A Van for Special Food
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Containers.
r\ISTRIBUTION of food to schools in the London County Council area is carried out in insulated containers, of which there are three sizes. The largest, whicli is rectangular, takes 56 lb. of food, the second size, which is circular, carries 28 lb., and the sthallest, also circular, 10 lb. By standardizing thes,e containers, their transport has been simplified, as the only requisite is a suitable van body fitted with substantial racks.
Glover, Webb and Liversidge, Ltd., 561, Old Kent Road, London, S.E.1, has recently produced such a body, mounted on a Commer Superpoise 25-cwt. chassis, for the Borough of West Ham. Accommodation for the containers is provided on each side and at the front of the body, the heaviest being carried on the lower racks, lined with galvanized steel. Altogether, 19.} cwt. of food, made up of 26 large containers. 16 medium and 24 small, can be transported..
Each is arranged to fit snugly into position. As a further safeguard, each rack has a hinged ledge, which is lowered for loading and afterwards raised and secured by a bolt to prevent the containers from moving .outwards.
The floor is covered with steel, and most of it is built to form a trap, which can be raised to give access to the transmission. The spare wheel is carried beneath the body, where it is covered in by a hinged flap.
The main feature of the body is its solid construction. The framework, shelves and pillars are of hardwciod, and aluminium-faced Plymax is used for panelling. Wings and chassis parts are finished in black, and the body in green with a cream top, the white lettering and the borough crest forming a pleasing contrast.
A second body inspected by a representative of "The Commercial Motor" was built for David Greig and Co., Ltd., the well-known provision concern. It was an egg-collecting van, the main feature of interest being that it can be loaded or unloaded at three points. On each side at the forward end is a roller shutter, whilst two-thirds of. the opening at the rear is covered in by a similar type of shutter; the remaining portion is formed into a substantial tailboard. Three louvres at the forward end and two Flettner ventilators in the roof, provide for free circulation of air Throughout the body. The basis of this vehicle is a Fordson Thames forward control chassis.