How C Licensees Are Made
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AiANY manufacturers are experiencing delays and difficulties as a result of the nationalization of long-distance road transport. In these days of stress, when the capacity of makers of proprietary units and components is stretched almost to the utmost, it is essential that the supplies from them be delivered with the greatest expedition to vehicle manufacturers. Failing their arrival, partly finished chassis and bodies may be delayed, and, what is, possibly, more important, occupy space which could advantageously be employed for more valuable purposes.
One chassis-making concern which had hitherto received regular service from a free-enterprise haulier, was notified by him that his vehicles had been stopped at two hours' notice for the purpose of acquisition, he could not collect gearboxes urgently required to meet export orders. This meant that work on 35 chassis had to be suspended.
In this instance the difficulty was temporarily overcome by mounting a body on an okl but roadworthy chassis, running the resulting vehicle under trade plates, and collecting the units within a few hours. Whatever the legality of the position, it was considered that it was worth any risk to keep production going. After such an experience, the manufacturer will probably become a C licensee.