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Simple Method of A MERICANS are proverbial Converting Pneur for their ability to improvise macs to 'Solids . . gadgets. One vehicle ciperator,
of Portland, Oregon, is referred to in " Transport Topics" as beatihg the tyre shortage by bolting together three old casings without inner tubes, using steel rings at each side, thus providing the effect of a reasonably resilient solid tyre. It would, of course, be wasteful in the case of covers which could be retreaded.
UNDER the tyre-control scheme the fitting of tyres is includtd in the price, but has the method of fitting been considered by the Authorities? If not, this is a serious . ornison, Apparently all that an authorized depot need do is to bash off the old tyre and, if rust and dirt permit, force the new one into position. It should be
Remove Rust and Treat Rims When Fitting Tyres . . . made clear that the only economical way to fit tyres is completely to clear the rims of rust and old rubber which has adhered, and paint them with a satisfactory anti-rust and anti-adhesive preparation. Ordinary paint will not do and may itself add to the trouble. Not only does the latter treatment save tyres but it greatly reduces the labour required.
VUE have , just finished readVV ing a really well-written.. book, recommended by the Book Society, "The High Court of Heaven," an exciting and most illuminating story of the R.A.F. in the Battle of Britain, the author of which is Mr. J. V. Hewes. What interested us particularly is that Mr. Hewes is a member of the inspection department of Dennis Bros., Ltd., and, incidentally, is an 'ex-test pilot with thousands of flying hours to his credit. The book is published at 7s. 6d. by Peter Davies.
Dennis Employee WritesTense Battle of Britain Novel .