MACLEAN DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC |
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Corner of Wharf and Grafton Streets, Maclean 2463 NSW |
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Motor garage owned by Roy Davis,
now owned by Maclean Outdoors,
at 255 River St, Maclean |
MACLEAN MOTOR WORKS
Mr. Roy Davis' Premises SERVICE AND EFFICIENCY. Since he established the business in
1921, the motor and general engineering works of Mr. Roy Davis, at Maclean,
have grown to such a high state of efficiency that it is doubtful if more
modern and effective motor engineering works, capable of dealing with
all branches of motor work, can be found outside the metropolitan area.
The premises, which are opposite the Maclean post office, were built with
due regard to accessibility and convenience as a garage, every available
area on the land being utilised to make the works efficient. On the front
of the premises is a modern "drive in," with eight electric
pumps. There is a modern greasing plant and adjoining it, is a large hydraulic
hoist. Inside the premises every appliance, engine and machine to meet
the requirements of the trade, has been installed, the plant being operated
by a skilled staff very competent in all branches of motor and engineering
work. In addition to an already extensive plant, the proprietor has installed
the latest necessary equipment to make the workshop complete, and he is
in a position to handle any kind of job. There has been installed a Weidendoff
engine analyser which quickly detects any mechanical defect in a motor
engine. A brief outline of some of the work that can be done on the premises
is turning and fitting, electric welding, oxy-welding, die cast welding,
cylinder boring and sleeving, and vibro centric method of valve grinding.
Mr. Davis recently installed, a new machine to deal with all steering
troubles. This machine quickly detects any fault in the steering, and
axles can be straightened and set and all steering adjustments can be
done on this wonderful machine without removing the axle off the car.
An electric test bench is used for repairing all car electric appliances.
There is also a Blackhawk porto power, which is used for chassis straightening
and motor body, work. Machinery in use allows the straightening of axles
and chassis, cold, which is done by hydraulic pressure. This saves any
deterioration by heating. There is a 50-ton hydraulic press, also a complete
panel beating outfit, used for straightening out the bodies and guards
of cars when they are dented or damaged. There is a complete vulcanising
outfit. Mr. Davis has the latest equipned towing truck, enabling him to
deal quickly and promptly with any breakdown alongside the roadside. Being
the official local representative for the R.A.C. service, he has made
every provision to assist any travelling motorist who may meet trouble
when travelling within reach of the town, his telephone number being 63
Maclean. Mr. Davis carries a number of important agencies, including the
Chrysler and Chrysler-Plymouth, and the Fargo and Morris motor cars and
trucks. Agencies are also held for the Indian, Norton, Panther and Triumph
motor cycles, also the Howard rotary hoes, and Leonard refrigerators.
He also keeps in stock a large assortment of all brands and sizes of tyres,
oils and motor accessories. |