THORNYCROFT TRUCK, Swan Brewery
T1970.368
Brewery Truck, Thornycroft. 4 cylinder, J type B.B. & petrol engine. 4 to 5 ton capacity.
John I. Thornycroft & Co Ltd, Basingstoke Hampshire UK
Original BB276 engine. Truck J type B.B. 4 cylinder. Coachwork made by Swan Brewery, including Jarrah flooring and scantling (According to Keith Jones, an English Oak replica tray was made by J&E Ledger Engineering firm, Pier St Perth, when truck found in 1956/1957)
Cooling System: Original Aluminium radiator tanks replaced with copper tanks made by Swan Brewery during truck’s working life.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1970.368 |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Aug 1970 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1970 |
| Credit: | Swan Brewery Ltd |
Material
| Jarrah/Wood |
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| Steel/Metal |
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| Glass |
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| Copper/Metal |
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Measurement
| width | 2150mm |
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| height | 2580mm |
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| length | 5600mm |
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