• FOREIGN VEHICLES AT THE SHOW.
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American, French and Italian Makers Represented by About 40 Makes of Vehicles.
IN THE pages which follow we give brief details of the vehicle exhibits which fall into the category of foreign manufacture, the exhibits cr! British makers being described on pages 258 to 268 inclusive. As might be expected, amongst these foreign makes American vehicles will predominate, although French and Italian makers will be represented. The former will be. represented by Berliet, Brasief, De Dion, Delaunay-Belleville, Panhard and Levassor, Ilenaulti Saumr, Unic, and Villa, and the latter by the Fiat exhibits. It might be pointed out that certain vehicles of American origin are assembled in this country of components made abroad.
Ancona Motor Co., Ltd., .
78-82, Brompton Road, S.W. Agents for the G.M.C. Chassis and • the British-Wallis Tractor. Stand No. 50.
An example if the G.M.C. model 16 one ton chassis will be shown on this stand, together with a British-Wallis tractor, which is now manufactured at the Lincoln works • of Rurston and Hornsby, Ltd.
The lorry chassis is a very popular type with British users. It incorporates an engine of the four-cylindered Contimental type, which has a bore and stroke of 3i ins. by 5 ins. respectively. All the valves are on one side and are totally enclosed. The water pump is of the centrifugal type, and is driven by the same shaft that drives the magneto. Lubrication is a combination of forced feed and splash systems. The drive from the engine is taken through a multipledisc clutch. The gearbox provides three forward speeds; and a reverse, and is of compact and strong .construction. Changespeed and brake levers are mounted direct on the box. The engine and gearbox Unit hags three-point suspension, the front end being mounted on a trunnion bearing. The final drive is by bevel gearing, the differential also being of the bevel type. The axle is of the three-quarter floating type. Both brakes act on the same drums.
The engine of the Thitish-Wallis tractor is of the four-eylindered valve-inhead type, with the cylinders cast en bloc, and has been specially designed for using paraffin. One of the features to observe on this engine is the fact that each cylinder is detachable, which allows a large water space round each of them, an essential feature for engines running on paraffin. The cylinder head is detachable. The bore and stroke of the cylinders are 44 ins, by si ins, respectively; the engine develops 28 b.h.p. at 875 r.p.m. • The lubrication system is by patented " Sudclo " • pump, driven by large gearwheels on the camshaft. The clutch consists of three metal discs, separated by two Ferodo-lined aiscs. The gearbox provides two speeds forward and it reverse. The back axle is a complete and independent unit, made up of two heavy castings with two extension arms carrying the axle shafts and brakeoperating gear. The brakes on the rear wheels are of the internal-expanding type, whilst a second brake is fitted to the countershaft.
The wheelbase of the tractor is 7 ft., the tread 4 ft. 1 in., andSits turning radius 10 ft. The drawbar pull is 2,600 lb. at 21 m.p.h.
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Automobile Supply Co., Ltd.,
Premier House, 48, Dover Street, London, W.
Agents for the Sandow Chassis.
Stand No. 100 Two Sandow infidels will be shown on this company's stand, one being a 25 cwt. cha.seis and the other a 30 cwt. model. The former will be fitted -with pneumatic cord tyres, and the latter with solids on all four wheels. .
The power unit is .a Continental Red Seal, with four cylinders of 31 ins. by _
5 ins, bore and stroke respectively. A point of interest which visitors, should observe in connection with this engine is that it is suspended on the three-point system, but arranged with a special cross 'member which permits of the engine being removed in less than one hour without dismounting the entire front of the engine and without disturbing the dash or steeringgear. A cornbination of forced feed and splash lubrication is employed, whilst cooling is on the,. thermo-syphonic principle. The 'clutch is of the multiple-disc type. The gearbox provides three speeds forward and a reverse. The latter component is built up as a unit with the clutch and engine, and is connected to the worm shaft through the medium n of a tubular shaft provided with two cross pin universal joints. The worm gear is of the David Brown type. Bramco, Ltd.,
St. Nicholas Street, Coventry.
Agents for the Olson Unit and Kardell Tractor.
Stand No, 23 The exhibits shown by this company will comprise an Olson 2 ton truck, which consists of a Ford 1 tonner converted to a 2 ton machine by the addition of a lengthening piece on the propeller shaft, . and by moving the Ford axles; and radius rods bodily back the distance required, special extension frame of 5 in. channel steel being provided. This frame carries
a pair of stout springs, which take the entire load at the rear of the vehicle, the Ford rear spring being removed. The load is taken through the new 'springs direct 'to the Olson cast-steel wheels, and the Ford axle acts as a ecrunterehaft only driving the Olson wheels' through internal gearing by pinions attached to its ends, thus relieving the Ford axle shafts from the task of carrying any load.
The Harden tractor is a four-wheeled machine which incorporates a Winconsin four-cylindered engine with a bore and stroke of 4 ins. by 5 ins. respectively. A Pierce governor is fitted. The clutch is of the multiple-disc type, and the gearbox provides two speeds forward and a reverse, the former being 4 and 3i ni.p.h. and the latter 2. The wheelbase of the machine is 6 ft. The price of the tractor is £475.
Societe Brasier,
77-78, High Street, Marylebone, London, W.
Agents for the Brasier Lorry.
Stand No. 31 French vehicles of Brasier manufacture will be represented by two models, these being a 3 tonner and a 5 banner. Both models have a four-eylindered monobloc engine, with a bore and stroke of 100 mm. by 150 mm. respectively. Hightension magneto is fitted, whilst a zontal Zenith carburetter, gravity fed from the petrol tank situated on the dashboard, is used. Cooling is effected by a centrifagal pump, and a point to notice in connection with the cooling system is the new type of radiator. A cone clutch, lined with Thu-mold, is employed; and the drive thence is taken to a four-speed-and-reverse gearbox operated by Controls on the gate-change system. Final drive iS by chain. Two brake shoes act on the differential, whilst those actuated by the hand lever act on the rear wheels. Steering is of the irreversible NVCITITI type, and its strength should be particalarly noted.
