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AMILK-FLOAT conversion of the Morris J2 van is now available from tiewens' Garages, Ltd., Bridge Road, Maidenhead, Berks. Open at the sides and rear, the vehicle has a specially strengthened and built-up floor which is level with th,!. top of the wheelarches. Transverse steel wearing slats arc provided at intervals of approximately 7 in., and there is a drainage gully underneath with a waste pipe running below the chassis. The loading space is 8 ft. long. 5 ft. 6 in. wide and 3 ft. 1 in_ high.
The bulkhead behind the driver is fitted with a rear-view window and protection bars, whilst a half-bulkhead at the rear is optional at extra cost. A grocery compartment can be provided at the rear and safety chains fitted to the body sides at an additional charge. Painted in primer, the van costs £614 3s. 6c1. including purchase tax.
A useful feature is the ease of entry and exit afforded by the forwardcontrol and sliding doors.