. Automotive industries . Rear view of Moline speed truck chassis cab, against the rear side of the dash. This has the ad-vantage that the lamps throw some light through a sidelense on the dash, making it easier for the operator toread his instruments in the dark, and in the case ofkerosene lamps, which are most generally used, there isno danger of the lamps blowing out in stormy addition to complete trucks and chassis, there wereshown a number of trailers and truck bodies, as well asseveral exhibits of truck parts and accessories. Promi-nent among the latter were traction devices a
. Automotive industries . Rear view of Moline speed truck chassis cab, against the rear side of the dash. This has the ad-vantage that the lamps throw some light through a sidelense on the dash, making it easier for the operator toread his instruments in the dark, and in the case ofkerosene lamps, which are most generally used, there isno danger of the lamps blowing out in stormy addition to complete trucks and chassis, there wereshown a number of trailers and truck bodies, as well asseveral exhibits of truck parts and accessories. Promi-nent among the latter were traction devices and chassislubricating means. A Winter Truck Cab WITH the increase in long distance hauling and truck-ing, and realization of the need of weatherproofcabs in winter time, these units are rapidly being devel-oped. The Acme Motor Truck Co. has just brought out astandard winter cab which can be furnished on all of itsmodels. It is so designed as to preserve the lines of the. Winter top forAcme trucks vehicle and it is recommended for use with the Acme truckbecause of its better fit and blending of lines with body. This new cab is constructed of oak and built around theregular seat box. It is completely ironed at points ofstress and designed to stand up under rough service. Theside sections are constructed of waterproof veneer panels,curving toward the rear with a sheet metal corner con-struction running full height. An opening 5% by ll1^ provided in each corner. This is fitted with Pyralin sothe driver has a clear view of traffic approaching fromeither side. The back of the cab is fitted with slidingwindows which can be opened or closed for ventilatingpurposes. Each of the side panels has a 6 by 11 in. Pyra-lin light. The doors run full height of the cab and havea 9 by 11 in. Pyralin light which can be increased to ap-proximately 10 by 15 in. The doors swing toward thefront and are provided with anti-rattle locks. The top ofthe cab is built of ribs
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