Osborne Milk-float Bodywork
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1 LK -FLOAT bodywork for B.M.C. al 30-cwt. FC, models is now available from R. W. Osborne and Son, Ltd., Saffron Walden, Essex. The new body has been designed so that it can be
removed easily for fitting to a new chassis.
Steel is used for the main framework with 20 s.wg. zinc-coated steel for panelling. Flooring is of 1-in. t. and g. with steel wearing irons as standard but alloy, reinforced plastics, or hardwood floors are said to be available as optional extras.
Two Versions
Two versions are offered: a flat-floor version with a crate capacity of 30 per layer and a loading height of 3 ft. 2 in., or a low-loader version with a crate capacity of 26 on the base layer and 30 above at a main floor height of only 2 ft. 8 in. Both have built in rear bumpers as standard equipment. Prices are, low loader £170 and flat floor /165. ex-works in primer finish.
An identical body is also offered for the Commcr "Walk Thru " 30-cwt. model and here a sliding-door version is also available.