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New 1,770-cu.-ft. Pantechnicon
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ANEW full-fronted Luton-type pantechnicon body has been built by Arlington Bodybuilders, Ltd., Enfield, Middx. Designated the "Coronet," it is suitable for mounting only on a Bedford S.B. passenger chassis.
Of aluminium alloy, specially heattreated to withstand excessive stress, the body has a capacity of 1,770 Cu. ft. The front is pleasing to the eye, symmetry being achieved by slightly rounding the corners of the Luton head with those of the integrally built driver's cab.
Particular attention has been paid to the comfort of the driver. Visibility from the cab is unusually good. Perspex quarter lights moulded to conform with the general contours of the cab front, and sliding windows in the doors, permit the driver to see the kerb at a distance of approximately 9 ft. from the front of the vehicle. He also has a clearer view of the instrument panel. which has been reshaped and fitted at an angle of 90° from the steering column.
A trap door in the dash, which can be left open in hot weather, and a ventilator fitted near the driver's feet, provide adequate ventilation for the cab. Two Vortex units just below the cant-rail in the Luton head ventilate the van interior.
Part of the decorative front panel of the cab is detachable for access to the radiator, and when it is required to remove the engine the entire lower portion of the cab front can be detached.
A 3-ft.-deep flush-finished tailboard facilitates the loading and unloading of furniture. Eight alloy slats on each side and two special bracing attach. ments in the centre, are fitted in the van, all of which are easily adjusted and detachable.
A box for bed irons is incorporated at the front of the spare-wheel compartment, and flaps fitted on the near. side at the rear and at rear of the body respectively provide access to them.
Interior dimensions are: length, 22 ft.; width, 7 ft. 21 in.; height, 9 ft. 9 in.; Luton head, 4 ft. 8 in. long, 7 ft. 2i in,, wide and 4 ft. 11 in. high. Maximum... .overall height of the vehicle unladen-, is 13 ft. 1 in.