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AEC Southall data sheet for bus, coach, and trolley bus chassis specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 116\1\ scan0115 | |
| Date | 1st November 1937 | |
| November 1937 AEC SOUTHALL DATA SHEET GUARANTEE. Comprehensive guarantees are given with all A.E.C. products, full particulars of which are stated in the Company's current Conditions of Business. BUS AND COACH CHASSIS TABLE 1: BUS AND COACH CHASSIS Columns: NAME, MODEL No., Capacity, ENGINE (No. of Cyls., Bore and Stroke m.m., R.A.C. Rating), Rear Axle Ratio, Wheelbase, TYRES (Front, Rear), ELECTRICAL (Voltage, Battery Capacity and Weight), DIMENSIONS (Length Overall §, Body Space, Back of Cab to— C.L. of Rear Axle, End of Frame), Fuel Tank Capacity Galls., For Coach Builders Arrangement Drg. No., WEIGHT (Chassis Complete ‡, T. C. Q.), CODE WORD, CHASSIS PRICE. Vertical Text in Electrical Column: DYNAMO 24 v.{VIENNA} STARTING CIRCUIT 24 v.{VIENNA} Row 1: NAME: REGAL 4 (S.D.) 4 WHEELS, SIDE TYPE MODEL No.: 0642 Capacity: 32-38 Seats ENGINE: 4 Cyls., 6.6 Litres, 120 x 146, R.A.C. 35.7 Rear Axle Ratio: 5 1/6 Wheelbase: 17' 6" TYRES: Front 9.00" x 20" L.P. Single., Rear 9.00" x 20" L.P. Twin. ELECTRICAL: Voltage F, 130 amp. hr., 335 lbs. DIMENSIONS: Length 27' 3", Body Space 22' 11 1/2", Back of Cab to C.L. of Rear Axle 15' 3 1/8", Back of Cab to End of Frame 22' 8 1/4" Fuel Tank: 30 Galls. Drg. No.: SK10-990 WEIGHT: 3 19 2 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVBYS CHASSIS PRICE: £1,100 Row 2: NAME: REGAL (S.D.) 4 WHEELS, SIDE TYPE MODEL No.: 0662 Capacity: 32-37 Seats ENGINE: 6 Cyls., 7.7 Litres, 105 x 146, R.A.C. 41 Rear Axle Ratio: 5 1/6 Wheelbase: 17' 6" TYRES: Front 9.00" x 20" L.P. Single., Rear 9.00" x 20" L.P. Twin. ELECTRICAL: 130 amp. hr., 335 lbs. DIMENSIONS: Length 27' 3", Body Space 23' 1", Back of Cab to C.L. of Rear Axle 15' 3 1/8", Back of Cab to End of Frame 22' 10 3/8" Fuel Tank: 45 Galls. Drg. No.: SK10-978 WEIGHT: 4 3 2 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVCAS CHASSIS PRICE: £1,250 Row 3: NAME: RANGER (S.D.) 4 WHEELS, BONNETED TYPE MODEL No.: 0665 Capacity: 24-26 Seats ENGINE: 6 Cyls., 7.7 Litres, 105 x 146, R.A.C. 41 Rear Axle Ratio: 5 1/6 Wheelbase: 17' 6" TYRES: Front 9.00" x 20" L.P. Single., Rear 9.00" x 20" L.P. Twin. ELECTRICAL: 130 amp. hr., 335 lbs. DIMENSIONS: Length 27' 3", Body Space 23' 0", Back of Cab to C.L. of Rear Axle 15' 2 1/8" (from back of Dash), Back of Cab to End of Frame 22' 9 5/8" Fuel Tank: 45 Galls. Drg. No.: SK10-991 WEIGHT: 4 2 3 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVCBA CHASSIS PRICE: £1,275 Row 4: NAME: REGAL (S.D.) 4 WHEELS, SIDE TYPE, MARK II MODEL No.: 0862 Capacity: 32-39 Seats ENGINE: 6 Cyls., 6.6 Litres, 105 x 130, R.A.C. 41 Rear Axle Ratio: 5 1/6 Wheelbase: 17' 6" TYRES: Front 9.00" x 20" L.P. Single, Rear 9.00" x 20" L.P. Twin ELECTRICAL: 130 amp. hr., 255 lbs. DIMENSIONS: Length 27' 3 1/8", Body Space 23' 7", Back of Cab to C.L. of Rear Axle 15' 9 1/8", Back of Cab to End of Frame 23' 4 7/8" Fuel Tank: 30 Galls. Drg. No.: SK10-746 WEIGHT: 3 13 1 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVDOY CHASSIS PRICE: £1,145 Row 5: NAME: REGENT (D.D.) 4 WHEELS, SIDE TYPE MODEL No.: 0661 Capacity: 52-56 Seats ENGINE: 6 Cyls., 7.7 Litres, 105 x 146, R.A.C. 41 Rear Axle Ratio: 5 1/6 Wheelbase: 16' 3" TYRES: Front 9.75" x 20" L.P. Single.*, Rear 9.00" x 20" L.P. Twin. ELECTRICAL: 130 amp. hr., 335 lbs. DIMENSIONS: Length 25' 8", Body Space 21' 7", Back of Cab to C.L. of Rear Axle 14' 0 1/8", Back of Cab to End of Frame 21' 3 1/8" Fuel Tank: 30 Galls. Drg. No.: SK10-975 WEIGHT: 3 19 2 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVCIN CHASSIS PRICE: £1,425 Row 6: NAME: RENOWN (S.D. OR D.D.) 6 WHEELS, SIDE TYPE MODEL No.: 0664 Capacity: 35-40 Seats (S.D.), 64-68 Seats (D.D.) ENGINE: 6 Cyls., 7.7 Litres, 105 x 146, R.A.C. 41 Rear Axle Ratio: 5 1/3 (S.D.), 6 1/3 (D.D.) Wheelbase: 18' 7" & 1/4" TYRES: Front 9.00" x 20" L.P. (S.D.) Single. 