The wheelbase of the chassis is 12 ft.
ins., the track being 5 ft. fl ins. The chassis price of the 4 former is 221,150, and as shown, fitted with a van body, £1,300. The chessis price for the 3loaner is LI.,150, and, fitted with a plat form body as exhibited, £1,250. Other points which the visitor should note are the. engine-driven tyre pump and the sprag fitted to each chassis.
British-American Import Co.,
115, Fulham Road, London, S.W. 3.
Agents for the Baico-Ford Conversion Unit. Stand No. 82
A claim is made for the Bake attachment that it is Qapable of converting a Ford chassis to tarry a larger capacity than any other vehicle for its horsepower and weight. This statement is borne out by consideration of the following facts :—The Ford van carries about 7 cwt., the Ford worm-driven .model a ton, whit the Ford chassis converted by nieans of the Balm unit is said to be capable .of carrying 'between 25 to 30 cwt. It also trebles the body space be
hind the driver's cab, which to the average user of a light vehicle is an important factor. Two cpnverted vehicles will be shown, one of these being a 20seater lorry char-a-hande. The Bale° conversion unit does not merely strengthen any one portion of the Ford chassis, hut provides a complete new uuderframe for all that portion of the chassis which carries the load, the heavy 2i in. solid steel rear axle being specially constructed to take the weight. The driving shafts . of the original Ford axle are used for driving the chain sprockets, the axle itself being held securely to the frame by stout brackets.
British Berna Lorries, Ltd..
Berna Works, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford.
Agents of British Berna Lorries.
Stand No. 42 Four vehicles will comprise the exhibits shown by this company. There will be a 2.-3 to lorry for the Birmingham and Midland Transport Co., a 5 ton tipping wagon, with engine-operatedtipping gear, a 5 ton bare chassis, and a rubber-tyred road tractor. The lorry will he fitted with pneumatics at one side and solid tyres on the other, in order to demonstrate that. either typo can be use-el. The tipping lorry is capable of being tipped to either side or endways, and for 'show purposes the tipping gear will be-operated electrically.
As regards the road tractor,this will in many respects be similar to the wellknown British 'Berne, agrieti!tural tractor, particularly as regards the engine, but it is suitably a1 eyed for road use. The 4-3 ton chassis has a four-cylindered rnonobloc engine, leather-faced cone clutch, and cardiun shaft drive in tubular torque member to a bevel gear driven rear axle. The 5 ton chassis has its 'cylinders cast in pairs, a f-our-speed-andreveree gearbox, and a drive to the rear axle by means of a eardan shaft enclosed in a tubular torque member. The rear axle comprises a driving axle anda forged axle, the latter carrying the entire load. The driving axle carries spur pinions at the outer ends of the differential shafts. These drive the wheels through the medium of internal -gear rings.
F. G. R. Browne, Ltd.,
13, Duke Street, St. James's, London,
S.W. 1.
Agents for the Vim Chassis.
Stand No. 6
An American chassis which has been oil thelfijtj,h market for some little time is the Vim 10-15 cwt. model, and it will be shown oil Stand No. 6 by F. G. It Browne, Ltd., who are the sole °lancessionnaires.
The engine of this chassis is a fourcylindered ynonobloc of 4 ins, bore by 4i ins, stroke, giving a la.h.p. of 22.5. The -valves are all on the off side, as is also the carburetter. Lubrioation is of the forced-feed and splash type, a telltale being situated en the dash. Cooling is effected by a radiator of the built-up type, the tanks of which are constructed of pressed steel. The clutch is of the ordinary leather-faced cone type, provided with spring inserts to ,give smooth engagement. The gearbox forms a unit with the engine, and gives three speeds forward and a reverse, the change-speed control being centrally placed. From the gearbox a tubular shaft provided with double universal joints carries the drive to a worm-driven rear axle of the semifloating -type. The main axle easing is a single steel casting. Both brakes act on the rear wheel drums, the shoes being of the internal-expanding type. The worm gear and differential are supported by the -cover, and can be removed as a unit. All the wheels are provided with 31 ins. by 4 ins. pueumatic tyres. The wheelbase is 9 ft., and the track 4 ft. 8 ins. An electric -lighting equipment is fitted as standard to the Vim chaasis.
The special points to consider on this chassis are the lengthy connecting rods of the engine, which give a long stroke and reduce to a minimum the wear of the -cylinder walls, awing to the absence of great angularity in the cormecting rods and the unusually substantial wormdriven tear axle. with ,phosphor-bronze crown wheel and hardened steel worm.
Burford and Co., Ltd.,
16, Regent Street, London, S.W. Agents for the Burford Lorry and the Cletrac Tractor. • Stand No. 81
The well-known Clearer tractor will be -among the four exhibits on the stand of the above company, the other three being a one ton 23 h.p. lorry, a two ton 30 lap. chassis, and a two ton 30 hp. tapping wagon.
Dealing with the chassis first. The one toner is fitted with an engine of ins, bore and 4 ins. stroke. The cylinders are east en 'bloc and ell the valves are on one side. The engine, clutch, and gearbox are of unit construction and are provided with three-point suspension. The thermo-syphonic system of cooling is employed, and the radiator is of the four-piece east type. The clutch, which is of the multiple-disc type, is totally enelosed in the unit -CALEing. Three speeds forward and a reverse are provided by the gearbox. The rear axle is of the combined type, consisting of a plain axle, which carries the wheels and the load, and a secondary axle, which carries the bevel gearing, differential, and final drive spur pinions. Two independent sets of brakes are provided, and both operate on drums bolted to the rear wheels. All four road wheels are -of 34 ins. diameter, the front ones being fitted D31
with 3 in. single tyres and the rear wheels with twin 3 in. tyres. The price of this chassis, without lighting set, is £585.
