GASOLINE MOTOR BUSINESS WAGONS COSTING FROM $2,500 TO $3,999.
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Deere, Model I, 22 H.P. Deere Clark Motor Car Co., Moline, Ill.
PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 2 to 3 tons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in. (solid)
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in. (solid)
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On rear wheels and countershaft
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Rolled steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame
COOLING: Water; tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Expanding type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Logan Omnibus & Truck, Model M, 30 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Platform or optional
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,100 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ in. solid
STEERING: Worm gear
BRAKES: 4 contracting band; lever and air
SPRINGS: Full elliptic front; platform in rear
FRAME: Angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic inlet; mechanical exhaust
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Cross-frame to side rails
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler; chain-driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Contracting band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective type
DRIVE: Side chains
Logan 2 1–2 Ton Truck Model 14, 30 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
PRICE: $2,500
BODY: Platform, box body with top
CAPACITY: 5,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic front; platform, rear
FRAME: Heavy angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Cross members to side rails
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Contracting band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double side chain
Logan Truck, Model 12, 30 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, Ohio
PRICE: $2,525 (complete as shown)
BODY: Flat bed, stake and side boards
CAPACITY: 5,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Front, full elliptic; rear platform
FRAME: Heavy angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Cross members to side rails
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Contracting band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse, direct
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chain
Atlas Delivery Car, Type C, 30 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $2,600
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 3,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 102 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in. solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in. solid rubber
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Two double-acting band type
SPRINGS: 50 in. half elliptical front and rear
FRAME: Heavy section channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side frame
COOLING: Water
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry batteries or storage
IGNITION: Jump spark
CARBURETER: Special design
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc, metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding spur gears
SPEEDS: Three forward, one reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Logan Observation Car, Model 18, 30 H.P. Logan Construction Co., Chillicothe, O.
PRICE: $2,750
BODY: Side entrance, raised seats
SEATS: 20 passengers
CAPACITY: 5,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Full elliptic, front; platform, rear
FRAME: Heavy angle steel
BORE: 5½ in.: STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Cross-frame to side rails
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Contracting band
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Side chains
Reliance, Model "F," 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,750, chassis only
BODY: Special freight or passenger, to order
CAPACITY: 2 to 3 tons
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water, gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Reliance, Model F-F, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,900
BODY: Stake and side boards
CAPACITY: 2 to 3 tons
WEIGHT: 4,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2. Two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water, gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Reliance, Model F-A, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,950
BODY: Stake box
CAPACITY: 2 to 3 tons
WEIGHT: 4,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical; individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Reliance, Model F-D, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,950
BODY: Stake box
CAPACITY: 2 to 3 tons
WEIGHT: 4,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water, gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Reliance, Model F-E, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,950
BODY: Stake and side boards
CAPACITY: Three tons
WEIGHT: 4,300 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical; individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Reliance, Model F-G, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $2,950
BODY: Panelled express
CAPACITY: Two tons
WEIGHT: 4,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water, gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Sayers and Scovill 1 1–2 Ton Truck, 25 H.P. Sayers and Scovill, Cincinnati, Ohio
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: As required
CAPACITY: 3,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,600 pounds (chassis)
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 60 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 3½ in.
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: Contracting on shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under seat
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal expansion
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Under hand wheel
DRIVE: Double side chain
Atlas Passenger Car, Type D, 30 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Any style to specifications
CAPACITY: 18 passengers
WEIGHT, 4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches, solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ inches, solid
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Two double-acting band type
SPRINGS: Half elliptical
FRAME: Heavy section channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: Two vertical in front; double-acting
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery or storage
CARBURETER: Special design
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle and spark
CLUTCH: Multiple disc, metal-to-metal
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding spur gears
SPEEDS: Three forward, one reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever; selective system
DRIVE: Shaft
Atlas, Type A, 24 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Express, stake or platform
CAPACITY: Two tons
WEIGHT: 5,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in. solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in. solid rubber
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Two, inside and outside drum
SPRINGS: Full elliptical front; half elliptical rear
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT; Inlet and exhaust on side port
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery or storage cells
CARBURETER: Special Knox
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever on top steering wheel
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding spur gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward, one reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Frayer-Miller, Type A, 24 H.P. Oscar Lear Automobile Co., Columbus, O.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Stake platform
CAPACITY: 3 tons
WEIGHT: 3,450 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 112 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Two sets, internal and external
SPRINGS: Semi-platform type
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 41/16 STROKE: 5⅛ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Cylinder heads
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Forced air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery and dry cells
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Internal expanding type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Atlas, Model A, 24 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Full panel with top
WEIGHT: 5,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 96 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: On rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full elliptics front, half elliptics, rear
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry or storage cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding spur gear type
SPEEDS: 3 forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Reliance, Model F-B, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Stake, top and curtains
CAPACITY: Three tons
WEIGHT: 4,600 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical; individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Reliance, Model F-C, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Top wire screens and curtains
CAPACITY: Two tons
WEIGHT: 4,200 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 42 x 4 in., Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical; individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Manhattan, 1 1–2-Ton Delivery Wagon. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $3,00
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 3,000 pounds
WEIGHT: About 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 120 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On countershaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Half elliptic
FRAME: Pressed 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 battery
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, with cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Individual clutch type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Double chain
Worth Sight-Seeing Car, Model F. Worth Motor Car Mfg. Co., Evansville, Ind.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Cross seats, with top
