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DEDICATED TO THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF CHRYSLER AND DESOTO AIRFLOW
MODEL AUTOMOBILES AND RELATED HISTORY AND LORE.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AIRFLOW CLUB OF AMERICA A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED JUNE 1962.
AIRFLOW NEWSLETTER
Published by and for members of the Airflow Club of America Incorporated--a
non-profit organization. Any person of good character who has submitted an
application for membership may become an active emeber upon payment of dues.
Dues are normally $6.00 annually (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) and entitle members to
all benefits extended by the club or itsofficers. New memberships conferred
after November 1st include all of the following year. The purposes of the
club are (1) the preservation, restoration, and exhibition of Airflow cars
and trucks, (2) the collection, recording, and preservation of Airflow historical data, (3) the disemination to the public of the story of Airflow
contributions to the automotive world and (4) the promotion of good fellowship and cooperation among members.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS--(1) All written ads will be free to members and
will run for two months. (2) Picture ads will cost $3.00 per month per picture.
Sharp, clear, black & white photos must be furnished to the Newsletter.
(3) Airflow ads only, other Chrysler products ads will be inserted on a space
available basis, no non-Chrysler products ads. (4) Ads must be limited to 50
words, non-Airflow ads will be severely edited. (5) All ads must be submitted
on cards or card sized paper. (6) NO CARS FOR SALE ADS ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRICES.
(7) Monthly deadline is the 15th unless 'otherwise specified in Newsletter
previously.
BACK ISSUES of some 1969-1972 Newsletters available in limited supply at 35#
per copy. The Carl Breer Memorial Issue (Jan 1971) available at $1.50. Any
overage because of issues not being available will be refunded.
AIRFLOW CLUB METAL LICENSE EMBLEMS $2.00 each pp. Specify which style-mounting tab pointing up or mounting tab pointing down. Order from
Fred Rieger, Rt. 1 Houston Rd., Waynesville, Ohio 45068.
CLUB OFFICERS
President
Johnnie McLean
Vice-President
Hardy Trolander
Secretary
Ben F. Sloter
Treasurer
Jack Stephenson
Western Region Director
Bill Gordon
Central Region Director
Jack Culver
Eastern Region Director
Fred Kriszat
Editors
Herman & June Spacek
Technical Editor
Ross Mac Lean
Chief Judge
Ellis Claar
Special Projects Chairman
O. P. Higbee
Historian
Paul Criswell
8554 Boyson St.
Downey, Calif. 90242
1475 President St.
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
2750 E. Spring St.
Long Beach, Calif. 90806
3153 Indiana Ave.
South Gate, Calif. 90280
2029 Minoru Dr.
Altadena, Calif. 91001
1607A
Dodge City, Ks. 67801
12638 Friar Place
Philadelphia, Pa. 19154
3930 Rochester Rd.
Topeka, Kansas 66617
601 Newton
San Fernando, Calif. 91340
140 Craig Dr.
Greensburg, Pa. 15601
332 Ash
Ardmore, Okla. 73401
215 Leonard Ave.
North Apollo, Pa. 15673
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FEATURE CAR--1934 Chrysler Airflow Imperial CV
owned by Jerry & Page Schlegel
Forest Grove, Oregon
In 1936 a strange looking behemoth of a
car came to our town and it seemed everyone
tu 'd out to inspect it. It was the largest
k
pab-anger
car I had ever seen. Tear dropped
by design and nearly as wide as it was long,
a bigger impression on a child a car will
never make. Of course, it was an Airflow.
Thirty years later, after obtaining my own
Airflow, I traced that first car down. I
fully expected to find a CW at least, if I
ever found it. The son of the original
owner still has it and surprise! It is a Si-;2
DeSoto four door sedan. This proved to me
more than anything else that the Airflow was
far ahead of its time. Cars haven't changed
much in 35 years later, but compared with the
narrow, boxy shaped cars that came before it,
the Airflow really was a change.
This apparently set the stage for my acquisition of the CV. A friend of mine and
myself started looking for an Airflow early
in the fifties. In 1957 we checked out an
ad in a Portland paper--"1934 Airflow $45."
