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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

EXHIBITION.

The Carriage of Goods.

[Special Report to the Hongkong Telegraph by R.A.C.]

Higher Speeds and Easler Maintenance...

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control types have recently been cess to the engine on both sides, completely redesigned. In the On a wheelbase of 14 1h a plate Iatter the driver is mounted on the form span of 15 ft. can be given

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1930.

tipping body, 10 tons. The 6- cylinder engine develops 72 h.p. at 1,000 rpm; there is a 4-speed brakes act on all B wheela

FOR NATION.

offside of the 24.8 h.p. engine and The engids is a 6-cylinder develop gearbox and the large diameter Miss England's

on the nearside there is provision ing over 100 h.p. and a note for a seat for a second man. The worthy that electric starting is engine in easy of across as the floor standardised. boards and bonnet are detachable and the Vulcan patent front mudguards swing outwarda when engine adjustment is necessary,

chassis of this size.

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Well-known Overseas,

British rigid-frame d-wheelers

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in. by 8 in. high pressure tyras, twin on all tho, bogey wheels,. are atandardlood.

With a view to providing tho

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PRESERVED INTACT. The speedboat "Miss England,

NICE LINES.

The wheelbase is 11 ft. 11 in, have established a very definite largest possible platform area the which won the world's champion- giving small turning circle for a place for themselves in the Empire cab, accommodatting a driver and ship at Miami last March, and Overseas where they are assisting two mates, is placed over the en-recently won all the events at the A most striking effect is caused in opening up fresh tracts of gine thes permitting a loading international racing meeting at the Lido, hus finished her racing career. by all the exhibits on the Guy country and supplying reliable area of 22 ft. by 7 ft. 2 in.

hoans of transport where none The Biggest Loads of AIL

Sir Charles. Wakefield as pre- grease gun nipples necessibly stand being finished in cream and

existed previously. Among the placed.

The name of Scammell is sented the craft to the nation, and black. On the Goods side, these pioneers of this class of vehicle

30-cwt. chassle and As in the case, of the latest Pas Some of the 30/50 Cwt. Group. consist of

are Thornycrofts and a type aynonymous with articulated it is expected that she will be senger chassis, so with the Goods;

Although the Singer Co. has for the new 2-ton platform lorry, which, "A.5" for 32-ton loads is shown and 8-wheelers, and the carriage placed in one of the national mu the 6-cylinder engine has made very great strides in the last 12 some time, past marketed a 6-cwt. without equipment, solls at in chassis form. This has a 34/70 of loads up to 100 tons. The Sacums

a highly competitive price.

h.p. G-cylinder engine and auxiliary wheeler embodies the patented With Sir Henry Segrave as her months. The result is that greater van on the Junior chassis," the now A Guy G-cylinder engine and gearbox. This latter allows all the Scammell carrier axle in which pilot in all her successes, Mida power is obtained and, with the nfl 2-ton vehicle is the first real goods gearbox unit is shown mounted on ordinary speed ratios to be duplicat there are two axles in line across England has proved a triumph of of pneumatic tyres, higher speeds; chassis from this enterprising con- the patent flexible sub-frame which ed for cross-country running. The the vehicle, each axle carrying a British engineering and naval of insulates these units from all firm's patented system of rear pair of wheels and oscillating on architecture. In her short life further, the Six gives better palling cern. It possesses a number at low speeds and a considerably private car refinements, including stress of main frame distortion suspension permits 12 in. difference longitudinal bearings, so that all she won more international events wider range of flexibility on top Marles steering, "Luvax" one-shot This sub-frame is employed on all in driving axie lavels and allows four wheels follow the camber of than any other

ever built. Undoubtedly, the enormous Increase chassis lubrication and an engine

either axle to tilt to an angle of the road. The system has met She is a single

oat, and 18 degrees.

with tremendous success over the of lower power thaibst of her in the use of pneumatic tyres is self-starter. At 3,000 r.p.m. the models from 3-tots.

Modern Practice Exemplified. the, outstanding feature about the engine develops nearly 60 b.h.p. and

last two years and for heavy haul- The Morris-Commerical 2-ton Pas Goods models at Olympla; although it is said that the loaded lorry will

In addition to a 2% to 3-tonner, 6-wheeler, has made a name for 18 on main roads it is undoubted- for the heaviest types solid tyres do 50 m.p.h. The 4-wheel brakos

Halley Motors arc showing

itself in many parts of the worldly the most efficient form of trans- are available as an alternative if are servo-tissisted. required, many manufacturers have The Star "Flyer" range has been tonner with forward

This gives a platform and it is said that at the present port known. standardised tho pneumatic augmented with a new low loading trol.

