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That FW have built an 8 x 6 ready-mixed dOncrete truck, with the first, third and fourth axles driven.
That this is probably the first eight-wheeled rigid vehicle with six-wheel drive to have been built in the U.S.A.—or anywhere else. • A haulier saying that the road transport industry is not " unfair " to the railways, but merely shows by contrast the excellent service that it can give.
That after 490,000 miles of operation on Regent RPM Delo Sup. I (S.A.E. 10w), a Gardner 6LVV oil engine is said to have shown an average bore wear of 0.009 in.
That the Southdown Service from Burgess Hill to Cuckfield Hospital is so appreciated that the company have been asked to run a bus on Wednesdays, as well as on Thursdays and Sundays. Of the "pattern " of travel in London during the bus strike being described as. resembling'a patchwork quilt.
From a reader that S.T.R. (H. Scott Hall) must have had more fans than many a film star, and will probably be remembered for far longer.
That a recent headline in a national newspaper, " Ewer Sold at Christie's for £1,000," caused some consternation among friends of a well-known London coach operator.
That whoever obtained the redoubtable George for £1,000 would be getting a very good bargain.
That the first official rally of the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club will assemble at the Spurrier Works of Leyland Motors, Ltd., Leyland, Lanes, at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, and dispersal will be at 1 p.m.
.. Of many people who prefer to travel with their furniture.
That this saves time and anxiety and helps correct disposal.
That some workers forced by the bus strike to walk find they arrive earlier.
That this may indicate the state of London's traffic congestion even in normal times.
That a badly worn carburetter is a frequent source of increasing petrol consumption.
That the most careful adjustment can compensate to only a minor degree for serious wear.