The engine of the two tonner has a bare of 4i ins. and a stroke of 51 ins. As in the ease of the smaller model, the engine, clutch, and 'gearbox form 'one unit. The construction of this model is in many respects similar fe thee one twiner. The chassie price is £695.
The Cletrae.tractor is of the endless chain track type, and is made by. the Cleveland Tractor Co., of America. The engine is four-cylindered, with a.bore and stroke of 4 ins. by 51. ins. respectively, and develops 20 h.p. The drawbar h.p. is 12. The engine has overhead valves. , For stationary use, 30 h.p. is obtained from the pulley which is coupled to the craeliehaft at the front end. The pressure exerted on the ground by the chain track is 44 lb. per square inch. £450 is the price of this tractor.
De Dion-Bouton, Ltd., 10, Great Marlborough Street, London, W.1.
Agents for The De Dion Chassis. Stand No. 45 Of the three vehicles to be shown on this company's stand, No. 45, the one which will undoubtedly attract the most
interest will be the combined sweeping and watering machine.
The engine of this chasms 38 I ourcylindered, the bore and stroke , being 100 mm. by 140 mm. respectively. It develops 20 h.p. at 1,200 ap.me Thermosy-phonic water circulation is employed for cooling, whilst automatic lubrication under pressure by a large pump fitted in the bottom of the crankcase is used. The gearbox provides four forward speeds and a reverse.
The water tank is made in sheet iron and it has a capacity of 3,600 litres (about 800 gallons). The spraying system is. composed of two perforated spouts situated in front of the steering wheels, and through these about 50 gallons of water, can be distributed per minute over e road width of about 36 It. The method of regulating the width of the spray of water Should be observed. A centrifugal pump Worked by .the engine forced the water through 'the distributing spouts. The sweeping broom is composed of a central axle with flanges at each extremity. Its length is 6 .ft.' 8 ha., and its diameter 24 ins. • Other exhibits on the De Dion stand will be two 25 h.p. 3 ton model F.R. chassis.
This chassis is fitted with a four-evlinD32 dered engine with a bore and strote of 100 ram. by 140 mm. respectively, and develops 25 h.p.. at 1,400 r.p.m.
-Th13. 4#41,,eis:taken through a now,. fleAble' &Meiling to the four-speed-andreVerse gearbox, which is three-point suspended. The final drive is by spur gears meshing with internal-toothed rings bolted to the rear wheels., which also
act aS brake drums: • One 'chassis will be fitted with 36 in. ,• by'5 in. single tyres front wheels and twin solids of the same size on the rear wheels Whilet 'the second chassis will be fitted. With 955 mm. by 155 mm.
Michelin pneumatic tyres. The provisional retail price of the chassis with solid tyres is £1,050, and for the chassis on pneumatic tyres £1,150.
Delaunay-Belleville, Ltd.,
16, Sc. James's Street, London, S.W. Agents for the DelaunaeaBelleville Chassis. .Stand No. 83 Two vehicles will be shown by this company, one being a three ton lorry and the other a four wheeled road tractor. The former incorporates an 18-25 h.p. engine with a bore and stroke of 90 mm. by 150 mm. respectively. The cooling water is pump circulated. The clutch is of the dry multiple-disc type, and the gearbox provides four forward speeds and a reverse. The wheels, which can be either wood or steel are fitted with 930 mm. by 120 mm. solid tyres, twin tyres being fitted to the rear wheels. The wheelbase of this chassis is 11 ft. 10i ins.
The four-wheeled road tractor incorporates an engine of 50-70 ha). So far as its general lines of construction arc concerned, this tractor is similar in many points to the three ton lorry chassis, one of the chief points of difference being that the gearbox provides four speeds in each direction. Solid twin tyres are fitted on both the back and front wheels, their dimensions being 1,160 mm. by 130 mm. This road tractor can be fitted with a trailer coupling and a hand winch if desired.
Points to notice in connection with Delannay-Belleville commercial chassis are the free su,spension of the radiator and the three-point suspension of the engine and gearbox by special type joints to eliminate vibration.
Fiat Motors, Ltd.,
5, Albemarle Street, London, W.
Agents for The Fiat Chassis and Fiat Tractor. Stand No. 33 Flight models in all will be shown by this company. The smalkst of them, a 10 cwt. chassis, is fitted with a 12-15 h.p. engine With a bore and stroke of 7Q mraand 120 mm. respectively. The second model is built to carry one ton. This chassis has an engine with a bore and stroke of 80 mm. by 140 mm. respectively. These two chassis are fitted with. Mieuelin pneumatic tyres 815 mm. by 105 Rim. The lighter model is. fitted with a box van body, and is priced at £490, the one ton chassis having a special tilt van body, the price complete being £540.
The zi ton model has a 36 h.p. engine with a bore and stroke of 100 mm. and 180 mm. respectively. The model to be shown is fitted with a sided lorry body, and is priced at £1,010. The next model is a five-boner. The chassis has a 36 h.p. engine with a bore and stroke of 105 mm. and 180 mm. respectively. The price of this chassis, fitted with a patent combined side and end tipping body, is £1,075. 'The first two models have live axles, the two heavier vehicles being chaindriven.
Exhibit five will be a torpedo ehar-abanes to seat eleven persons. This body is fitted on a one ton chassis. An example of this chassis will also be shown fitted with a municipal ambulance body' capable of accommodating two patients and an attendant.
The remaining exhibits will be a Fiat taxicab fitted with a London type body and the Fiat agricultural tractor. The prices of these two models respectively are £850 and £595.