2-ton chassis. This, too, has length of 14 ft. 6 in. and a most time there are orders on hand fort is instructivo to note that the

1,000 for various Government throughout their entire range.

Many makers, too, have increased a 29.8 h.p. 6-cylinder o.h.v, engine useful feature is the arrange- the load space of their vehicles by with 7-bearing crankshaft and ment, whereby the entire cab Departments. The engine his arm has supplied the same prin- be completely removed in bore and stroke of 80 mm. by 125 ciple, with the addition of double adopting the forward, or beside-pump water circulation, but, unlike can

duplicate set of axles "for the the-engine, driving position. By the "Flyer" does not have wheel ten minutes when major overhaula mm. developing 40 b.hp; and eight axles for the driving unit and a carrier, to its vehicles capable of this arrangement, the overall length braking. A very handsome ex-are to be executed, though minor forward speeds are provided.

This vehicle is capables, of sur-taking loads up to 100 tons. For may be reduced by as much as 4 ample of the Intter chinssin is to repairs and ordinary running ad- It without detracting from the be seen with a specini van body justments can be done with the mounting gradients of in 1% there great weights the machines. having a capacity of approximately cab in positión. Magneto, carburet with a 30-aw load and by reason are made in two types, the Grat Yet another line in which great 600 eu. ft. Finished in black andferd dynamo are all accessibly of the adhesion secured by its having 10 wheels for the trans progress has been made is in re-maroon with gold lettering, this out on the nearside of the four driving can traverse port of leads up to 65 tons, and gard to chassis lubrication systems. vehicle will certainly have a fine 0/86, engine and the offside ground imposable to ordinary the second having 14 wheels in-

four-wheeled vehicles........

tended for loads up to 100 tons, It is now common to find arrange- publicity value for its fortunate is entirely free of all accessories.

As "Builders of London's huses" ment practically all the owner.

Equipment Co's.

Quite recently an 85-ton low the Associated

'Catering for Special Loads. points Chis may be

platform trailer In the medium capacity field, the

wagon as There are many classes of goods specially designed and construct lubricated from 2 or 3 batteries of Valcan 50-cwt, normal and forward Products are always of particular interest and for 1930 an entirely

such as machinery, forniture, ed by John Powler and Co. of new range of chassis has been in- troduced. The "Majestic B-ton building materials etc., for the Leeds to carry some large pieces model is a very fine example of the transport of which a really low of electrical machinery. most modern practice. This has load line is essential in order to particular pieces were outside the been designed as a high-speed goods keep the cost and labour

rallway loading gauge and, there- carrier and possesses a 6-cylinder handling as low as possible.

fore, had to be transported by 110 h.p. engine. Exceptionally ensy To cater for this class there is road. The limit of height allowed sigering and change speed together the Latil type NP5LL G-ton lorry on the platform was 2 ft. and as with powerful 4-wheel

Borvo-which has a height of about 2 ft. the ground clearance had to be as operated brakes are factors intro-2 in. to the top of the platform large as possible, no margin what- duced from coach practice. A new when loaded. To effect this, power ever was available. The girders type of cab of attractive stream-s transmitted to the front wheels forming the frame, therefore, line design ensures the driver's only through universally Jointed were toilitfucted with an initial comfort. It is fully enclosed, hus driving shafts to externally toothed camber of in. which would sliding windows and provides ac-final reduction gears which are straighten out under the load. commodation for three men, mounted in oil-tight casings on the Every rivet on the top and under One of the most interesting front axles. Immediately behind well of the frame was coun- chassis in the new Commer range is the driving sent, the framer Versunk, arthurz ware 10 wheels the G. 6 type 6/7-ton vehicle. By dropped and 24 in, twin solid types gauged in beta of 4 and brakes the simple expedient of moving the arg used at the rear. Thus, pld were fitted to the rear 8.. The front axle to a position aft of the space and low loading: ord come overall length of the trailer wagon Lengine, it affords the advantages | bined.

it. lof" forward control with clear ac-

actual platform area.

MOTORUNION

INSURANCE C? IF

Incorporated in England

(Under the auspices of the Automobile Association)

PROMPT AND LIBERAL CLAIM SETTLEMENTS.

LOCAL AGENTS';'

THE UNION TRADING Co., Ltd.

York Building.

Phone C. 587..

Lane, Crawford's

NEW SCHEME

USED

CARS

Buy a Used Car under our Guaranteed Re-Purchase

Scheme.