Upon finding the address, the lady said no
one answered the ad, except a junk dealer who
made an offer and she took it. Adding that
she sure was lucky to get rid of that monstrosity. We traced down the dealer, bought
an trove it 75 miles home.
_figinally, it was to be just a fun car
to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon ride, but
after noticing a magazine ad at the dentists
office saying a national Airflow Club was
being formed, my wife joined us for a surprise. I must concede too, that its a comfort
to know there are other nuts in the world who
think Chrysler Corporation really "came
through" in 1934.
The only connection to our car's paotis
that someone recognized the car as the one
that used to be up at Mount Hood, (Oregon's
highest peak) a year round ski area. According to him it was used and abused by anybody who wanted to use it for transportation
around the ski areas and the cabins at the
base of the mountain. He also said if any
car ever was abused--it was. Packed full of
kids and equipment, ramming snow banks, etc.
One can easily see part of her past was
colorful if not glorious. Surprisingly, except for fenders, it was pretty straight
(a tribute to its semi unit construction.)
The most difficult part in reconditioning
t car so far was in finding the bumpers.
Ar s five years looking for them. Bill
Honeycutt of Spokane, Nash., and Wally Johnson
of Vancouver, Wash. came to my rescue.
I sent them to be straightened and rechromed so they would arrive at the plating
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shop on a ,F riday. Sandgy's paper had rarge
headlines, "Allied Plating Company Burns to
the Gruund--100% Loss." Needless to say 1
was in Portland Monday morning and after finding the manager he showed me twisted and burnt
bumpers about 12' deep and covering thousands
of square feet where the building once stood.
He said the second floor was stored full of
bumpers and bumpers that came in Friday would
be on first floor under all of these others
somewhere. But it wouldn't matter because
burnt bumpers are worthless.
I felt pretty bad that night. The next
day the truck line called to say they couldn't
deliver the bumpers to the platers because of
the fire, and what did I want to do with them.
Now I must say "thanks" to all those dock work•
ers for working so slow as not to get those
bumpers to their destination on time. (Note:
it is so much easier now--the club has '34
bumpers project going on and I suggest if
you need those bumpers contact our president.)
ky brother Jim and I overhauled the engine
just prior to the 1970 meet in L.A. We drove
it down there to break it in. Changed oil in
San Francisco on the way down and added a
quart at the Meet. We drove 990 miles home
and it was down about a pint, so I am convinced
the way to break in an engine is on a long
trip. At first we were plagued with overheating problems upon rebuilding the engine.
None of the usual remedies helloed. We removed thermostat, checked for upside down
head gasket, unhooked heat riser, etc., but
nothing helped. In a desperate move Ae rerouted the small vent hose that connects
radiator to surge tank so it didn't have a
trap of water in it. Presto! No more heating troubles. I found out the hard way that
the hose may not look as neat running over
the radiator brace, but it will relieve the
pressure in the radiator.
Though the car isn't done and probably
never will be there is one thing I can't do
now. That is to take some "before" pictures.
I sure would like to see the car again as we
first found it. If there is anyone reading
this and is ready to start in on their "big"
project be sure to take pictures at start and
throughout restoration.
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ACA EMBLEM JACKET LATCHES
in color. 3" x 5", real pretty. $1.25 each
postpaid. Send orders to O. F. Higbe or
Johnnie McLean (addresses inside front cover)
make checks payable to Airflow Club of
America.
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BUTTON UP WITH AN ACA NAME BUTTON
FEATURE FAMILY- -Sam .)orothy Scoles
Lakewood, California
Dot was born and raised in Massachusetts
and has lived in California since 1955. I
came here in 1953 after being released from
the Army. I was born in Kansas, but was
raised and have lived in Oklahoma until I
came out here in 1953.
Having been in the food business before
and also in the service, I immediately went
to work for Safeway Inc., a large food chain.
It was here, directly over the beef roasts,
that we met. I was managing the meat market
and she had come in with someone I knew who
introduced us. (haybe it was over the ground
beef), anyway we have been married for four
years now.
