Construction
Bodywork of the Hathi was typical for the time with a wide bench-seated open cab and not even a windscreen. The only weather protection was a folding canvas roof. Although the lack of cab was typical for the time, it had also been part of the requirement to maintain a low profile.
As for other Thornycrofts the radiator surround was a massive casting (in aluminium, to save weight) topped by a brass header tank with the "Thornycroft" name prominently cast into it. A distinctive feature of the Hathi, appropriately giving its elephantine appearance, was the extreme width of the bonnet. The top panels of the bonnet cover were also noticeably concave and are recognisable in photos.
Prominent spare wheels were mounted high up, on each side of the rear bodywork.
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