36" x 8" H.P. (D.D.), Rear 9.00" x 20" L.P. (S.D.) Twin. 36" x 8" H.P. (D.D.) ELECTRICAL: 130 amp. hr., 335 lbs. DIMENSIONS: Length 29' 0 3/8", Body Space 25' 4", Back of Cab to C.L. of Bogie 16' 4 1/4", Back of Cab to End of Frame 24' 7 1/2" Fuel Tank: 35 Galls. Drg. No.: SK10-994 (S.D.), SK10-993 (D.D.) WEIGHT: 5 1 2 (S.D.), 5 3 2 (D.D.) T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVCOT CHASSIS PRICE: £1,700 TROLLEY BUS CHASSIS TABLE 2: TROLLEY BUS CHASSIS Columns: NAME, MODEL No., Capacity, MOTOR (Regenerative, Series Dynamic or Field Regulated Type), REAR AXLE (Type, Ratio), Wheelbase, TYRES (Front, Rear), Body Space, LIGHTING (f), For Coach Builders Arrangement Drg. No., WEIGHT (Chassis ‡ Complete, T. C. Q.), CODE WORD, CHASSIS PRICE. Row 1: NAME: REGENT (D.D.) 4 WHEELS MODEL No.: 661T Capacity: 60-63 Seats MOTOR: English Electric 80 H.P. REAR AXLE: Type Worm, Fully Floating., Ratio 9.7 Wheelbase: 16' 3" TYRES: Front 10.5" x 20" L.P. Single., Rear 10.5" x 20" L.P. Twin. Body Space: 26' 0" LIGHTING: Direct Driven Generator (1,600 Watt) or Motor Generator Set (1,000 Watt) or Line Voltage Drg. No.: Cab Mounted SK10-856, Chassis Mounted SK10-791 WEIGHT: 3 15 3 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVEBR CHASSIS PRICE: ON APPLICATION Row 2: NAME: REGAL (S.D.) 4 WHEELS MODEL No.: 662T Capacity: 35-40 Seats MOTOR: English Electric 80 H.P. REAR AXLE: Type Worm, Fully Floating., Ratio 9.7 Wheelbase: 17' 6" TYRES: Front 9.00" x 20" L.P. Single., Rear 9.00" x 20" L.P. Twin. Body Space: 27' 6" LIGHTING: f Drg. No.: SK10-738 WEIGHT: 3 16 3 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVEDE CHASSIS PRICE: ON APPLICATION Row 3: NAME: RENOWN (D.D.) 6 WHEELS MODEL No.: 664T Capacity: 66-74 Seats MOTOR: English Electric 80 H.P. REAR AXLE: Type Worm, Fully Floating., Ratio 10 1/4 Wheelbase: 18' 7" & 1/4" TYRES: Front 10.5" x 20" L.P. Single., Rear 10.5" x 20" L.P. Single. Body Space: 30' 0" LIGHTING: f Drg. No.: SK10-694 WEIGHT: 4 19 2 T. C. Q. CODE WORD: YVDIJ CHASSIS PRICE: ON APPLICATION FOOTNOTES: TROLLEY BUSES. BRAKES.—The above vehicles have Air-operated Pressure Footbrake acting on all Axles. The Hand Brake acts on the Rear Axle or Axles only. Electrical Equipment incorporates Rheostatic Braking. † Wheelbase measured from Centre Line Front Axle to Centre Line Rear Bogie. ‡ Weight complete is Chassis with all Electrical Equipment, including Generator, Radio Coils and Trolley Bases. f When Line Voltage Lighting is required, deduct 1 1/4 cwts. from Chassis Weight given. When M.G. Set is required, add 1 cwt. 0 qrs. 0 lbs. For Battery manoeuvring add 1 cwt. 2 qrs. 12 lbs. BUSES AND COACHES. These models have Fully Floating Worm Axles and Vacuum assisted Lockheed Foot Brake acting on all wheels. The Hand Brake acts on the Rear Axle or Axles only. † Wheelbase measured from Centre Line Front Axle to Centre Line Rear Bogie. ‡ Weight complete is Chassis ready for road and includes oil, water, fuel, batteries (but not cradles) and, on Single Deck Models, except 0664 (S.D.) spare wheel and carrier. No allowance is made for loose tools or kit. § Overall Length means to end of Frame or over Spare Wheel Carrier, whichever is greater. * See note (4) back page. F See note (5) back page. £ See note (6) back page. All prices mentioned in this Data Sheet apply to U.K. markets only. A.E.C. Chassis are sold subject to the Company's current Conditions of Sale. Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure the correctness of this Data Sheet, its absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it is liable to alteration without notice. Handwritten Note: Selling price £1070 | ||