It must have been in the early part of
1969 that I first became interested in the
Airflow. This was several miles north of San
Francisco, catching a fleeting glimpse of
the unusual lines of the Airflow as I was
driving along. I immediately turned around
to go back to make an inspection of it.
Perhaps I am getting a little ahead of
myself, but this small event happened while
Dottie and I spent a year living in the San
Francisco area. Shortly after we were married
I had changed my employment to the California
Department of Agriculture as an inspector.
The Bureau had sent me to the San Francisco
area on an assignment that lasted for a year.
Our permanent home is in Lakewood. We could
have stayed in the Bay Area but our friends
and interests are in Southern California.
Anyway, we both agreed we couldn't take those
cold wet winters up there.
We have both belonged to the Airflow Club
for a little over a year now. The club is
exciting and there is always an event in
which to look forward. Also we have met and
made friends with a lot of people thr o ugh the
club.
Buttons are 2 inches in diameter, made of
metal and plastic with safety pin on back.
They are air and water tight. Buttons
feature the 3 color ACA Emblem and are
personalized with member's name. Equip
the entire family and wear them proudly.
$1.00 each. Print name exactly like you
want it on button. Support your Club.
To place your order make check payable to
Airflow Club of America and mail to Bill
l3ordon, 2020 Minoru Dr., Altadena, Calif.
91001
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FROM EASTERN REaION DIRECTOR
After a number of delays and sundry difficulties it looks like the Eastern Region,
Airflow Club of America is now reorganized.
Without going into further details, what
with the press and Ilrgency of the moment
yours truly has accepted, with humility,,
position of director knowing full well that
Rich Case's administration will be a "tough
act to follow." The success of last year's
National meet certainly attests to that.
nn any event, we shall endeavor to continue cultivating both the growth of the
Eastern Region and participation and comradship among its many members. Incidently,
and to divert for just a moment, as an "old
car nut" in general I have in the past joined
"ftrent clubs of other make vehicles, with
some of these clubb, boasting memberships
much larger than ours, but I haven't seen
anything like the cohesiveness, willingness
to cooperate, enthusiasm and general friendliness that exists in our AF Club. Make no
bones about it, it's a big club inspite of
its size.
Our immediate future plans call for our
annual show awards and meeting at Hershey in
Oftober. As in the past we are planning an
AF booth. If someone knows where we could
borrow a lightweight glass display case and
suitable unusual display material for Hershey, it would be appreciated. There is one
policy which we will be "pushing," able it
with what possibility of success we don't
know and that is THE CLASSIC AIRFLOW.
The feasibility of this subject has been
brought up in previous meetings. We all
know that the custom bodied Imperials are
considered elite members of this group, as
they should. I happen to believe that the
Airflow series in the Chrysler products
lineup should also qualify, particularly
when the low priced, mass produced cousins
i the Packards, Cadilacs, Lincolns and
&burns enjoy membership in this so called
highly bred, exclusive group. Not only is
the Airflow's genealogical relationship to
its Derham and LeBaron bodied cousins established but the Airflow is so distinctly
unique, and indeed, superior to the ordinary
(or any?) Packard, Cadilac etc. that to
exclude them is somewhat fraudulent. Those
who would exclude the Airflow generally
argue that the "Classic" is chosen on the
basis of its esthetic merit in styling,
exterior as well as interior. Well, if that
be the case, whose design captured the Monte
Carlo International Excellence in styling
awards for both 1934 and 1935? And the
interior of the Airflow car was never "overstuffed Victorian" (which they really never
required because of their superior ride) but
it was a styling that even today elicits
comments on its attractivness and practicality. So where is the argument? And on performance, who won the 72 official AAA performance awards in 34? But, of course, we
didn't have an Ab Jenkins driving. Could
'Iat have mattered?
lb' As a committee of one I propose we orient
our references (verbal, written, promotional
etc.) to the "Classic Airflow." This is as
good a way to start as any. In any case
you'll see these rifirences in the future in
the Eastern Region. At worst, this might
upset the egos of a few snobbish production
Classic owners. Maybe they isn't like us
for it bat at least they won't be able- to
ignore us, and they'll certainly come to
respect us.