GastonjAd.,
212, Great Portland Street, London, Agents for the Selden Chassis. Stand No. 60 This company are well-known concessiormaires for American lorries, and they will display a 30-35 cwt. Selden worm
driven. chassis. The engine is a fourcylindered monobloe of 25 h.p., geverned
at a maximum speed of 1,200 ap.m. The governor is a Pierce of the centrifugal type. The drive to the governor is arranged so that the power is obtained from -the magneto shaft at the other side of the engine and conveyed through flexible connection. Cooling is on the thermo-syphonic principle, and the welldesigned radiator is °Marge dimensions; it is of the cast-iron type, built up with , a tabular centre. Ilnit construction is employed for engine, clutch easing, and gearbox. The clutch is of the multipledisc type with Raybestos linings. The drive from the gearbox is taken through a tubular propeller shaft fitted with Spicer universal joints at each end. The transmission is of the selective elicline • gear type, giving; three speeds forward and a reverse.
. One of the features to look for on this vehicle is the Timken David Brown worm-driven rear axle, whilst smaller details which help to contribute to the general efficiency. of the -chassis are the metal-Covered dash, the strongly braced steering column, strong detachable mudguards, seamless steel petrol tank, etc. As an indication of the popularity of " the S"elden in this country, we might mention that 1,500 vehieles .of thisnmke are running at the present time..
W. C. Gaunt-Co.,
198, Piccadilly, London, W. Agents for the•Packard Chassis.
• Stand No. 52 The Packard is one of the finest vehicles built in the States, and it will be • shown on the Stand of the British agents,
the W. C. Gaunt Co: The models which are to be exhibited will be a two ton pneumatic-tyred chassiss a three ton pneumatic tyred char-a-bancs, and a three ton solid-tyred chassis. Tam exhibit whichattract
most -attention is the tree ton char-a
ba.nca. The major differences between this chassis and the company's commercial chassis (shod with solids) of the same capacity are as fellow; A. special rear axle ratio (worm and wheel), and a • special exhaust pipe, whilst other points which•have received special attention are the front fenders, the malleable iron wheels, hubometery demountable rims, high-speed governor balls, etc.
We have not had an opportunity of dealing with the Packard constructional
• details; and we Will therefore Omit these until we have an opportsinitY of inspecting the chassis on the stand. •
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.. General Motors, Ltd.,
Thurlow Place, London, S.W.7.
Agents for Oldsmobile Lorry and Samson Tractor. Stand No. 76
An American lorry and an American tractor will comprise the exhibits of the above cOmpany, the former being the Oldsmobile one-tonner and the latter the Samson tractor. Dealing with the lorry first, the engine is of the overhead valve type four-cylinder, with bore and stroke of 3.4 ins. by Ei ins. Lubrication is effected by a combination of splash and force feed. A governor is fitted, which limits the speed to 22 m.p.h. Water
• cooling is effected by a centrifugal pump mounted on the front end of the engine. _ The clutch is Of the leather-face cone type, the transmission being of the selective sliding type, giving three speeds forward and reverse: The tubular pro. = peller shaft has two dust-proof universal
r joints, and takes the drive to an Oldsmobile-Torbensen internal gear type axle. The front axle is an I-beam drop forging. The wheelbase of the chassis is 10 -ft. 8 ins, the track being 4 ft. 8 ins.
_ The Samson tractor is of the four
.wheeled type. The engine is of the fourCylindered type, the cylinders cast en bloc, having a bore of 4 ins. and stroke Of 54. ins. The engine is designed to run on paraffin, and lubric-ation is by force feed chain-driven gems pump. The cooling water circulation is by pump, and a tubular type radiator is employed. The clutch is of the multiple disc type, and the gearbox which forms a unit with the rear axle, provides two speeds forward and a reverse. Final, drive is by
spur-wheel and pinion. A belt pulley is incorporated on the near side of the tractor. The rear wheels are 12 ins., wide by 45 ins. Aiameter, and are fitted with 14 angle iron strakes per wheel.
General Vehicle Co., Ltd.,
43, Shoe Lane, London, E.C.
Agents for the G.V.C. Electric Chassis. Stand No. 21
This will be the only all-electric stand at the Show, and the company are exhibiting three chassis: (a) One five ton standard model; (b) a two ton standard chassis equipped :skit electrically operated tipping gear; (e) a two ton staadard chassis equipped with a special van body. The design of this electric chasis is particularly clean and practi: cal: Unnecessary work ha a been amine ated, and proportions have been carefully s'ulied. The motor is "entirely.senclosed, and is •of the latest typo supplied by the' British Thomson-Houston Co.; Ltd., to the conipany'a own design. It is suspended from a bar pivoted to the sidq frame members just ahead ofthe rear axle, annular ball bearings eliminating frictional losses. G.V. batteries are used as regular equipment. The wellknown Ironclad and Edison batteries are also furnished as optional equipment. The adoption of the pillar strap construction enables each battery cell to be sealed, thus preventing the spilling of the electrolyte. . Five speeds are provided for forward direction and two reverse. The feotbrakes are all of the internal-expanding type operating in drums on each rear wheel. Emergency 'brakes of the contracting type operate on each end of the countershaft. From the motor to the countershaft the power is transmitted by a Morse silent chain entirely enclosed by an aluminium housing, and from the countershaft to the rear wheels roller chains are need. The wheelbase of the two ton model is 9 ft. 41 ins., and that of the five-tonner 11 ft. 91 ins. The constructional details apply, to each capacity of chassis.
G. Cecil Gnapp and Co.,
60, Piccadilly, London, W.L Agents for the Sterling Chassis.
