1,538 cu. ft. Van Under 3 Tons A PANTECHNICON body,
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with IA integral driver's cab, weighing only 17 cwt. 12 lb. and having a capacity of 1,538 Cu. ft., has been supplied to Harris Lebus, Ltd., by Arlington Bodybuilders, Ltd., High Road, Ponders End, Middx. Based on a Bedford 4-ton extended long wheelbase chassis, the outfit
comes well within the 30 m.p.h. speed limit.
Of Huntalloy light-alloy construction, the body includes many extras that one would not expect to find in a vehicle of such low weight.
The wheelbase has been lengthened by a Baico 3-ft. extension and a 3-ft. 4-in-extension is fitted to the rear of the frame.
The complete assembly is of aluminium-alloy extruded sections. Panelling is in 20gauge sheet. Tongued and grooved soft-wood forms the floor, alloy sheet over the Luton floor and wheel-boxes being covered with plywood to protect furniture from rivets. The 3-ft. tailboard is framed in aluminium.
Two adjustable and detachable bracing attachments are incorporated in the interior. Fifteen alloy felt-covered slats protect furniture from contact with the body sides. Interior lighting is by a jellymould lamp. A bed-iron box 6 ft. 6 in. long, 9 in. deep and 1 ft. 6 in. wide, is fitted below the body skirt on the near side.
The integral cab has seating accommodation for three persons.
Overall dimensions are: length, 19 ft.; width, 7 ft. 5-hin.; and height 9 ft 7 in. Unladen weight is 2 tons 19 cwt. 0 qr. 12 lb.