WEIGHT: 3,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 132 inches
SEATS: 16 passengers
TIRES, FRONT: Pneumatic, 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: Pneumatic, 36 × 4½ inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
HORSE-POWER: 60
BORE: 5 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under hood from main frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Governor, spark and throttle
DRIVE: Double chain
Atlas, Type B, 24 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,200
BODY: Express stake or platform
CAPACITY: Three tons
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 in. solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 in. solid rubber
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Two inside and outside rear drum
SPRINGS: Full elliptical front; half elliptical rear
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: Two; horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Inlet and exhaust in side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry battery or storage cells
CARBURETER: Special design
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Throttle lever on top steering wheel
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding spur gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward, one reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Atlas Truck, Model B, 24 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,200
BODY: Fixed stake
CAPACITY: 3 tons
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, full elliptics; rear, half elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry and storage cells
CARBURETER: Special design
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Atlas Truck, Model B, 24 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,200
BODY: Full panel top
CAPACITY: 3 tons
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Full elliptic front; half elliptic, rear
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry or storage battery
CARBURETER: Special design
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Atlas Truck, Model B, 24 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,200
BODY: Removable stake body
CAPACITY: 3 tons
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, full elliptics; rear, half elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry or storage battery
CARBURETER: Special design
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
Atlas Express, Model B, 24 H.P. Knox Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,200
BODY: Express
CAPACITY: 3 tons
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 114 inches
TREAD: 58 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Heavy irreversible wheel type
BRAKES: Internal and external on rear wheels
SPRINGS: Front, full elliptic; rear, half elliptic
FRAME: Channel steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: Two, horizontal
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In side ports
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry and storage cells
CARBURETER: Special design
LUBRICATION: Mechanical oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Selective system
DRIVE: Direct spur gear
3-Ton Truck. Autocar Equipment Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,250
BODY: Platform stake or rack sides
CAPACITY: 3 tons
WEIGHT: 4,800 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 95 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear drums
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Oak armored with steel plates
BORE: 411/16 in.
STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water, cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Conical type
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double chain
Reliance, Model F-H, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $3,360, with slat seats, street car type; $3,420 upholstered seats and back
SEATS: 22 people
WEIGHT: 4,950 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 30 × 4 in., Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in., Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front, platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical; individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle; levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
Reliance, Model F-K, 28–30 H.P. Reliance Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $3,450
BODY: Omnibus
SEATS: 18 people
WEIGHT: 5,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 4 in.; Firestone solid
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: Four on rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
FRAME: Cold-pressed steel
BORE: 5⅛ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, two cycle
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On sub-frame
COOLING: Water, gear pump to tubular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage or dry cells
CARBURETER: Special
LUBRICATION: Mechanical individual pump for oil feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle levers on steering column
CLUTCH: Aluminum cone, leather-faced
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding gears
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Lever at right of driver
DRIVE: From bevel gear in transmission housing to jack shaft, and double chains to rear wheels
20-Passenger Car. Autocar Equipment Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Passenger brake
SEATS: 20 persons
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3½ in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 in.
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Wood, armored with steel
BORE: 411/16 in.
STROKE: 5½ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Opposite sides
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Leather-faced cone
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
"Commerce" Model 17, 30 H.P. American Machine Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Stake truck, separate drivers' cab
SEATS: 2 persons
CAPACITY: 2½ tons
WEIGHT: (chassis), 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 109 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm, nut and crank
BRAKES: Countershaft, two; rear hub, two
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic front; platform rear
FRAME: Rolled channel steel
BORE: 4¾ in.; STROKE: 4¼ in.
CYLINDERS: 4 in pairs
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Side pocket all on one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: On rolled channel steel cross bars
COOLING: Thermo-siphon; water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells and storage
CARBURETER: Standard
LUBRICATION: Force feed oiler, shaft driven
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Disc cork insert
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 speed forward, 1 reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever, selective system
DRIVE: Side chains
Manhattan, 2-Ton Truck, 50 H.P. Mack Bros. Motor Car Co., Allentown, Pa.
PRICE: $3,500 (chassis)
BODY: To order
CAPACITY: 4,000 pounds
WEIGHT: About 4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 121 inches
TREAD: 66 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4½ 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 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
Siebert Sight-Seeing Car, Model A, 24 H.P. The Shop of Siebert, Toledo, Ohio
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: 4 cross seats, rear entrance tonneau
SEATS: 20 persons
WEIGHT: 4,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 4 in., solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 34 × 4 in., solid rubber
STEERING: Worm and sector
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform front and rear
FRAME: I-beam and wood
BORE: 5½ in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 horizontal under body
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic inlet mechanical exhaust, both on one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-channel frame under car
COOLING: Water, flat tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed, automatic
LUBRICATION: Compression force feed sight oilers.
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary transmission
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side levers
DRIVE: Single chain to jack shaft, side chain to wheels
Chase 2-Ton Truck, Model I, 30–40 H.P. Chase Motor Truck Co., Syracuse, N.Y.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Express, stake cart or bus
CAPACITY: 4,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 x 3 in. twin solid
STEERING: Nut and screw
BRAKES: Transmission and rear wheel hub
SPRINGS: Front full elliptic, rear semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: 2 cycle; no valves in cylinders
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side of frame
COOLING: Forced air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward speeds and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Knox, Model 102, 16–20 H.P. Knox Automobile Co., Springfield, Mass.
PRICE: $3,700
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 6 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
FRAME: Pressed steel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 7 in.
CYLINDERS: 2, opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: On top
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Horizontal, under body
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Multiple disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double side chain
American 3-Ton Truck, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,850 (chassis)
BODY: Platform
CAPACITY: Three tons
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 64 inches or 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Worm and nut
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, individual
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Main frame, under seat
COOLING: Water; spiral tube radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic float-feed type
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark, throttle and governor
CLUTCH: Metallic disc
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever and foot pedal
DRIVE: Side chains