We will guarantee to re-purchase, at owner's option, any Used Car bought from us and will pay back a definite percentage of the original price paid by the buyer; percentages as under

• Period of use 3 Months 75

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To any buyer wishing to use his car over a longer period we will give special quotations.

Reasons why this Re-purchase Scheme must appeal to you

1. There can be no doubt about the quality of our Cars when we are prepared

to buy them back again.

2. A Fifteen Hundred Dollar Car costs you less than $200 per day over the

period of six months, and the Car is your own..

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3. If you are going on leave in three or four monthe, you can drive your own car over that period, and even to the boat on the day you sail, without having any worry about re-sel ing.

4. When you arrive in England, we can arrange for you to have similar service, and can in fact have a car of any good English make waiting for you at the boat when land.

you

5. We can supply you with used Cars in Hong Kong from $500.

For Further particulars call or phone our Sales Department at Head Office.

Tel. C. 4679,

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

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Three half-track special tractors are being built by Four Vi Drive. Motors Ltd. for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Tor launching lifeboats. The engine In each case is entirely waterproof and will actually run under water, both inlet and exhaust pipes being raised 8 ft. above the ground. A Beparate starting gear is fitted for re-starting the engine under water. The machine is fited with a power driven bollard.

Another interesting exhibit on the same stand is a 4-wheel driven 4-wheel steered tractor having 4 wheelbase of only 7 ft. and a turn- ing radius of 18 ft. This has a tractive effort of 4-1ons. A ̈7- speed gearbox · is fitted and hydraulic brakes 'operate on "all four wheels.

A most ingenious arrangement on the new Karrier 10-ton "T.T." | tractor and traller permits part of the lond to be borne by the tractor if desired, to increase the adhes- sion weight on the rear wheels. A pneumatic helst on the tractor raises the forward end of the trailer. The tractor has a medium powered engine (26/40 h.p.) and an 8-speed gearbox,

Large Capacity 6-wheelers.

Turning now to the G-wheelers a fine example of a steamer is the Garrett, a rigid 6- wheeled undertype wagon. This firm originated the type more than three years ago and, since then, has supplied a large number: The quantity of repent orders receiv. ed is the best testimony to their satisfactory service. <

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A unique feature about Garrett design is the forward steering position of the driver which givos him a greatly improved view of the road. A point to note in con- nexion with the rear axle ar rangement employed is the large milenge obtainable on a set of rear tyres. In actual practice users are obtaining anything from 30.000 to 40,000 miles. "

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Suitable for the maximum body lengths. permissible is the new Dennis 12-ton rigid 6-wheeler, which incidentally is equipped 'with pneumatics. The engine is a 6-cylinder 45/100 h.p., and the norma!" dusj axle layout has third differential" between - the driving axles. The foot brake to all six wheels is assisted by dual vacuum servos and the hand brake operaten on all four rear wheels. This model gives an uninterrupte Fed loading area of 155 sq. ft. and is altogether a fine example of {.modern engineering practice!

The Loyland Hippo is a rigid-3- axlo chassis capable of transport- ing 12-ton commercial loads or; alternatively, a 2,500 gallon tank or, again, when fitted with a

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The cinema star, Connie Griffith posed as the model för this mascot.

rivals. Offer to take out, ber engines for use in another boat have teen declined by Sir Charlos, who wants to keep the boat completo g

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all others.

SOLE AGENTS

The Republic Motor Co. of China.

(Successors A. LUNG & Co. Auto Dapt,).

30 82. Des Voeur Road

TODAY'S SMARTEST ROADSTER

(ASH engineers, one of Aiserica's most competer

technical groups, designed and built the Nash, be today's most modern, most efficheurt má

48077 kan two spark plugs of hig

leni) karna maiko kigher compression pese maring quickter ignition, smoother acceleration, 22% more cznegowwe, & zolles per hour greater speed, à miles extra. from every gallon of fuel.

Outbound, mounted hydraulio shock absorbers cushion. every road. Centralised chassis Inbescation olls-21-vital....... parts at a touch. A new steering mechanism provides the world's essiest driving control

Everything from bumpers to tyre locka is included in the one price, there are no “extras'' to buy other than spare tyres, Beary fashion thesalsarpom floor is ready for the road.. Nash efficiency is clothed with Nash beauty. Here is a eharm of coleus, a grace of contour to delight the most eritical orné

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WONG SIU WOON,

Sole gents for Hongkong and South China, Telephone C. 1474,

21, Pottinger Street.

SERVICE STATION:-76, Den-Vœux Road Central

Telephone C. 644

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