1 minute read

New Streamlined Lumber Truclc an Attractive Job

keeps the lumber clean, protecting it from dirt and other maierials that might be thrown up by the wheels' Also, with the floor, it can be used as a flat bed truck'

The bulkhead is designed to be an integral part of the streamlined body, and is heavily reinforced with cor-ten channel steel.

In skirting the truck, it was necessary to eliminate the ratchets on the sides, and a new way to tie on or cinch the loads had to be devised. This was successfully acoomplished and the new ratchet has proved very practical'

A chromium steel bumper on the back deflects the load and prevents it from hitting the back of the truck in dumping, also it aids in backing under loads.

The firm name, on the side of the truck, is in raised letters made of Ash. All the side boards, trimmings, etc', als'o are Ash which adds to the beauty of the truck and advertises their products as well.

Penberthy Lumber Company specializes in hardwood lumber. Paul Penberthy, head o{ the concern' reports that the new streamlined truck has brought them many compliments from both the trade and the public'

Ted Robinson Visits California

Ted Robinsbn, production manager, Robinson Manufacturing Co., Everett, Wash., is a California visitor' He spent a few days in San Francisco, and is now in Los An' geles where he is making his headquarters at the' offices of Lawrence-Philips Lumber Co., their Southern California representative.

GARTIN-CHAMBERLIN

Chas. T. Gartin of San Francisco was married to Miss Margaret Chamberlin, also of San Francisco, May 21.

Mr. Gartin is a salesman with Schafer Bros. Lumber & Shingle Co., San Francisco'

Port Orford Cedar

(Also known ca White Cedcr or Lcwron Cy?reer) LumberTiesCrossing PlcrnksDeckingTunnel TimbersVeneticrn Blind Stock Also Suppliera ol

BEDTJITOOD, DOUGLf,S FIR, NED CEDtrB, I'NTBEtrTED AND CNEOSCrTED PBODUCTS

This article is from: