New Vehicle for ice-cream Distribution
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AN example of bodywork insulation as adapted for the distribution side of the ice-cream trade, is shown on a vehicle which was recently completed' by Frank Grounds, Ltd., Lichfield Road, Birmingham, 6. The body was built to the instructions of the Cater Motor CO., Ltd., Bristol, and is mounted on an Austin 25-cwt. ambulance chassis, which was 'picked out as being a particularly suitable type.
The insulated compartment has an internal length of 5 ft. 9:1 ins., a width of 5 ft. and a height of approximately 5 ft. 1 in.. Double doors open outwards at the rear of the van and there is a 1-ft. 4-in, loading-space extension at floor level. The insulating material is Isoflex.
The framework is homegrown ash and the panelling is Plymax aluminiumfaced plywood suitably moulded. The softwood floor is carried on hardwood framing and the roof is covered with white duck, bedded in white lead.
In the space between the cab and the insulated compartment, a forward compartment extends for the full width of the vehicle and measures 2 ft. 6 ins. across. The door opens on the left side and is fitted with a recessed handle. There are two interior lights, one in the forward compartment and one above the loading space.