Fageol Motors Company Make Important Announcements

Two announcements of unusual interest to buvers of motor truck equipment are being made this month-by the Fageol Motors Company, pioneer west coast builders of heavy hauling equipment. One of these announcements tells of the coming of a new two-and-a-half ton truck called the "Redman" and the other deals with a new departure in the finishing of trucks, wherein each model is painted a brilliant, distinctive color.

Given its name because Fageol officials believe that it fittingly interprets the speed, stability, endurance and performance of the Indian runner, the Fageol Redman is expected to receive a popularity among truck buyers approaching the success of the Fageol Flyer Fo.yrr and Six.

Measuring up to Fageol standards in every respect, the Redman boasts at least one new feature which makes it unique in the two-and-a-half ton field. This feature is the installation of Westinghouse amplifier vacuum brakes as standard equipment. These brakes, which are internal ex- the Fageol Motors Company, shows the parts equipment to be- of typical Fageol quality. The motor is a six-cylinder job produced to Fageol requirements by the Waukesha Motors Company and equipped with the Ricardo high turbulence head. Its S. A. E. rated horsepower is 33.75, and it has 3.75 in, bore, a 4.5 in. stroke, and a seven bearing crankshaft. The carburetor is the Zenith SV-5, with 1.25 in. intake. The ignition is Robert Bosch and the generator and starter are Delco-Remy. Spicer universal joints and an S. K. F. midship bearing feature the driver shaft, and Timken bearings are used elsewhere throughout the job. The cooling system of the Redman features a one-piece cast aluminum radiator with cellular type core, the shell being cushioned on the frame with thick moulded rubber pads and water is circulated by a centrifugal pump. The standard transmission is'the Brown-Lipe four speed, with the option of a fourth, or overdrive forward speed. panding on the rear wheels, are said to be superior to fourwheel brakes in the factor of control of heavy-duty equipment, at the same time escaping the handicaps of the lattCr. Braking is made still more certain on the Redman by the use of American Brake Block lining, agreed by brake expgrts_to represent the most advanced thought in its field. The Redman's braking equipment is claimed by the manufacture-rs to- permit the carrying of capacity loads over any type of road witho-ut loss of positive controi and consequent risk, an economy factor which, it is believed, will be.of real value to truck purchasers.

Heavy, pliant spring construction is noted. The springs are of chrome vanadium steel thoughout, the front spring being of 9 leaves with a measurement of 41 in. x 2.5 in. and the rear is an overload spring having 12 leaves over dimensions of 56 in. x 3 in. Dual wheels are standard, taking 32x6 tires throughout.

The Redman is said to be capable of continued high speed with a full load in perfect safety and, in keeping with the new Fageol policy of color, it is painted a brilliant red.

A review of the Redman's specifications, as supplied by

In regard to the Fageol color policy, James H. Fort, general manager of the Fageol Motors Company, said, in a statemgnt to California Lumber Merchant, "the day of the ugly duckling truck is passing, and it is Fageol's purpos. to speed its departure. In the new Fageol models we are combining the finest mechanical ideas with ideals of beauty. Because truck operators are advertised by their equipment we are determined that every Fageol truck shall be one of which its operator may be proud, not only in performance but in sheer good looks. Consequently, Fageol trucks henceforth will be of graceful lines and will, in addition, be painted in bright, distinctive colors. The Fageol Flyer Six, for example, will be green with orange wheels, the new Redman will be red with aluminum wheels, and the big 1O-66 will be orange on the cab and lower hood section. The upper part of the hood will be jet black and a black stripe around the cab, and the wheels will be orang'e. Sp.cial paint jobs will, of course, be provided for, but these colors will be standard. It is Fageol's purpose to pioneer in truck beauty, just as it has in mechanical excellence."