In conclusion, we will medal' the support and assistance we can get. The prior
success of the Eastern Region has been, in
no small part, the result of many people
participating and lending their assistance
to the Club's activities.: Believe me when I
say your help will be needed and most appreciated. I regret that Kay and I probably
won't be able to steer our SE to Colorado
this year-we had hoped to-but Uncle Chrysler
pre-empty the month of August for a myriad
of activities, mainly new product training,
so we'll have to wait till next year. In
the meantime, best wishes to all-and happy
(Classic) Airflowing. ----Fred Kriszat
ATTENTION WESTERNERS FOR APRIL EVENT
All members planning on going on the wild
flower tour in Lancaster, Calif. April 29th
meet at Ross & ?Lary Jane Mac Lean's, 601
Newton St., San Fernando, Calif. Phone 3613625. Coffee and donuts will be served
from 8:30 to 10:00 AM and then we'll caravan
on to Lancaster.
Rumors are there will be a travel-log
made of this tour to be shown to car clubs
and other interested groups. Let's get our
Airflows and members on the screen. Hope
all will attend, if not for the weekend, at
least plan on the Wild Flower Tour and the
lamb bar-b-que Saturday. Wor overniters-motel etc. info call Bill Gordon 213-797-2615
ITEMS OFFERED BY THE AIRFLOW CLUB OF AMERICA
For 3"x5" Club Emblem jacket patches send
$1.25 each pp to O.P. Higbee or Johnnie Mc
Lean. AT-Airflow gear shift boot send $15
to 0.P. Higbee or Johnnie McLean. State
whether you want black or brown. For new
clutch & brake pedal pads send $5.75 for
brown or $5.25 for black to 0. P. Higbee.
For your new gas pedal send your old gas
pedal which will be stripped of the old
rubber and new moulded on and $10 (state
whether you want black or brown) to Johnnie
McLean. For your ACA name button featuring the Airflow Club emblem send $1.00 each
and your name printed exactly like you want
it on the button to Bill Gordon. Make all
checks payable to Airflow Club of America.
Addresses on inside front cover.
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Parting out 1935 C-1 4dr.New 1935 Plymouth
Rt front fender; Misc. Chrysler, Plymouth
steel & wood wheels. Wayne Heise, Lot 537,
2012 W. Excelsior Ave., Hopkins, Minn 55343.
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1934 DeSoto SE Parts Manual. Near mint. $13.
pp & insured. Sherwood Kahlenberg, 16740
Valerio St., Van Nuys, Ca. 91406
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ginal coil, liscense plate light lens, chorine
molding for parking light. Wayne Heise,
Lot 537, 2012 W. Excelsior Ave, Hopkins,
Minn. 55343
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C-1 left front & right rear fencers, most of
things on dash. 1934 DeSoto dash items and
wheels. Marvin Green, Boyden, Iowa 51234
17801
Aluminum cylinder head for C7 Chrysler, S1
DeSoto, in very highly repairable condition.
Bolt pattern is same as DeSoto Airflows. What
have you got to swap? Ross MacLean, 601 Newton,
San Fernando, Cal. 91340
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For 1936 Chrysler C-9 Coupe new valve sea'
inserts. Could use whole set of 6 or samp.I.to same made for my car. Chic Kramer, Putnam
Pike, Box 313 Smithfield,RI.02917
For 1936 DeSoto 4dr S-2: speedometer, instrument cluster, tail lights, trunk hinges,
Johnny Bean, 2801 SE Ninth Ave., Portland,
Ore. 97202 ph 203-235-1223
Radio control head or complete radio in repairable condition for 1936-1937 Chrysler
Airflow. Need Cl° outer running board trim
strips, need not be mint, but should be dent
free and reasonably straight. Need 1936
Chrysler Airflow bumper inner end covers,
many other items. Pay your price or swap.
Ross Mac Lean, 601 Newton, San Fernando, Ca.
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1 3 bar bumper complete (like new) for front
or rear of 1934 Airflow Chrysler CU, CV, CX.
