Greater Visibility from New Cab
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ANEW all-metal cab introduced by Transport Equipment (Thornycraft), Ltd., Basingstoke, for Sturdy Star and Trident fotward.control chassis, has not only a pleasing outline, hut provides more headroom and increased visibility. The previous cab, which was of composite construction, weighed 4 cwt. 1 qr.; with the new steel base on the all-metal version, the complete cab is about 56 lb. heavier.
The sub-frame structure incorporates the engine cowling, wheel-arch pans, valance and front mudguard.
Silenibloc mountings are used in secure the -cab to the chassis, from which it can be removed by withdrawing only four bolts, one electric pl/ug and the steering wheel from its column. For shipping purposes the upper half of the cab can he detached.
There are drop lights in the doors, forward of which there are fixed quarter-lights. A large window is tilted in the back of the cab.
Each pane of the two-Panel windscreen, which is framed in nonferrous metal sections, has an additional square foot of area, as compared with the screen in the old model. Only the driver's panel is hinged, and this can he swung out to an angle of 45 degrees.
,The adjustable bucket seat for the driver and the fixed seat over the tool box for his mate have cushions-and squabs made up with a foamed rubber interior and leather trimming.
Fittings include; two electric windscreen wipers, two exterior driving mirrors.and an opening ventilator at the rear of the roof.