GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING $4,000 AND OVER.
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American 3-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 or 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic, platform type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle, and governor
CLUTCH: Metallic multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
The "Rapid," Model No. D-145, 24 H.P. Rapid Motor Vehicle Co., Pontiac, Mich.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Side entrance
SEATS: 25 passengers
CAPACITY: 2 ton
WEIGHT: 4,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Gear and sector
BRAKES: Internal on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full platform; front and rear
FRAME: Heavy angle iron
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanically operated
MOTOR SUSPENSION: 3-point
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical gear-driven oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chain
Hewitt 5-Ton Truck, 30 H.P. Hewitt Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WEIGHT: 7,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 168 inches
TREAD: 68 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in. (solid)
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in. (twin, solid)
STEERING: Rack and pinion
BRAKES: On rear wheels and driving shaft
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 4¼ in.; STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under hood, between seats
COOLING: Water; square tube radiator
IGNITION: Make-and-break
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and magneto
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Foot pedals
DRIVE: Double side chains
Miller 3-Ton Truck, Model B, 40 H.P. Miller Motor Car Co., Bridgeport, Conn.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: To order
WEIGHT: 3,900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 130 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 5 inches
STEERING: Gemmer double screw type
BRAKES: On rear wheels and countershaft
FRAME: Channel steel; angle steel, sub-frame
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Continental ring clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chains
Manhattan, 3-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,000 (chassis)
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 6,500 pounds (with body)
WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Double sweep
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Biddle-Murray, 3-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Biddle-Murray M'f'g. Co., Oak Park, Ill.
PRICE: $4,000
BODY: Stake platform or to order
CAPACITY: 3 tons
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Non-reversible
BRAKES: On propeller shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Single side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 4-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,250 (chassis)
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 8,000 pounds
WEIGHT: About 7,500 pounds with body
WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear drums
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
American 5-Ton Brewery Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Brewery type
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WEIGHT: 8,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptical; rear, semi-elliptical, platform type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separately
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame, under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple disc friction
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
5-Ton Truck, 45–50 H.P. Autocar Equipment Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 70 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 in.
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear drums
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Oak armored with steel plates
BORE: 5¼ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain
American 5-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,500
BODY: Covered stake platform
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WEIGHT: 8,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
STEERING: Irreversible type
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, semi-elliptic, platform type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, cast separate
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Multiple metallic disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains
Manhattan, 5-Ton Truck Chassis, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,800 (chassis)
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 7,940 pounds with body
WHEEL-BASE: 11 to 13 feet
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Double sweep
FRAME: Channel steel
BODY: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 12-Passenger Depot Car. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $4,800
BODY: Closed, rear, front or side entrance
SEATS: 12 persons
WEIGHT: About 4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 54 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, with cork insert
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 20-Passenger Bus, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Rattan cross seat with canopy top
SEATS: 20 persons
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On rear hubs and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 16-Passenger Car, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Cross leather seats with canopy top
SEATS: 16 persons
WEIGHT: About 5,500 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical with cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Miller 40 H.P. Sight-seeing Car, Model A. Miller Motor Car Co., Bridgeport, Conn.
PRICE: $5,000 (complete)
BODY: Cross seats
SEATS: 20 passengers
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 inches
STEERING: Gemmer double screw type
BRAKES: On rear wheels and countershaft
SPRINGS: Half elliptic, front; 3-point suspension, rear
FRAME: Channel steel; sub-frame, angle steel
CYLINDERS: 4, cast in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER; Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Continental ring clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double, side chains
Four-Wheel Drive Motor Truck, Model B, 45 H.P. Four-Wheel Drive Wagon Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
PRICE: $5,000
BODY: Stake
CAPACITY: 7 tons
WEIGHT: 13,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 171 inches
TREAD: 71 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Wood segments, 36 in. diameter
TIRES, REAR: Wood segments, 36 in. diameter
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Applied to all 4 wheels, on inner surface
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic and supplementary spiral
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENTS: Inlets in head, exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: With automatic mixture regulation
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Bevel power applied to all four wheels
Manhattan, 10–12-Passenger Bus & Baggage. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,500
BODY: Bus and baggage
SEATS: 10–12 persons
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 162 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb type radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Manhattan, 17-Passenger Bus, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,500
BODY: With cross seats and tonneau
SEATS: 17–20 passengers
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On rear hubs and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Direct from sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Manhattan, 20-Passenger Car, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $5,500
BODY: Cross leather seats
SEATS: 20 persons
WEIGHT: About 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 153 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From angle steel sub-frame
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto and dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Argus Truck, 28–32 H.P. Argus Import Motor Co., New York
PRICE: $5,500 (chassis)
BODY: Optional
CAPACITY: 4½ tons
WHEEL-BASE: 161 inches
TREAD: 68 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber, double
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Expanding type
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptical
FRAME: Krup pressed steel
BORE: 120 mm.
STROKE: 130 mm.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Both sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Bosch Magneto and battery
LUBRICATION: Pressure feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark and foot accelerator
CLUTCH: Cone leather
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 front and 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain drive