1929 Rugby T

Special features

  • 1,500 pound capacity

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Fast Mail Chassis with Panel Body$975.001
Fast Mail Chassis with Cowl$725.001

1 1929 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing

Serial number range

  • E-1201 to end (to the April 1929 plant closing)
  • L-1201 to end
  • T-1201 to end
  • C-1201 to end

Specifications

EngineSix-cylinder "L" Head, 2-7/8" bore by 4-3/4" stroke. Piston displacement, 185 cubic inches. Actual brake horsepower, 47 at 2600 R.P.M. S.A.E. rating, 19.84 horsepower. Nelson Bohnalite alloy pistons. Four point rubber mounted suspension.
CylindersCylinder cast en-bloc-detachable head.
CrankshaftFour main bearing crankshaft-bronze backed bearings
CamshaftMorse silent timing chain drive-adjustable.
Engine lubricationForce feed lubrication. Hall-Winslow open circuit filter mounted on engine.
Cooling systemCentrifugal water pump; ribbon cellular core radiator; water capacity, 12 quarts; 16" 4-blade fan, thermostatic control of water.
Gasoline supplyVacuum feed-Stewart Warner. Fuel tank capacity, 11-1/2 gallons at rear of frame on the bottom; gasoline gauge.
CarburetorTillotson economizer carburetor.
ClutchSingle dry plate-smooth-positive; enclosed in flywheel
TransmissionThree-speed selected in unit with engine; main shaft mounted on ball bearings; alloy steel hardened gears; direct drive 1 to 1; intermediate drive 1.77 to 1; low drive 3.32 to 1; reverse 4.2. Drive through Spicer universal joints; Hotchkiss type; tubular propeller shaft.
Front axleDrop forged I-beam; reverse Elliott type; heavy alloy steel steering knuckles mounted on ball thrust bearings; ball and socket steering rod connections; center point steer
Rear axleSemi-floating; spiral bevel drive gear and pinion; Timken roller bearings on axle shafts; drive pinion mounted on Timken roller bearings; differential mounted on large annular ball bearings; alloy steel axle shafts; drive gear and pinion mesh adjustable; axle housing trussed with heavy rod; gear ratio, 4-4/9 to 1.
BrakesFour-wheel Bendix three shoe, front 11" x 1-1/2", rear 11" x 1-1/2"; easy adjustment. Front and rear brakes foot and hand operated.
FramePressed steel; 5" deep 5/32" stock; four sturdy pressed steel cross members — heavily gussetted.
Chassis lubricationAlemite high pressure.
SpringsSemi-elliptic; front, 36" long, 1-3/4" wide — nine leaves; rear, 54" long, 1-3/4" wide — twelve leaves; spring eyes bushed; Tryon shackle on rear end of front and rear springs.
Steering gearWorm and wheel adjustable; ball thrust bearings; ratio, 11 to 1; 17'' steering wheel.
WheelsWood-artillery; heavy demountable rims; tire carrier on left front side of body.
Tires19" x 5.00" balloon tires.
Wheelbase110 inches
Starting, lighting, ignitionAuto-Lite-semi-automatic ignition.
General informationtread, 56"; chassis weight, 1,650 pounds.; standard panel body, 650 pounds; turning radius, 18-1/2 feet approximately
Body dimensionsLength back of driver's seat, 65"; width, 49"; height, 47-1/2".

References

  • [DFR-DS] V17#2, V20#4