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Fine Display at the Ford Show

14th October 1932
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New Light Vans, Six'wheelers, Fordson Tractors, the New Fordson 2-tonner in Various Forms, and Several Interesting Vehi

cles and Adaptations

pROBABLY never before has the Ford Motor Exhibition been so interesting from the point of view of both the general public and users of commercial vehicles. The display at the White City, London, from October 13 to 22, is the largest Ford exhibition ever held, being three times as big as the previous show at the Royal Albert Hall. A complete range of cars is displayed, together with a wide selection of Ford commercial vehicles, from the little 5-cwt. van just introduced to the six-wheeler conversions of the bigger models.

Various Ford dealers have sent in vehicles of types in which they specialize, some incorporating frame modifications, whilst others are' principally interesting on account of specialpurpose bodywork.

For example, Messrs. George E. Duerden, of Empire Engineering Works, Brown Street, Burnley, show their Eureka six-wheeler attachment specially designed for the new Fordson 2-ton chassis. In this the trailing axle is connected to the chassis by a V-shaped radial drawbar, the frame being extended to overhang the axle, which is provided with sliding surfaces faced with Ferobestos bearing material. This axle is made from a 2i-in squaresection heat-treated, nickel-chromium steel bar, and the drawbar is pivoted to it at two points. For the purpose of reversing, a spring-loaded locking bolt is provided, controlled by a lever in the driver's cab, which has the effect of making the vehicle a rigid six-wheeler. The overall length is 23 ft., and the price of the attachment complete and fitted is £130.

County Commercial Cars, Ltd., Fleet, Hants., is displaying an example of the Fordson 2-tonner with its Surrey trailing-axle, rigid, six-wheeled conversion, surmounted by a special body. This set has frequently been referred to in The Commercial Motor, and incorporates an interesting and cleverly designed suspension system.

The same company, it may be noted, makes the Sussex four-wheel-drive, sixwheeled conversion with lateral triangular bracing to relieve the weightcarrying springs of side loads. The price is £120 more than the standard Fordson chassis price, and the Ford Motor Co., Ltd., is now including this model in its catalogue.

A. Ferraris, Ltd., 200-220, Broadway, London, N.W.2, is showing the Flex Twin-Six trailing-axle rigid six-wheeler conversion on the Fordson chassis. This is another well-built conversion set, which has been not only described, but road-tested by us. Steel chain tracks for duty on rough and soft ground, as well as springs and other components, are also displayed by the Ferraris concern.

F-rank G. Gates, Ltd., 79, High Road, Woodford, London, E.18, has on show a Fordson 2-tonner with special laundry and general-purpose van body, a speciality of this company. This has a hoopstick and three-ply top covered with waterproof moleskin, and there is a sliding partition behind the driver's seat.

Messrs. A. Norman Reeves, 203, High Street, Uxbridge, are showing a handsome convertible horsebox and cattle truck on the standard Ford 13-ft. 1-in. wheelbase chassis. The body is of the rigid-sided type and has a detachable top deck which can be stored away, when not in use. on runners just below the roof. There are also detachable paddings for use when carrying horses. In addition to a double ramp at the rear there is quite a wide ramp at the front on the near side. The price of this outfit is £369.

Vick Bros., Ltd., Aldershot, is show

lag a Ford ambulance with body by Herbert Lomas, Ltd., 16-18, City Road, Manchester, and H. J. Willett, Ltd., High Street, Colchester, exhibits a handsome 20-seater bus, incorporating the eight-cylinder chassis. This is illustrated on page 284.

The fact that the Fordson will serve as the basis for a useful fire-engine is demonstrated by an exhibit of Shnonis, Ltd., 32, Alfred Place, London, W.C.1.

The Chaseside Engineering Co., Cam bridge Arterial Road, Enfield, noted for its Hi-Lift Shovel mounted on the Fordson tractor, is showing an example of this appliance, which, of course, is used extensively by gas companies, quarry owners, etc. A remarkable feature is that whilst the appliance is of a mobile nature, it has a tipping height of no less than 9 ft. It loads almost any kind of material, including sand, coal, sugar beet, road material, etc., and can tackle about 25 to 30 tons per hour, bringing the cost as low as 10. per ton. The price, delivered free in this country, is £475.

Another fitting for the tractor is the all-weather canopy shown by A. and S. Andrews, Ltd., Uxbridge Road, London, W.5. This comprises a well-sprung cab giving good weather protection and it incorporates rear mudguards. The price is 126. The use of the Ford engine for industrial purposes is evidenced by arcwelding, fire-pump and air-compressor sets mounted on wheels, the exhibitors of these including The Lead Wool Co., Ltd., Snodland, Kent ; the Pulsometer Engineering Co., Ltd., Reading; Miglimans Air Compressor Co., Broad Heath, Manchester; and Mawdsley's, Ltd., Darsley, Glos.

The 5-cwt. and 12-cwt vans described in a separate article, the Fordson agricultural and industrial tractors, and a complete range of other Ford commercial vehicles are also to be seen.


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