Cargo conversion
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MARQUISS TRANSPORTERS, based near Annan, Dumfriesshire, has produced a custom-built conversion on a Ford Cargo chassis. The cab design allows for the seating of seven persons including the driver.
A standard chassis cab is modified by extending rearwards, blending with contours of the original cab. It employs one-piece grp moulding, lined on the interior with pvc soundabsorbent headlining.
The main body follows the normal Marquiss design, with dimensions of 711 4in x 19ft 6in incorporating galvanised steel side skirts and storage lockers. The platform is fully decked and finished with galvanised steel sheet and alloy five-bar treadplate. Ramp slides are also provided as standard equipment for loading three-wheelers, plant or varacans. A heavy-duty power winch is fitted, together with loading lights, emergency twinflashing beacons, rear drawbar and seven-pin trailer socket. Optional extras include rear second car lifting slings and chains and American-style strobe emergency beacons.