Britain Supplies• Canadian T.V. Van
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CANADIAN Chevrolet chassis 6 forms the basis of an interesting tide which Marshall Motor Bodies, I., Airport Works, Cambridge, have npleted for the Canadian BroadcastCoriloration. For use on outside ladeasts, it is designed to house teleon equipment supplied by Marconrs reless Telegraph Co., Ltd.
The frame is constructed of hardwood throughout. Panelling generally is of aluminium sheet, except for certain sections which arc of steel to provide maximum strength. The interior lining is of hardboard, hand-beaten aluminium forming the radiused sections. Insulation is of fibreglass.
The floor, which is covered with thick rubber sheet, has a surround of aluminium chequer plate. Four adjustable tubular pedestal seats and two double bench seats are fitted in the interior. Lockers provide ample space for equipment.
A well for carrying cable drums is let into the floor at the rear. It is lined with galvanized sheet, and there is a folding step on the off side. The rear doors are designed to fall short of the full-depth opening, so that cable can be paid out when they are closed. A heavy-section draught excluder seals the aperture. The side entrances have fulllength doors and are easily accessible by well-type built-in steps.
The fixed windows in the body sides are double glazed, with insulation between. The curved quarter panels are of Perspex.
A special feature of the roof is a Weathershields sliding panel for use by cameramen. It is also fitted with hardwood slats and a luggage rail. A light-alloy ladder, which is stored in the canopy, provides access to the roof. Interior heating is controlled by a ' temperature unit, the motor for which is housed in a locker mounted on the chassis. A heater and demister, as well as special windscreen wipers, are incorporated in the driver's cab. The body is wired for mains and battery lightinz