• •Stand No. 15
This American chassis has only just recently made its debut before the British market, and for the Show the English representatives will exhibit three models, two of the 2i ton type, the other being a.11 ton model. ' The 2 ton model incorporates a Sterling engine with a bore of 4/ ins, and stroke of .5* ins. It has four cylinders, which are east in pairs. The clutch is of the multiple-disc dry type, and the gearbox presides four speeds forward and a reverse. The finaldrive is by worm s and wheel. The wheelbase is 13 ft., the track being 4 ft. 10i ins. The 1 ton model is also a worm-driven chassis. It likewise employs the Sterling engine of the four-cylinder type. The cylinders are cast in pairs, the bore and stroke being 4 ins. by 51 ins. The main construction and points of this chassis are similar to those embodied in the heavier model. The wheelbase is, of course, shorter, being, in the ease of the lighter model, 11 it. 10 ins., the track being 4 ft. •10 ins.
International Harvester Co.,
80, Finsbury Pavement, London, E.C.
Agents for the International Chassis and International Tractor.
Stand No. 19
Two Iniernational lorries, one to carry a ton and the other to carry 30 cwt., will be shown together with an International Junior paraffin tractor. In all the essential points the One ton and 30 cwt. are identical. They incorporate a four-cylinder engine with -lebeadect cylinders, having a bore and stroke of 31 ins. by 54 ins. respectively. Lubrication is by a combination of pump and splash. The clutch is of the dry-plate multiple disc type, and the gearbox pro. vides three speeds forward and a reverse. As is typiesa American practice, the heat-treated steel drop forging Carries the load, and a live axle transmits the power. The wheelbase of the Tighter model is 10 ft. 8 ins., the track being 4 ft_ The 30 cwt. model has the same wheelbase, but a 5 ft. 1 in. teack.
The International J'unior tractor has a four-cylinder engine of the overhead valve type-. with a bore and stroke of 4 ins. by 5 ins. respectively. The engine is governed at 1,000 r.p.m. A notable feature of the engine construction is that the cylinders hPve. -renewable sleeves. The gearbox provides three speeds forward and a reverse, the forward speeds being 1, 21, and 4 m.p.h.. The whole of the transmission is en. cased within a dirstproof case, and runs in oil. The drive from the engine is taken through a bevel gear to a primary cross shaft, and thence to a secondary
shaft, which incorporates the differential. Final drive is by chain to each rear wheel.
Lindsay and Co.,
77 and 79, St. Anne Street, Liverpool. Agents for the Huffman Lorry. Stand No 7 Of the two models made by Huffman Bros. Motor Co., of Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A., only one, model-C, will be shown on the stand occupied by Messrs. Lindsay and Co., the sale coneessionnaires.
The. capacity of the two. models,, as a, matter of fact„ is identical, via' two tone, but one has a worm gear final drive, and the other internal gear drive. Model C hasthe latter feature, and it as this model that will be shown. It is provided with a four-eylindereel Buda W.1.7. engine with a bore and stroke of 3g ins. by 5-1 ins_ respectively. A governor is itted, the maximum speed allowed being 18
Thermo-syphonic cooling is employed. The radiator, which is of castiron construction, has a tubular core, and is of ample dimeneiOns. Carbura. Jinn is effected by a Zenith instrument, whilst the magneto wideh is filted with an automatic impulse starter, is of Elsemann manufacture_ The drive is taken through a derplate Fuller clutch to a three-speed-and-reverse gearbox of the same make, built up as a uria with the engine and clutch. Central control of the letli and socket type is adopted. 'The Terbensen internal gear drive axle, which is very popular with manufacturers in the States, and has given .satisfactory service, is adopted on this model, but, as is to be expected, owing, to the internal gear rings, one brake is of the internal-expanding type and the other of the external-eontracting type. The wheelbase of this chassis is 11 ft. 8 ins. The chassis price, including standard accessories, is £655.
Maxwell Motors, Ltd.,
116, Great Marlborough Street, London, W.
Agents for the Maxwell Chassis.
Stand No. 17
Three examples of this company's 25 cwt. chassis will be shown, one beiug a. bare ehaesis, the second being fitted with a char-a-banes body, and the third with an ordinary lorry body.
This cha.esis incorporates a foirrcylinclered engine with a bore of 3t, hrs. and a stroke of 44 hrs. The cylinders are ca.st en bloc with hot spot and rain's horns intake manifold. Water circulation is by the therrao-syphonic principle with positive MI pump. The clutch is of the cone type faced with niultibeetas lining. Three-speed selective type transmission is incorporated, which is bolted to the flywheel housing. The rear axle is of the semi-floating type, whilst the front is a heavy drop forged steel I-beam section. The wheelbase is 10 ft. 4 ins. and the track 4 ft. Ea ins. The standard equipment of this chassis includes elec.tric generator, storage battery, electric horn, head and tall lamps, complete set. of tools, etc.
Mekhior, Armstrong and Dessau,
14 and 14a, Great Marlborough Street, London, W.
Agents for the Stewart Lorry and the E.13. Tractor.
Stand No. 84 Three Stewart lorries will be seen, on this company's stand, these being Model 9, to carry 30 cwt., Model 11, to carry
ten, and Model-12, to carry (according to American weight) 2,000 lb., i.e., about 18 cwt.. The two E.B. tractors also tabe shown will he of particular interest to agriculturists.
The 35 ewe being, perhaps, the most important to users in this country, we will deal with that model at greater length than with the others. The engine of this chassis has a bore and stroke of 3i ins. by 5 ins. respectively. It is classified as of the fortr-cylinclered Lheaded type, with the cylinders cast en bloc, the cylinder heads forming a separate casting. A combination of forced feed and splash is employed for luirel. cation. Thermo-syphonic system is used for water circulation. The engine, clutch, and gearbox are' arranged on the unit. system, the clutch being of the dry-plate multiple-disc type. The gearbox provides three speeds forward and a reverse. The back axle is of the typical AMC-dela' type, in which the load is carried by a solid axle, and the driving is done by a builtup axle, final drive being by internal gears. A feature to note about therear axle is that it gives exceptional ground clearance, and that it is considerably Tighter then the ordinary type.
