Perkins Option on New U.S. Range
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THE latest range of goods models from the International Harvester Co. of America is to be available with the Perkins 6.354 engine as optional original equipment. There are four basic.models in the Loadstar Line as the new range is called, including fourand six-wheelers with gross vehicle weight ratings of 18.200 lb. to 46,000 lb. and wheelbases of from 10 ft. 9 in. to 21 ft. 2 in.
Various transmissions and rear axles are said to be available including a new five-speed synchromesh _ gearbox. Also available as an option is the International Harvester. Select-0-",sitatic semi-automatic transmission which incorporates a torque converter and an electro-hydraulic clutch.
S. AND A. IN CAMBERWELL
THE new commercial vehicle depot of Stewart and Ardern, Ltd., at Camberwell Station Road, London, S.E.5. is now in full operation. Formerly the docking workshops for the L.T.E. Camberwell Garage, the building gives 19.000 sq. ft. of servicing area and there is 4.000 sq. ft. of stores space.
At present a five-and-a-half-day week is being worked but it is expected that a full 24-hr.-a-day service will be introduced in a month's time.