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American 24-Passenger Omnibus, 40 H.P. American Motor Truck Co., Lockport, N. Y.
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BODY: Bus type; seats running from front to rear
SEATS: 24 passengers
WEIGHT: About 8,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 156 inches
TREAD: 62 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 inches
STEERING: Irreversible
BRAKES: On jack shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic, front; platform type, rear
FRAME: Steel channel
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 cast separately
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From main frame
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 clutch
CHANGE GEAR: Planetary type
SPEEDS: 2 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Side chain
Plymouth Truck. Commercial Motor Truck Co., Plymouth, Ohio
BODY: Stake or side board
CAPACITY: 3 to 5 tons
WEIGHT: 4,000–4,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 inch single
TIRES, REAR: 36 inch dual
BRAKES: Internal expansion, hub drums
FRAME: Channel steel braced
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front
COOLING: Water; honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Duplex friction
SPEED: 0 to 8 and 10 to 12 m.p.h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chains to spur gear reduction
Plymouth Sight-Seeing Vehicle. Commercial Motor Truck Co., Plymouth, Ohio
BODY: Cross seats, five or six
SEATS: 20 or 24 passengers
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 144 inches
TREAD: 56½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 inch single
TIRES, REAR: 36 inch double
BRAKES: Internal expansion on rear hub drums
FRAME: Channel steel braced
BORE: 5 in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front
COOLING: Water, honeycomb radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CHANGE GEAR: Duplex friction
SPEED: 0 to 12 and 15 to 20 m.p.h.
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chains to spur gear reduction
Panhard Delivery Wagon. Panhard & Levassor, New York
BODY: Delivery van
CAPACITY: According to H.P.
WEIGHT: According to H.P.
WHEEL-BASE: From 60 to 75 in.
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber or pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber or pneumatic
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: Three
SPRINGS: Reinforced
FRAME: Wood
HORSE-POWER: 10, 15, 18, 24, 35
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Krebs
MOTOR-CONTROL: On the steering wheel
CLUTCH: Leather and disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Chain
Panhard Truck. Panhard & Levassor, New York
BODY: Platform or van
SEATS: 2 in front
CAPACITY: According to H.P.
WEIGHT: According to H.P.
WHEEL-BASE: 115 inches
TIRES, FRONT: Solid rubber or pneumatic
TIRES, REAR: Solid rubber or pneumatic
STEERING: Worm and gear
BRAKES: Three
SPRINGS: Reinforced
FRAME: Wood
HORSE-POWER: 10, 15, 18, 24, 35
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Mechanical
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Sub-frame under body
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto
CARBURETER: Krebs
MOTOR-CONTROL: On the steering wheel
CLUTCH: Leather and disc
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 4 and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago 5-Ton Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Platform with cab in front
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 in. solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 in. solid rubber
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear driving wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 in.; STROKE: 6 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In front under cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Magneto or batteries
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanically driven force feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago Combination Pass. & Bagg. Car. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Passenger and baggage car
SEATS: 16 persons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical, separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel band with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago Coal or Gravel Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Tilting
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: in cylinder heads on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago Truck with Winch. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Platform truck with winch
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under driver's seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Forced feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chain
Chicago 6-Ton Coal Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: End delivery
CAPACITY: 12,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under driver's cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
Chicago 6-Ton Coal Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Side delivery
CAPACITY: 12,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump Spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
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