The 15 cwt. model is provided with a "Le Rai" engine whilst the other models are itted, with, engines of the Continental make. The engine of this chassis is classified as a 25 h.p., with a bore and stroke of 3IE ins. by 41 ins.
The E.B. tractor, better known as the Emerson, is of the four-wheeled type. The engine has a bore and stroke of 41 ins. ley 5 ins., and the h.p. is given as 12-30. The cylinders are east, in pairs; water circulation is effected by means of a gear driven centrifugal pump. The engine has been specially designed to run on paraffin. Conibination forced-feed and splash systems are employed for lubrication. The rear axle transmission gearing, and differential are all enclosed in the same clustproof casing, which has a removable top to facilitate inspeotion. The wheelbase of this machine is 7 ft. 3 ins, and the tread 4 ft. 4 ins., whilst its turning radius is 14 ft.
North-Western Motors, Ltd.,
Mersey Chambers, Covent Garden, Liverpool.
Agents for the Traffic Chassis.
Stand No. 1 The Traffic lorry has been on the British market for about a year, and its sturdy construction is an outstanding feature. The engine employed on the chassis to be shown is the well-known Continental "Red Seal" type, which has a bore and stroke of 3g ins. by 5 ins. re sp.eetively. The cylinders are coat en bloc and the valves are totally enclosed. Cooling is on the thermo-syphonic principle, and the radiator, which is of the heavy four-piece cast type, has -a circular core of ample dimensions. Lubrication is a combination of the forced feed and splash ,system. The drive from the err glue is taken through a clutch of the dry-plate multiple-disc type. The gearbox is a Covert,, and provides three speeds forward and a reverse. The !Darden shaft is in two sections, and is provided with three universal joints. The Tear axle is of the " dead " type, and is a solid steel bar, on which the wheels run freely. A subsidiary axle carries the bevel gearing and 'differential and the two driving shafts, each of which is provided with a pinion eneehing with internally toothed' drums on the wheels. Two brakes of the internal and external type operate on drums bolted to the rear wheels. •
Points to notice on this chassis are the position of the radiator, which is set well back on the frame and allows the front cross member to act as a buffer; and also the construction of the frame itself, -which has curved froat and rear cross members. An interesting point is the positioning of the speedometer drive'e this is direct by gearing from the rear end of the gearbox, and is totally enclosed.
Panhard and Levassor,
Agents—W. and G. du +Gros, Ltd., Acton %ale, London, W.
Stand No. 87 The exhibit of this company will comprise a 34 cwt. chassis and a 3 ton delivery van, of which the following are the principal features. The SO cwt.' chassis is fitted with four-cylindered mbriobloc, engine, having a bore and stroke of 80 mm, and 140-mm. respectively. The clutch is of the plate type, whilst the, gearbox, which is of the ordinary sliding-gear type, provides four forward speeds and a reverse; thence the drive is taken by a cardan shaft to the bevel-driven rear axle, the forward end.of the propeller shaft 'being provided with a flexible; universal joint. Both hand and foot brakes are of the externalexpanding type, operating on drums on ' the rear wheels. The wheels are of the Michelin type, with single front and twin% rear pneumatic tyres.
The 3 ton chassis is fitted with the Panhard sleeve-valve engine, 'having a bore and stroke of 85 min.and 144. mm.
respectively. This chassis employs a disc clutch, four-speed gearbox with car dan shaft to a bevel-driven rear axle, as in the case of the former =Kiel. Single tyres are-fitted on the front wheels and twin on the rear, their size being-955 mm. by 155 mm. The body fitted 'to this chassis is of the delivery-van type, with front and rear entrances. . A point to observe on this csassis is the completeness of the equipment, which includes a combined electric lighting and starting set.
L. C. Rawlence and Co..
40, Saekville Street, London, W.
Agents for Berliet Chassis.
Stand No. 74 The Berliet has a great reputation in France, and an example of the 4 ton type will he shown by the above company. The engine is four-cylindored, of 40 mm. and 140 mm. bore and stroke respectively; the cylinders are cast in pairs, and all the valves are on one side. The governor, encased, is disposed on the valve side, and is driven by a right-angle shaft off the camshaft.. Cooling is on • the thermo-syphonic principle. The power is transmitted through a multipleplate clutch to the three-paint suspended gearbox, which provides four forward speeds and a reverse. The countershaft and differential gear are combined with the change-speed gear in one unit. The final drive is by chains to the cast steel
rear wheels the rear axle. being a solid forging. Internal-expanding hand brakes operate on the rear wheels, the foot brake acting, as usual, on the differential. 'Alt the wheels are of east steel, fitted -with solid tyres, 950 mm. by 140 min. en the front, and 1,030 min. by 160 mm. (twin) °s-the rear. All the wheels are on roller bearings, and the rear springs are under(slung:
The list price of this chassiste £1,150.
Renault, Ltd.,
21, Pall Mall, London, S.W.
Agents for the Renault Chassis, Stand No. 34 Although we have not yet received specific details of the Renault models to be shown by this French -concern, we pre-slime that, as they recently placed four models on the British market, they will be represented by one of each type. They range from 1 ton to 7 tons capacity:. Except in the matter of strength of construction, the lorries are all very similar in design, and for the purpose of our brief description we will take the intermediate medal, that designed to carry 3 tons. This model has a four-cylindered engine
with a bore and stroke of 90 mm. by 140 mum erespectively, rated at 20.1 h.p. Following standard Renault practice, the radiator is situated behind the engine. The gearbox is well forward, and is connected to,the clutch by a short shaft and two ring type univeettal joints: Four speeds forward anda reverse are provided by the:gearbox. A tubular carcian shaft takesthe drive to a bevel-driven' rear axle, the easing of which is a steel casing of the vertical banjo type. The hand -brake operates on drums bolted to the rear wheels, the shoes being e the internal-expanding type.
