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Dennis WPM558J at Rye
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No: 19891   Contributor: Shaun R.   Year: 2009   Manufacturer: Dennis   Country: United Kingdom
Dennis WPM558J at Rye

Here you can see just how flimsy the construction is of vehicles, all wood and fibre glass. The cab roof, side and body just fell away. Compare this with a modern vehicle, but they don't have soul.

See also picture 19890
Picture added on 09 October 2009 at 11:02
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I think this picture illustrates why the angular SS and RS types were developed. Many pre 1980's vehicles were built of wood and fibreglass, and this is what happens when they come to grief.
several crews Nationwide will no doubt be grateful for the SS and RS types. Not all modern ideas are inferior.

Added by Chris Hall Teesside. UK. on 09 October 2009.
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