The method of fixing a hood on an invalid carriage will depend on the shape and size of the body of the latter. Fig. 1 shows a four-stick head made on a cod iron A (Figs. 1 and 3), welded into a frame B (Fig. 1) made of 1-in. by 1/4-in. fiat iron. This frame goes round the body, being shouldered clown at the front end to slip into eyes made as Fig. 4. These eyes are fixed one on each side of the body. The frame is secured at the back by two thumb-screws or bolts, which are tapped into small boss plates let into the body. At a convenient point, a prop, as Figs. 5 and 6, is welded to the frame to take the head joint C (Fig. 1), small props, as Fig. 7, being fixed on at D and E (Fig. 1). The positions of these props are obtained by folding down the head, so that when the joints are on they line with one another. The hoop-sticks P (Figs. 1 and 2) are secured to the cod iron by slat irons (see Figs. 1 and 3) being fixed from the inside by three screws in each hoop-stick. In Fig. 3 the slat irons are shown straight, to give a clearer view of their fixing; but when the head is being fitted, they must be bent sideways a little to bring the hoop-sticks level on the outside. "When fitted up, a brass washer should be placed between the irons to ensure clear working. The height given is only approximate; it is the rule to allow 3ft. 6in. clear from the seat to the top of the lining, but in a head of this description circumstances must be the guide. The hoop-sticks may be of hickory or ash, fin. thick, and should be purchased ready bent. Enamelled head leather is best for the covering, though stout American cloth or waterproof sheeting might be used. When the head is covered, a valance plate of iron or of border leather should be fixed on the face of the front hoop-stick to prevent rain running inside, and to hide the tacks used in securing the cloth and leather.

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Fig. 6. Flood for Invalid Carriage.