The' 2 ton chassis has a more powaelul engine than the 3 ton, the bore and -stroke being 95 mm. by 160 rhm. respectively. It gives a nominal horse-power of 22.4. This engine is a four-Cylinderee monabloc, and provision is made for a combined dynamo-starter, which is held in a curved bed cast with the tinting _gearcese cover. An interesting feaeare is that, -when the power starter pedal is depressed, the air inlet to the ,carburetter i.v.elo-ed, thus giving a rich mixture when this is requieed. The 'engine in this model-ia also governed, the maximum speed being 16 m.p.h. The magneto is situated across the top of the timing gearcaee, and is driven by skew gearing.
The 1 ton and 2 ton chassis are both fitted with pneumatic tyres as standard. .D35
Republic Trucks, Ltd.,
81, Bolsover Street, London. W. Agents for the Republic Chassis.
Stand No.
We do not y•-et know the capacity of the Republic chassis which will he shown, but as they resemble one another, apart from a few 'minor details, and increased strength of construction for the heavier chassis, one description is sufficient for the four models.
The 2i ton chassis is fitted With a Continental Red Seal engine, with a bore and stroke of 4k ins. by 5i ins. respectively. The four cylinders are cast en bloc, with all the valves on one side. Forced-feed oil circulation is employed, and the cooling water circulation is by s centrifugal pump. The clutch, which is • of the bonded asbestos and steel-plate type, runs dry, and the gearbox, which 7. gives four speeds and a reverse, is built`. up as a unit with the engine. The drive is taken through a two-piece propeller shaft to a Torbensen internal-gear double rear axle. Both brakes operate on rear wheel drums; one is of the internalexpanding type and the. other is the external-contracting. The main differences between the model we have just described and the others are as follow :— The 1 and 11 tamers are provided with engines of 31 ins. by 5 ins, bore and stroke, and have only three speeds forward ; the 31. tanner has an engine with a bore and stroke of 14 ins. and 5.1 ins. respectively. This model is also provided with hollow-spoked cast steel wheels, and has a final gear ratio of 10 to 1. Richards, Thynne and Co., Ltd., Eldon Street, London, E.C.2. Agents for the Hawkeye Chassis.
Stand No. 105
An American chassis which has only recently made its dela before the British public is the Hawkeye, and it will be shown on the above stand. Two models will be shown, the one having a capacity of two tons and the other three tons. In many respects the construction of these chassis is identical. Each employs a four-cylindered Buda engine of 4Ains. bore by 5i ins. stroke. The oil is fed under pressure from a gear type pump through a hollow crankshaft to all the main and connecting rod bearings. The cooling water circulation is by centrifugal pump aided by a 16 in. fan`mounted on ball bearings. A Fuller four-speed-andreverse gearbox and a Fuller dry-disc clutch are built up as a unit with the
engine. The cardan shaft carries the drive to a Clark internal gear rear axle.
The standard wheelbase of the two termer is 12 ft. 41 ins, and the three tanner 13 ft. 4 ins., the track being 4 ft. 8 ins, for each model.
The chassis price of the two termer, with solid tyres, is £950 (with pneumatics, 21,060), and for the three tanner, fitted with solids,. 21,000 with pneuinatics, £1,095).
" We recently had -an opportunity of testing the Hawkeye chassis on seine of the worst hills in Surrey, and it gave a most satisfactory performance. Petrol consumption worked out at 9.8 m.p.g., or taking the load into account, 41.16 ton-miles per gallon
Richmond Motor Lorries, Ltd.;
222, Gt. Portland Street, London, W. Agents for the Wallace Lorry. Stand No. 43
Thia chassis is assembled in this country from components manufactured in America. The engine is a four-cylindered monobloe Continental Red Seal, with a bore and stroke of 3-a ins. by 5 ins. respectively. It is suspended at three points, the rear supporting arms, it should be noted, being provided with recoil springs. A three-speed-and-reverse gearbox is bolted together with the easing of the multiple dry disc clutch, as a unit with the engine. A cast aluminium radiator with vertical -tubes is employed, and the water circulation is by centrifugal pump. The rearaxle is the wellknown Clark—a favourite with American
manufacturers. it is of the internal. geardrive type. Both brakes operate on the rear wheels. The flywheel is fitted with a toothed ring, -and a power starter can be supplied if required.
Seabrook Bros.,
57, Gt. Eastern Street, London, E.C. Agents for the Napoleon Chassis.
Stand No. 26
Two Napoleon models will be shown by this company, one being a 30 cwt mode/ and the other a 20 cwt. model. A description of one model will suffice. for the two, for they are very similar in general construction.
The niachine is provided with a specially designed overhead-valve engine, known as the Gray Victory, which has
a bore and stroke of 31ins. and 5i ins. respectively, and is of the four-cyliodered monobloc type. The cylinder head is detachable. Lubrication is force feed to the three main bearings, and also to the timing gears and connecting rod troughs, the camshaft bearings, pistons, etc., being lubricated by splash. A three-speed-andreverse Fuller gearbox with multipledisc dry plate clutch is bolted up as a unit to the o the whole being supported at three points. The hand or emergency brake operates on a drum situated behind the gearbox; this brake is of the contracting band type. A double universal jointed shaft conveys the drive to a Clark internal gear dual rear axle, in which there is a separate Toad carrying member. The front axle is an I beam, drop forging, the steering tie bar being situated behind it. Single tyres fitted to the front wheels are 34 ins. by 31 ins., the twin tyres on the rear wheels being 34 ins. by 3 ins. The wheelbase of the chassis is 11 ft.., the track being 4 it. 8 ins.