Bruce Creveling, 444 Awl St., Sunbury, Pa.
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For 1937 C17 Airflow: Headlight & tail light
lenses; carb. air cleaner; center hood chrome
strip. :Dick Snook, 710 S. Marvin, Tuscon,
Arizona 85710 Ph 602-296-4079
Cross bars & the left side of the grille;
fender skirts & a water temperature gaug e
1935 C-1. R. A. Zornes, 4020 E. 32nd Ave
--- Spokane, Wash. 99203 nr
For Sale: 1936 & 1937 Chrysler 8 parts; many
Airflow Chrysler & DeSoto parts; rear axles
complete motor & transmissions etc. set of
headlamp boxes for 1934 DeSoto; set of
gauges for 1936-1937 Chrysler Airflow; dome
lights; new rear fender for 1936 C-9 Sedan
$35.; 1936 S-2 gauges set dash; 1934 Desoto
5 good wheels; 1935 DeSoto aluminum head;
1935 DeSoto rearend & trans; 1934 CV rear e
end; 1935 C-2 engine etc. Chic Kramer, Putnam Pike, Box 313, Smithfield, RI. 02917
A good grille for a 1937 Plymouth Pickup.
Herman Spacek, 3930 Rochester Rd., Topeka,
Kansas 66617
PARTS WANTED
1935 Airflow DeSoto SG 4dr Sedan, Gargoyla
grey. Feature car in NL Dec 1970. Has overdrive & in good running cond. New tires,
drive anywhere. $1700. Bruce Creveling,
444 Awl St., Sunbury, Pa. 17801
FOR 1935 C-1 Chrysler Airflow: fuel tank
#621802, hood lock handle #498753, running
board chrome, hubcaps #622842, grille emblem
#640582, service manual, sales literature.
Robert Fitzgerald, Box 61A Ave D, Atlantic
Highlands, New Jersey 07716.
1936 C9 differential gears or complete assy;
outside door handle hubcaps; rubber weather
strip for hood, rear windows, trunk lid,
cowl vents, windshield, fender skirts; rubber
fender skirt latch gromets. Generator, ori-
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CARS FOR SALE
1057 Chrysler Airflow C-17, original & comp.
New paint(Skytint blue), good running cond.,
interesting history. (See March 1968 NL). New
chrome in rear vents & headlamp covers. $1500.
Rev. A. Wallace Johnson, 1004 N.W. 53rd. St.,
Vancouver, Wash. 98663 Ph 206-694-1341
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Chrysler 1936 Airflow C-10. New floors, body
sanded and primed, engine rebuild, needs u%
holstery, windows & some instruments. Hasaj
chusetts registered & inspected in 1971. Has
been blocked up, covered with plastic all
winter. $975. Robert O'Connor, 156 Church St.
North Adams, Mass. 01247 413-633-3489
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OverdriN
Gives the Effect of Two High Gears
Ratio's Are
4.30 & 3.04...
Shifting Is Automatic
BY HAROLD F. BLANCHARD
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VERYONE must appreciate the advantages of
having two high gears, one for acceleration and
hill-climbing, and the other for smooth, economical running at high speed. One way to
obtain the result is to use a dual-ratio rear axle, but a
similar effect may be achieved by placing a silent, twospeed transmission back of the regular three-speed
transmission, and it is this plan which Chrysler has
recently adopted. The device is standard on the Chrysler Imperial and Imperial Custom Eights, and optional
on the Chrysler Eight and the DeSoto.
With the two-speed transmission in direct, the 4.3
rear axle ratio provides excellent acceleration and hillclimbing ability. But when the other speed is engaged,
the engine is geared up so that the overall ratio between
it and the wheels becomes 3.04 to 1 and cuts engine speed
down nearly 30 per cent. Helically cut, planetary gears
are used for the "overdrive" so that it is perfectly silent.
The overdrive, by the way, is adequate for most hills.
