Specification for the coachwork of an Enclosed Limousine, model 26.G.6.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 7\5\ X 604 Body-page108 | |
| Date | 5th April 1937 | |
| Specification of Coachwork for Enclosed Limousine, 26.G.6. CHASSIS. Chassis 26.G.6. For all particulars see drawings and instructions supplied. 'E' type steering. All fittings untarnishable. One spare wheel to be carried on off-side. BODY. Enclosed limousine, seating seven persons - See Lec.5289. Body shell construction. The body shell to be constructed of wood and panelled in aluminium. Bentley pillar and frame section sizes to be used throughout wherever possible, with a view to reducing the weight to an absolute practical minimum, and experiments may be tried to achieve this objective subject to our approval. Rear wheel arches to be of sheet steel to our Lec.5307, the arches to be provided by the Coachbuilder. The heel-board to be of sheet steel also. The rear squab board to be plated to the body cross-member at the base and to the body waist rail, so diagonally bracing the back of the body over the area where it is weakened by the luggage boot opening. All ironing to be carried out with sheet steel flitch plates and gussets. Care to be taken to remove as far as possible all contacts except on actual jointing faces to prevent squeaks. Joint faces to have greased paper inserts. Panelling. Body to be panelled in aluminium SWG.16, except in such places where it is considered possible to use 18.SWG; to be quirked at the base and top of the screen pillar. Rear Wings. Rear wings in aluminium SWG.16 and attached by bolts to the wheel arch. Stone Shields. Stone shields in aluminium SWG.16, bolted in position, to be fitted to both front and rear wings, - Alternatively A.C. type stone shields may be used. | ||
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