The lower saloon of the car was timber framed with panelling. The sides are made from hardwood and panelled with 1/16 plywood. There is no tumble-home, but there are a lot of windows. The half-lights are fitted with clear Perspex, and the main windows are fitted with picture glass cut to size. A trying experience!
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I found some photographs of early construction. This shows the under-frame made up with the bearers attached. The bearers are pieces of L-shaped metal cut to shape. The lines on the top of the frame are the L-shaped 10BA threaded bolts to hold the truck and bearers. These are cut into the frame so they are flush with the surface. | |
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The lower saloon side frame before clad with plywood on the sides. You can see the positioning of the window openings. | |