Let's put a prospect behind the wheel of one of these
new cars without telling him about the overdrive. He
goes through his gears as usual and when he gets into
high he starts out of town. - So far, he sees nothing
unusual about the car. However, once he is on the
open road, any time he exceeds a speed of 40 m.p.h.
and then lifts his foot from the accelerator, a miracle
happens—for he notices that there is a marked reduction in engine speed because the device has automatically
shifted into the overdrive. The engine is much smoother
and quieter. Unless his ears are very sensitive he does
not hear the shift. But he is pleasurably conscious of
the way the car glides along because of its slow-running
engine—at 50 m.p.h., the engine turns 1500 r.p.m. in
the overdrive, as against 2200 r.p.m. in direct.
The car stays in the overdrive down to 35 m.p.h. At
any speed below this figure, if he lifts his foot, the
overdrive goes back into direct. He notices the change
by the increase in engine revolutions. The shift itself
cannot be heard.
When in the overdrive, if he wishes exceptional
acceleration or unusual hill-climbing ability, he may
shift to second. The overall ratio between engine and
rear wheels then becomes 4.53, and inasmuch as the
gearing is adequately silent, this ratio becomes in effect
a third "high gear." This is also an excellent gear
for retarding the car while descending mountain grades.
If he then lifts his foot when running less than 35
m. p. h. the overdrive shifts to direct, and he is in
conventional second gear. Similarly if he should speed
up above 40 m. p. h. in conventional second, he goes
into the overdrive with second still engaged.
"Ross Mac Lean Collection"
It must be emphasized that he has secured these
important improvements in car performance without
knowing that the device is on the car. There is nothing
new for him to learn. He operates the car as usual.
The overdrive unit has a conventional free-wheel
built into it. The free-wheel is automatically locked
out in the overdrive but operates in direct. Both the
free-wheel and the overdrive may be locked out by pulling out a button on the dash.
According to Chrysler engineers, the adoption of the
overdrive improves fuel economy 15 per cent and cuts
oil consumption in half. It is stated that because of
the added smoothness, the average driver will increase
his cross-country average 10 m. p. h. by its use. The
overdrive should result in a marked increase in engine
life. A rough estimate is that engine wear is cut in
half, and if MoToR may venture an opinion, so also
are noise and vibration.
Referring to the sectional view of the overdrive
transmission, it will be seen that when the main ;haft is
in the position shown, the teeth on its right end mesh
with both the free-wheel cam and the centrifugal ,veight
assembly. In direct drive, the flow of power is indicated by the broken arrow, being from the mainshaft,
to the free-wheel cam, through the rollers to the freewheel housing which is integral with the tail shaft.
r'p HE overdrive is obtained with planetary gearing
and the shift is accomplished by centrifugal weights.
A central gear is freely mounted on the mainshaft but is
prevented from rotating by attaching it to a "cushion
hub" such as is used in the hub of a clutch plate. The
cushion hub in turn is bolted to the transmission case.
The central , gear is surrounded by five pinions on
needle bearings which are mounted in a suitable cage.
The'pinions mesh with an internal gear which is riveted
to the tail shaft assembly. A notched drum is attached
to the pinion cage. Examination of the gearing will
show that in direct drive this drum rotates more slowly
than the centrifugal weight assembly.
Each of the two centrifugal weights is held inward
by a coil spring until a speed of 40 m.p.h. is exceeded.
At this time, centrifugal force overcomes the resistance
of the springs and the weights tend to fly out. However, the outer surfaces of these weights are so curved
that they cannot enter the notches as long as they are
rotating faster than the drum.
But, just the instant the foot is lifted from the accelerator pedal, the engine, mainshaft, and weight assembly
slow down together. As soon as their speed reaches
that of the drum, the weights (Continued on page 108)
MOTOR for
NEEDLE BEARING
PINION
CUSHION
HUB
FREE-WHEEL HOUSING
FREE-WHEEL ROLLERS
TAIL SHAFT
LOCK 01.)
