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Drive Teens Happy With Car Maintenance Gifts PAGE 29-SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER-FRI., NOV. 23 1973 Automotive tuning equip­ ment will make a very big Christmas hit with perform­ ance-minded teen-agers, ac­ cording to a leading retailer. "An increasing number of young drivers who began working on their cars with pliers and screwdrivers have graduated to sophisticated yet inexpensive testing equip­ ment," said Thomas L. Barnes of Sears, Roebuck and Co. "This trend is due in large part to both the qual­ ity and quantity of automo­ tive courses being offered in public schools." Automotive mechanics, currently taught in more than 90 per cent of all high schools, has helped to alle­ viate the urgent need for professional mechanics, he added. It also has given mil­ lions of teen-agers an enjoy­ able hobby. There is a wide range of testing equipment, modestly priced, that can supplement high school courses. A dwell tachometer, which is portable, makes an ideal Christmas gift. The device checks point dwell, which af­ fects starting and accelera­ tion. It also helps with car­ buretor adjustments for better air-fuel ratio and smoother idling perform­ ance. A timing light, another practical and inexpensive gift, checks engine timing, distributor action, centrifu­ gal advance and governor action. For the advanced teen-age car buff, an engine analyzer that performs more than 50 tests is available. It exam­ ines transistor, conventional and magneto ignition sys­ tems on auto, tractor and outboard motor engines. It also checks point dwell, bat­ tery, condenser and alter- nator-generator. The unit comes with a "trouble-shoot­ ing" instruction manual. For the ecology-minded teen-age mechanic, there's an exhaust gas analyzer that checks and assists in setting pollution-control systems for all late-model automobiles. .-v-ff"" l!iit ki< up . . In i < hri-lm.i- «ith ;i mini;itun' arraj of biirklo- tii.it pin lo tii r 111>1 iil;i> t.i-liiou- rii('l< iu r wii-i. • 1 .<~I» I'rr c.ir- .MI I MII- h<-R tii,-. r. I < \ IIII cii .NIL ;•<•! I-I I <<I ^«»! - •" n t<>"< - nil \ ^ itli ,1,-1 lilt linn lit! 11 till i:. -.11- t!i< I It* I n . i 11 -1' - ( H I M I C I I . I . u . I r > i . i i r i I n , . , v • ;v. :! • -V Ti:< " •>< Si Her Christmas Should Start at. . . . enevieve d Looks that uphold a fresh fashion image. . .season after season. Soft, gentle classics for today's new woman. m • / -\'4 ; v,- • • I I W D B A G S • J E W E l i n ( H \ . . L / ' I ! I F F ( J U H I S I I h " t h i h i i H i : • PANT SUITS • CO-ORDINATES • LONG SKIRTS & DRESSES BLOUSES • ROBES <K LINGERIE *>pedal (?iils Deserve Distinetin I f rapping;s . (.archil Handling, If that special girl on your gift list is going to receive a diamond or other piece of jewelry be sure that the wrapping is just as special. Velvet ribbons flowing over textured wrapping paper -- color coordinated -- is one way to let her know some­ thing important is inside. Another suggestion is to use embroidered fabric as the wrapping and tie with color­ ful ribbon. Because the ring jewelry box is probably small in size it's a good idea to place the gift box inside a larger one, being sure to secure the present with insulation. GREEN GIFTING For all the family's green thumbs' Christmas time can provide an opportunity for garden accessory giving. Many smaller items like hand spades, rakes, watering pots make fine gifts. Check gar­ den suppliers for off-season savings. STOCKING STUFFERS Little kitchen helpers can find an abundance of stock­ ing gift ideas for Mom in housewares and notions de­ partments. Pot holders, measuring spoons, measuring cups, thermometers, knives, serving utensils and hot plates make fine gifts. FREE GIFT WRAPPING OF COURSE ! enevieve 5 1315 N. RIVERSIDE DR. - McHENRY Sundays (Starting Dec. 2) 10:00-4:00 CHRISTMAS STORE HOURS: Evenings (Starting Dec. 12) 9:00-9:00 Saturdays 9:00 5:30