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25th May 1911, Page 19
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Olir readers will be informed by the Editor on any points connected with the construction or use of commercial motors. Where a direct reply is desired, a stamped and addressed envelope shoukl be enclosed : if a request for privacy is not specialty made, any query and answer may tie published. Some replies, owing to pressure on our space, are held several weeks. Numerous requests reach us for lists of motorcao and commercial vehic,c owners; these we never supply. Our advertisement

columns are ote:1 to those who desire to make announcements to owners fur their own ocnefit.

A Boiler Inquiry.

[1,b11] " TWICKENHAM writes:—' Is the Lewin boiler for steam wagons suitable to put on a four-ton ---wagon, and what are its merits " ANSIVER.—The Lewin boiler is of the return firetube type, and is something like the Cochran boiler in design. We understand that it is efficient and gives satisfactory results. It is suitable for fitting in pluee of a vertical type of steam-wagon boiler ; it is made by the Belvedere Engineering Co., _Belvedere, hent.

Wants Bell Punches.

[1,812] " KERRY KAI! " writes: -•' We should be glad if. you would furnish us with the names of seine firms from whom we could purchase ticket punches which would retain the punchings, and which also would ring when they punch the tickets."

.ANSWER.—We should advise you to get into touch with the Bell Punch and Printing Co., Ltd., of 52, Tabernacle Street, London, E. We understand that this .company only supplies its box punches on hire, but, it sells outright, when required, its ordinary baud panch es.

You might, too, with advantage communicate with Mr, F. Heron Rogers, of Motorraeters, Ltd., Broad Sanctuary Chambers, Westminster, S.W., who has patented a very (-lever taxicab ticket recorder, which we believe is shortly to be placed on the market.

Spring Cushions.

[1,8131 " PARAKEET " writes :--I have, seen somewhere in your columns some references to places where spring cushions can be purchased. Can you give. me this information?"

ANSWER.—The "Answer to Query" for which you are seeking appeared in our issue of the 6th April, page 106. The names therein given of manufacturers of spring cushions were :— Auster, Ltd., Burford Street, Birmingham. Lace Web Spring Mattress Co., Sa.ndiacre, near Nottingham.

Whittingham and Wilkins, Neale Street, Long Acre, London, ; and Marshall's Spring Mattress Co., Nottingham.

To these must be added:—

The Marshall Sanitary Mattress Co., Ltd., 109, Sainsbury Road, West Kilburn, N.W.

A Taxicab Departure.

[1,B1-1.1" FUNERAL FURNISHER " writes :—" I am wishing to run several good taxicabs in connection with my livery and funeral business, and I should esteem it. a, special favour (in confidence) if you would give me your unbiassed opinion as to who you would consider the best firm, for the most-reliable car combined with cheapness, that I could go to."

ANSWER—We refer you to Belsize Motors, Ltd., of Clayton, Manchester, S. F. Fdge, Ltd., of 14, New Burlington Street, London, W., Mann and Overtons, Ltd., of 15, Commercial Road, Buckingham Palace Road, London, S.W., and Sturmey Motors, Ltd., of .Coventry. These makers, amongst others, market reliable machines, and you will be well satisfied if you decide to buy from any one of them. If we can give you further or more detailed information we shall be pleased to do so upon receipt of a further inquiry.

.£75 for an Old Van.

[1,815:[ "SOUTH WALES' writes:-" Will you kindly inform me if the James and Browne commercial chassis are reliable, and fit to run on hilly roads. Also, what would it cost to have it inspected by an expert, at. Tooting t The price of the chassis is £75."

ANSWER.—James and Browne, Ltd., no longer builds commercial chassis. Before giving any cornpete,nt opinion, it will be necessary to know the weight that it is proposed to carry, and to make an inspection of the vehicle in question, which would cost an inclusive sum of two guineas. We must have at, least 48 hours notice.

An Inquiry about Stirlings.

[1,818] " HAYSEED " writes :—" As a regular reader of THE COMMER;;IAL MOTOR for a year or two now, I shall be pleased to have your advice. I have been offered two 22 h.p. Scott-Stirling double-decked motor omnibuses, to seat, 18 inside and 18 out. They are,, fitted with four-cylinder engines, 100 mm. by 125 mm., live axle drive, high-tension accumulator ignition, thermo-syphon and fan cooling, with gilled radiator, three speeds forward and reverse, foot and hand brakes, irreversible wheel steering, artillery wheels, and no tares. These are offered at £250. Do you think these would make good three-ton rullys, and what would tires cost for same? I had an idea to use them for general work, and also to have a charelabancs body to fit and use for pleasure parties. I feel confident of finding work for same. What would be the lowest price one would want to earn per day or week to be profitable '? Do you think it advisable to go in for second-hand ones, as it would take all I have to buy one, leaving nothing for emergencies and for having to learn all about them. If I do not, invest in one I shall have to purchase two more horses, as at present I am understaffed, so it ought to be a favourable opportunity."

ANSWER.—In reply to your inquiry, we are afraid it is quite impossible for us to give you anything like a reliable opinion about the machines you mention without something in the nature of an examination. The Scott-Stirling chassis is known to us, but, without expert inspection from this office, we are unable to advise, you that they are in a condition to give good service. It is probable that your tires would

cost you something in the neighbourhood of new, for a three-ton chassis.

You ought to arrange to earn a minimum of £15 a week on a. mileage of 280 for the same period in order to work at a profit, taking everything into consideration. We think you would be very ill-advised to purchase these machines in view of your limited capital, unless you take every possible precaution to see that the vehicles are likely to give you good service without excessive cost of maintenance, etc. -You do not say where the vehicles are, but if they are anywhere within easy reach of town, we should be happy to send one of our engineers to make a thorough examination of the vehicles for you. Why need you buy the particular machines of which you sneak ? There are plenty of good second-hand machines in the market, and it is possible that you might secure a better bargain by advertising your wants for a week or two in the sundry advertisement columns of this journal.


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