COLLAR
G EAR,
FREE WHEEL CAM
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PINION CAGE
CENTRIFUGAL WEIGHT ASSEMBLY
INTERNAL GEAR
NOTCH
The two-speed overdrive transmission is placed at the rear
of a conventional three-speed transmission. The illustration
above shows the overdrive in direct. At any speed exceeding 40 m.p.h. if the accelerator pedal is released, the weights
fly out and lock into a drum, thus bringing the planetary
gearing into action for the overdrive. The weight meekanism in both "in" and "out" positions is shown at the left
SPRING - BACKED
BALL
CUSHION HUB COILSPRING
FREE-WHEEL
PINION CAGE
NOTCH
INTERNAL GEAR
NOTCHED DRUM
CENTRIFUGAL WEIGHT ASSEMBLY
MARCH 1934
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Chrysler "Overdrive" . .f,,o;ncopnatgient
are able to insert themselves in the closely fitting notches. The
chanism is now locked in the overdrive. The path or
aver in overdrive is indicated by the black arrow. The "cushion hub" previously mentioned softens the shock of the shift so
that you have to listen hard to hear it. It also removes the
last vestige of noise from the gearing.
Looking at the centrifugal weight pictures, it will be noted
that a spring-backed lock ball helps to hold the weights in
either their inner or outer position. This feature prevents
"wandering" of the weights at some critical speed, and it also
causes the overdrive to cut in at 40 m. p. h. and cut out at 35.
When the weights are at their inner position, both the lock
ball and the main coil spring are resisting .centrifugal force,
requiring, in this case, a speed of 40 m. p. h. to overcome both.
But when the weights are in their outer position, the spring
must overcome both the lock ball and centrifugal force, which
means that centrifugal force must drop far below its former
value before the spring is able to overbalance both this force
and the resistance of the lock ball. A walking beam (not
shown) connects the two weights so that they act in unison.
Both free-wheel and overdrive are locked P ,t by sliding the
mainshaft to the right.
It is important to note that if the driver wishes to stay in
direct drive while exceeding a speed of 40 m. p. h. all he has
to do is be careful not to allow engine speed to drop to 30
per cent below propt-ller shaft speed. If he wishes to slow down
for traffic or a turn, he lifts his foot enough to allow the car to
free-wheel but with engine racing somewhat instead of idling.
The change to overdrive does not occur until engine speed has
dropped 30 per cent below propeller shaft speed.
Lubrication of the unit is supplied by the transmission.
. To add lubricant, remove transmission oil level plug and fill to
proper level. This will automatically take care of the overdrive. However, if the overdrive unit is dismounted or drained,
the oil level plugs should be removed from both transmission
and overdrive. Fill the transmission to proper level, then fill
the overdrive until lubricant flows out the oil level hole in
the transmission.
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NEW MEMBERS
David B. Shaw
2022 North 24th Place
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Ben Payne
3613 Redwood Ave.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90066
R. M. Knox
P. O. Box 910
Rock Island, Ill. 61201
Het Nationall Automobielmuseum
Leidschendam, Holland
First on the agenda is the announcement
of Fred Kriszat of Philadelphia, Pa., as
our new Eastern Region Director. Fred has
taken the reins from our old friend Rich
Case who has been such an able leader of
that region in the past. A big job well
done Rich, thanks for your effort.
Our 1934 Chrysler bumper bars are completed and are at present in my garage
where Jack and I are in the process of
crating them and getting them ready for
shipment. In fact, some will probably have
them by the time you read this. I will ship
them REA express collect, and then you will
owe me or the Club for the crating material
only.
Our jacket patches have arrived and look
real nice. The Western Region has chosen a
light yellow wash and wear jacket. The
patch stands out like a black eye on them.
Other regions may want to choose different
colors.
Ye old Western Region Director, Bill
Gordon, has come through with the personal
name pin or button. Information elsewhere
on this. Thanks Bill, we would never make
it without you.
Now, this concerns California members
only, but all others watch your legislation
very closely because the polititions and
legislators are looking at the old car hbbby
very closely for a source of new revenue.
California members may get hit for 2% of the
value of the car on eachcar they own that
is 15 years old or older, plus the license.
This law went into effect April 1st, unless
we have succeeded in buying some time. Bill
and I have attended one meeting of all car
clubs in California on March 16, and will
attend another on April 6th. Will finish
this message then.
