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iE ew Leyland Terrier assis, with the latest ab pecification and fitted • s ecially designed box ies, have been chosen Na tonal Carriers as the $ ge of a planned change n rticulated vehicle to 1 v hide operation in the 1 s region.
he box-van bodies, conlet d by Wilsdon and Co , of Solihull, West Ila ds, are built to the eif requirements of the lo al Freight Corporation 1 i corporate many fea s o reduce maintenance hnise time off the road re airs.
uil on a steel underframe It peripheral frame of y eat treated alloy secs, t has a hardwood floor a roof constructed of a is erse alloy frame with -p e translucent grp roof el of the most notable es in the body construc t s the use of colournated glass fibre panels are claimed to last the lifetime of the vehicle, eliminating the necessity for repainting. Vinyl transfers, which are used for company identification, can therefore be renewed at any time, ensuring that the vehicle always maintains its smart appearance.
The body side panels are protected at floor level by heavy duty rub rails fitted with detachable ends for easy replacement. The interior sides are fitted with load retaining devices in order that diminishing loads can be secured at any point within the body. The rear aperture is fitted with a Whiting dry freight door and the bodywork protected from accidental damage in the loading bays by a heavy duty steel rear bumper and plastic rear wings.