The provisional price of the chassis is fixed at £645 forthe 30 cwt. model, and for the 20 cwt. model, which has single rear tyres, £585.
Unic Motors, Ltd.,
18, Brewer Street, Buckingham Palace Road, S.W.
Agents for the Unic Chassis.
Stand No. 28
Details are not to hand concerning this company's exhibit, but presurna.bly the new 30 cwt. chassis will be shown. This chassis employs a four-cylinder monobloc engine with a bore and stroke of 80 mm. and 130 mm. respectively. Its normal speed is in the neighbourhood of 1,200 r.p.m. It is rated by the manufacturers as a 13-24 h.p. Water circulation is by pump, the latter being situated in front of the timing case at the off-side. The drive is taken through a leather cone clutch and double rubber fabric disc universal joints to the four-speed-and-reverse. • gearbox, which is situated amidships. An interesting point about this chassie is the back axle, to which visitors should pay particular attention. It incorporates a double-reduotion gear, the first reduction being through a spur gear to an
internally toothed pinion. The latter drives a bevel pinion. To the bevel
wheel is attached the ordinary type of differential gear. The main dimensions of the chassis are: overall length, 15 ft. 14 ins.; wheelbase, 11 ft. 7 ins.; tyres, 895 mm. by 135 mm. The price of the chassis without tyres is £890.
Vinot Cars, Ltd.,
147-149, Great Portland Street, London, W.
Agents for the Vinot Chassis, Stand No. 78
The‘Vinot 25-30 cwt. chaq.sis, known as the Verdun type, achieved remarkable success during the war in the service of the French military authorities. The company are exhibiting one of these models, together with a box van body. The engine is a monobloc casting, the cylinders having a bore and stroke of 80 mm. by 130 mm. respectively. The cooling water is pump circulated; likewise is the lubricant. The clutch is of the leather-faced cone type, whilst the gearbox provides four forward speeds and a reverse. Transmission is by a cardan shaft to a double-reduction back axle. The chassis is shod with Michelin detachable steel disc wheels, the tyres being 895 mm. by 135 min,, single on the front and twin on the rear.
Whiting, Ltd.,
334-340, Euston Road, London, N.W.
Agents for the Clydesdale, Federal, Whiting, Hupmobile, and Zebre Chassis, Stand No. 80 Seven vehicles in all will be shown on this stand, these comprising the five models for which the Company are agents in this country. The first will be a 2 ton Clydesdale chassis, fitted with a foureilindered engin:, with a bore and stroke of 95 mm. by 127 mm. respectively. The gearbox Provides three forward speeds
and a reverse. This chassis is wormdriven.
Three Federal models will be shown, these being a 14 termer, 2 tonner, and 31-4 ton ner. They are all worm-driven models, the first two incorporating a 30 h.p. engine, with four Cylinders of 105 mm.. bore and 133 mm. stroke respectively.
The 3L-4 ton Federal chassis has a, fourcylindered engine of 40 h.p., the cylin. dens having a bare and stroke of 114 mm. by 140 mm. respectively. A particular feature on this model which should be noted is the large size pneumatic tyres , which, on the front steel wheels are 38 ins. by 7 ins., and on the rear Wheels 44 ins. by 10 ins. A tyre pump for inflation purposes is incorporated as part of the equipment,. Exhibit No. 5 will be a 1 ton Whiting Mark I chassis, which is fitted with 25 h.p. Tour-cylindered engine, having a bore and stroke of 89 mm. by 127 mm. respectively. The gearbox provides three forward speeds and a reverse, the drive being to a Torbensen internal-gear axle.
Users of lighter vehicles will be interested in the Hupmobile. Its rated horse-power is 17.1, and it has a fourcyrindered engine, with a bore and stroke of 83 mm. by 140 mm. respectively. The gearbox provides three forward speeds and a reverse. The drive of this chassis is by spiral bevel. This chassis is designed for a maximum load of 12-15 cwt. A lighter vehicle still is the 8-10 h.p. Zebra, which embodies a four-cylinder engine, with a bore and stroke of 55 mm. by 105 mm. respectively. The gearbox of this bevel-driven chassis gives four forward -speeds and a reverse. The model shown will be fitted with a box van body, which is designed to carry 5-6 cwt.
Willys-Overland, Ltd.,
151-153, Great Portland Street, London, W.
Agents for the Garford Chassis.
Stand No. 79
An example of the Garford lorry built to carry 30 cwt. will be shown on the above stand. This. chassis has a f ourcylindered engine, with Lheaded cylinders of 3a ins. by 5k ins. bore and stroke respectively. It is three-point suspended, and develops 22.5 h.p.; all the valves are enclosed, and are situated on the right side Of the engine. Lubrication is by splash, and water circulation is effected by a centrifugal pump. The clutch, which is of the multiple dry disc type-, is enclosed in a housing attached to the. crankcase,
and the transmission of the ordinary selective sliding-gear type provides three. speeds forward and a reverse. Final drive is by worm and worm wheel through floating axle shafts to wood artillery type rear. wheels. A point to notice is that the road thrust on the wheels is taken directly by the wheel bearings and not transmitted through the differential bearings. The differential carrier also supports -the bearings of the worm shaft, and makes a unit of the worm, worm gear and differential. The rear axle housing is made of pressed steel. The wheelbase of the chassis is 11 ft. 3 ins., the track being 4. ft. 8 ins. Pneumatic tyres of 36 ins. by 6 ins. dimensions are fitted to all four wheels, and a tyre pump, which is worked by the engine, is incorporated. The chassis frame is of channel-section pressed steel, and it is strongly reinforced with cross members and gussets.
Apart from, the various foreign charsis described in this section, the French SaurerCo. will also be showing, but up to the time of going to press we had pot received particulars of their exhibit.