a How will the new regulations affect my 1951 Ford Thames,
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which has a carrying capacity of 5 tons and an unladen weight of 3 tons?
A The new C and U Regulations will apply to your 1951 Thames only in respect of the brakes. From January 1 1968 the vehicle will have to have a braking efficiency of 45 per cent from the service brakes and 20 per cent from "a second means of application" )handbrake).
This is the only direct and immediate effect the new regulations will have on your truck. You will not be limited to any specific figure for gross weight but at some time from the middle of next year your vehicle will be called in for its first annual test when it will be plated to show the maximum weight at which it can be operated and the maximum axle weight that can be applied: It is likely that these figures will be similar to those ascribed to the model when it was built, but we suggest you get confirmation of this from the manufacturer. He could also Inform you if the required efficiency could be obtained without modification, although you should check this for yourself by loading it to the maximum designed figure and then having the foot and handbrake tested.