Jack Stephenson, Bill Gordon, Duncan
Hickey, Ron Mitchell and I attended the
April 6th meeting of the Association of
California Car Clubs and it looks as though
I have ended up with a seat on the board
and also one on the by-laws committee. How
about tint, and I don't even have a set of
by-laws for the club of which I am president
Oh well, maybe I can learn something.
All members in all states watch your
legislation and report anything you don't
like to any officer of any old car club in
your state.
Don't forget your reservations at Boulder
for the 9th National Meet. We have ours
confirmed and are ready to leave anytime.
Johnnie McLean
WESTERN "POT LUCK"
Put 27 Airflow owners and enthuasists in
one room, add the culinary labor of love put
forth by the ladies, stir in gently the anticipation of a raffle, then spice with conversation about a never-seen-before Airflow.
These ingredients, when properly mixed (and
they were) made the pot luck held March 19th
at Sam and Dottie Scoles home in Lakewood
another very successful event. Our thanks
to the Telleson family of San Diego for
attending and helping make it that way. It's
always a pleasure to see our out of town
members.
Do you know what a white elephant is? Well,
the Western Region Kitty is $14.50 richer
from people trying to find out. This time it
turned out to be an ash tray, or was it a
candy dish? and an (or a)fondue. Jack
Stephenson spent quite some time just trying
to assemble it just prior to finding out what
it really was. Oh well, it was for a good
cause, Jack! First prize?? winner Betty
Hickey and second Jack Stephenson.
While trying to call the meeting to order
after the most delicious food brought by the
ladies, Western Director Bill Gordon seemed
to be having trouble getting the attention of
those present. This was soon cured when he
was presented with a genuine antique Cow
Bell, beautifully painted and decorated by
Angie Travers. Go gettum Bill, you got the
upper hand now, of the cow bell that is.
Loud, ain't it?
Well, the first order of business was the
discussion of the route to be taken while going to Denver, Colorado for the next National
Meet in August on the 18, 19, and 20th. Our
fearless tour director soon solved the probes
lem(?) by producing not one, but 3, yes three
beautifully prepared trip-tics (that's Auto
Club talk for pre-determined routes), right
Duncan? Just picture a full size pool table
covered with maps and completely surrounded
by people all trying to find an easy way to
make an Airflow do a hard job. You know.
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hot or hotter, high or low, north or south,
long or short distances, etc. Well needless
to say this discussion was tabled for a late:
time to give those present time to evaluate
the various situations. Really, I think to
listen to the better half's ideas.
Bill Gordon has several samples of bat le
that could be procured for club as well as
individual identification, several members
ordered one which was unanimously decided on.
They will be tentively priced at $1 each,
any member wishing more information should
contact Bill. Our jacket patches should be
coming soon and will sell for $1.25 each.
The next subject for discussion was the
AACA tour to the Lancaster area to view the
wild flowers. The Airflowers have been invited to attend and many of us are planning
on it. For details, see your March Airflow
news and watch the registration deadlines,
this should be a real goodie. Last, but not
the least by far, was a discussion on the
latest proposed tax by the State of California on our hobby, the collectible Automobile, as well as the antique and classic.
At this stage of the game, information is
rather sketchy but your officers are follow
ing all that is available to them. Meetings
are scheduled by many of the car clubs and
and the Airflow Club of America will be ably
represented. All members will be appraised
of any developments which will affect our
Club and our cars.
After the usual photo s :ssion, another
look at Sam's new Airflow, and maybe another
small sample of coffee & desert, the meeting
was adjourned and the members slowly trudged
to their respective vehicles and home for
another drab month of work before the next
Airflow activity. Those lucky people attending this time were: Angie & Les Travers, Lee
& Jack Stephenson, Betty & Johnnie McLean,
Pat & Sam Telleson with family, Mary Jane &
Ross MacLean & Rex, Verda & Bill Gordon,
Betty & Duncan Hickey, Doris & Gil Hyatt,
Lillian & Ron Mitchell & Beverly, Roberta
Freligh & Dale Cipra, Dottie & Sam Scoles
Ron Mitchell
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