Longframe.
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TT will be recalled that at the 1923 'Show the Longframe six-wheeler attracted considerable attention owing to the unusual method employed for springing the auxiliary rear wheels. At th present Show the original Long-frame chassis is not on view, both the exhibits being of a shorter type introduced later.
The chassis is in every respect a Chevrolet, but for the fact that the rear springs are modified and an auxiliary Pair of rear wheels are fitted, these rear wheels are not connected by any form of axle, but are independently sprung. They are each mounted at the end of a lever pivoted to a bracket secured to one of the side members of the frame, the pivot being ahead of the wheel hub, the lever is extended forwards and carries the transverse pin to which a vertical link is secured, and the lower end of this link is shackled to the rear end of the rear semi-elliptic spring. One pair of springs thus provides the suspension between the back axle proper and the frame, and at the same time provides the resilient support for the levers on which the rearmost wheels are mounted.
It will be recalled that in the original Longframe type the rearmost wheels were at such a distance from the front wheels that provision had to be made for steering them, but owing to its shorter length such provision is not necessary on the model exhibited. '
The weight of the Longframe chassis is 21 cwt., and its loading capacity is 11-2 tons. Two types are shown on the stand, one being a lorry,-whilst the other, is a 20-seater saloon bus. The latter is of the pay-as-you-entei type, and with a door at the front opening inwards.
Drop windows are fitted along the sides and a gangway separates the transversely placed seats. This bus is built by London Lorries, Ltd.