an emblem of our human mind Crowded with thoughts that need a settled horse, Yet like to eddying balls of foam Within this whirlpool, they each other chase Round and round and neither find An outlet nor a resting-place! 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POTTER Feed&Fertilizer Co. <- i iMSmf ,'v pp < /p-'. jp -; Wi \, - - ' «■" ' * , s m - * ' m l ' < ** «» . . '3 THE BLACK MOUNTAIN NEWS YOUR BEST FRIEND ON THE HIGHWAY! Probably the most maligned us ers of our public highways are the commercial truck drivers— those sturdy, hard working men who, throughout the length and breadth of the land, transport a large portion of all goods shipped. By day and by night, they wheel their Juggernauts over the high ways, millions of miles per month so that the rest of us can have the things we need, cheaper and quick er—and to the end that the move ment of materials and supplies so essential to our needs, may be speeded to the utmost. And yet the average motorist if he hasn’t thought the thing thru, is inclined to look upon these truck drivers as the bane of his existence —to be sworn at, resented and abused—without regard to the in dispensable sendees that they per form—without thought to the huge taxes paid by truckers for the use of the highways and without real ization of the fact that these cross country truck drivers are, as a group, the most experienced and cooperative motorists on the high way If given half a chance they will help you to pass in complete safe ty; they will warn you of danger immediately ahead, and flash you an “all clear” signal when they see the road is safe for you to pro ceed. But you have to know how to work with them. These cross country truck driv ers have a system of simple and efficient signals—a highway code that they have developed for their safety and convenience, and while this code was designed for their own use, they are always glad to share it with any motorist who is willing to accept it on a coopera tive basis. If you drive up behind a truck on a winding road, or at the approach to a hill, always give him a couple of short “toots” on your horn and then watch what he does. If he is in the middle of the high way, the first thing he will do is to pull over to the right side of the road—provided it is safe for you to pass. But until he can see annTluncheonetT? HOME COOKED MEALS A GOOD PLACE TO TAKE THE FAMILY Come In! See for Yourself! CHICKEN DINNERS! Without Backs, Necks or Wings safety ahead” for you, he may not do anything. Then you should be patient enough to wait for the “all clear” signal. Don’t forget that he can see the road ahead when you, in your car behind him, cannot. If he can see sufficiently far ahead to know that you can pass in safety, he may signal you to come on. He may either wave you on with his hand, or flash his rear “outline lights.” While this gives you your cue to pull out into the passing lane, it does not relieve you of the responsibility of satis fying yourself that the way is clear. Never try to thank him by wav ing your hand. Don’t even take your eyes off the road, but as you g° by, give him a couple of short friendly “toots” as a “thank you” signal. He’ll answer, and both of you will know, as you go on your way, that in each driver there is an understanding of what is meant by “the courtesy of the road.” But if you ever, start to pass a truck and see the driver wave his arm up and down, he is frantically warning you to get behind him and stay behind him. There is danger ahead! And it is probably ap proaching at ihgh speed! At other times, when you and a truck are passing in opposite di rections, he may flash his head lights two or three times ■to at tract your attention, or try to wave you down wih his hand or arm. Don’t think him silly. He is try ing to tell you something that is extremely important if you will only “listen” and interpret it cor rectly. Remember, he has just come over the highway that you are about to travel. He may consider your speed too dangerous for the road immediately ahead • or may be there has been an accident just around the next curve, and if you don’t slow down there’ll be an other. Or maybe he’s just being extra friendly and is trying to tell you, “Look out! Cop ahead!! Take it easy!!!” Whatever it may be, it’s some thing for your own good—and make no mistake about it. Better slow down and keep on the alert for the next mile or so. These systems of signals are not complicaetd. They were originat ed out of friendship of one truck driver for another. They work in a fraternity whete safe and ef ficient driving means much, and they are willing and glad to extend I the benefits and courtesies of their j mi I r Übiko Feeds, r ' -1/ Seeds and i »/ Fertilizers \ V' A phl* , WouttlO" __ o _ ' 1~~ '—. -1 * übik ° H ° rse ’ ste * r and Ho » Feeds, f-i Yr Alt AW Poultry and Turkey Rations Life V Guard Dog Feed. \ HOWARD \Y. R ATOM AX, Owner and Manager SWANNANOA FEED STORE fT CRUSHED STONE WASHED SAND DUNB R I K GROVE STONE & SAND CO. J. G. NORTHCOTT, Manager Phones: Black Mountain Day 2731 - Night 3841 SWANNANOA, N. C. Page Eleven code to the driving public, day or night. Carrol, daughter of Lt. and Mrs. Guy, was injured in a minor auto mobile aihident the other evening. The sudden stop of the car threw the little girl against th dashboard and displacd three teeth.