ran or Platform Lorry
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VAN body which can easily he 6. dismantled and packed into a crate been produced by Jones Bros. )achbuilders). Ltd., Old Oak mmon Lane, London, N.W.10.
It was developed primarily to reduce pping costs. but it may also offer ,eral attractive prospects l'or the me user, as the complete body can be constructed in four hours by four men working with normal workshop hand tools. A complete description of the procedure is contained in a pamphlet supplied with each body.
The possibility of converting a platform truck into a van to suit seasonal or other changes in trade is thus introduced. The body is 11 11. long, 6 ft. 11 in. wide and 5 ft. 11 in. high. The capacity is approximately
• 440 cu. ft. Packed for shipping,
the crate containing all the components measures 11 ft. 4 in. by 7 ft. 4 in. by 2 ft. 5 in. It weighs 18 cwt. Bodies can he packed singly or in crates holding zwo or four.
The body is of all-metal construction with wooden slats 3 ft. up from the floor. Fully opening rear doors and a folding rear step are fitted. If the vehicle is required to carry passengers. ventilators and windows can be fitted in the roof and sides.