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kAbove) A refrigeration unit is built into the body mounted on the MorrisC'ommercial .1-type chassis which Kennings are to show on Stand 34. (Right) This aluminium-alloy cattle container, mounted on a Thornycroft Sturdy Star platform lorry, is said to weigh a ton less than a similar container built of steel and wood (Carmichael, Stand 39).

LIGHT weight with strength will he the keynote of bodybuilders' exhibits at the Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court. A widespread increase in the use of aluminium for commercial-vehicle bodywork, even in the case of tipping and specialized vehicles, will be revealed on the stands of the 62 exhibitors. The occasional use

lastics is perhaps a portent of the re.

saving of a ton over a. similar, gn constructed in steel and d is claimed by the manuzers of an aluminium-alloy deck cattle container which is to hown.

tere is much scope in the enger-vehicle field for the small and two new British contenders :o make their debut at the Show. any detail improvements will be aled in conventional passenger /work. One notable feature is incorporation of lift-up roof Is to increase ventilation. At one bodybuilder will show a :le built to conform with the draft regulations governing hts and width.

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