NEW BOXVAN FOR SUCHARD
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nNE of many vehicles being built by Alfred Walker Coachbuilders (1934) Ltd., Greycaines Trading Estate. Watford, on the new Ford D chassis is the boxvan (right) for Suchard Chocolate Ltd.. based on a D500 156-in.-wheelbase chassis supplied by Dennis Barley and Son Ltd., of Welwyn Garden City. The vehicle is designed to deliver cartons of chocolates on outward journeys, and collect raw materials used in the manufacture of chocolate on the return journeys.
Plywood Lined
Main framing of the body is of hardwood with mild steel strengthening. with exterior panelling of aluminium faced plywood. An interior lining of plywcod is also provided, with insulation for the sides, front and roof panels of 2-in, glassreinforced plastics. A full-length roller shutter door is fitted at the rear. Equipment includes four full-length Joloda
A26 tracks for pallet loading, and two interior lights with a warning lamp on the cab instrument panel. The body is 18 ft. long by 7 ft. 3 in. between interior lining by 7 ft, 9 in. interior height.