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UHM 1 - Guy Arab II Massey Utility UHM 2 Daimler CWG 5 Massey Utility
During the second world war the production of bus bodies and chassis in the UK was strictly controlled by the Ministry of Supply and the Ministry of War Transport. In 1941, when full control was assumed, only Guy Motors were permitted to produce bus chassis. Later Daimler also recommenced chassis production to wartime standards. Bodies were still supplied by a number of builders, but to a strictly defined specification that limited the use of scarce materials and unnecessary adornment. Body panels were, in general, either flat or curved in only one direction. The resultant designs, while having an enforced similarity, still managed to show unique characteristics for each body builder. None more so, perhaps, than those constructed by Massey, which appeared particularly angular. Massey bodies appeared in both low- and high-bridge form and on chassis of both manufacturers. |
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The kit The kit has been carefully designed to allow for the production of either a Daimler, or a Guy, by means of a distinctive cab and lower deck casting. Minor details between finished vehicles supplied to various fleets may differ from the kit as supplied, which represents, in Guy form, one of the significant number of Guy Arab II chassis that were delivered to London Transport (LT) with Massey bodies. 174-93 (GYL 313-332), 258-268 (GYL 397-407), 312-318 (GYL 452-458), 358-368 (HGC 137-147). Most of the variations can be achieved by carefully removing mouldings from the castings, or, if necessary, adding small parts made from plastic card. These new parts can be attached with a variety of glues; white PVA woodworking glue has been used successfully for the purpose. Note that, for the Guy, the windscreen is narrower than the cab and the side window ahead of the door needs to be cranked inwards for the best effect. The casting provides guidance for this, which may need removing for the Daimler version. Many Massey bodies had the offside half of the rear platform window frosted to maintain the decency of those climbing the stairs.
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The following list is by no means complete and is based on research of available fleet lists and photographs:CWG5s Bradford Corporation (6) DKY 468-473 (f/n 468-472) Aberdeen Corporation (2) BRG 838-839 (f/n 136/137) Lancaster Corporation FTD 70 Chester Corporation PFM 270 (f/n 45) Glasgow Corporation (2) (101-2, DGB 448-9) Edinburgh Corporation (2) (includes 63, DWS 83) Coventry Corporation (2) EKV 821-822 (f/n 321-322) Western SMT ASD 120 Rochdale (1) 187 (EDK 771) Sunderland Corporation (2) 60-61 (GR 7707-8) Barrow Corporation (2) 91-92 ( includes EO 7932) South Shields Corp. (1) 128 (CU 4548) Sheffield Corporation (1) 485 ( HWA 675) Massey continued bodying Daimlers after the CWA6 appeared, which had the wire mesh
radiator. I think they did 23 before concentrating on Guy Arabs for the rest of the
emergency. SHMD (3) 191-3 HMA 155-7 Edinburgh ? Glasgow 106 DGB 450 Guy Arab l (33) Guy Arab II ( ? )
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