Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 05-page001 | Car weight reduction through the use of smaller wheel sizes. | ||
| View original record | COPY To E. from HE/Rm. c. to SG. c. to Wor. c. to Ev. c. to Da. c. to Bh. HE/Rm.25/KW.19.3.35. Handwritten: X4709 68 6- CAR WEIGHTS. There is no doubt that one of the points where the Americans obtain… | ||
| 05-page003 | Comparative table of wheel and tyre weights, and ground clearances for various car models. | ||
| View original record | Ha/VD.1/KM.14.3.35. Comparative Wheel & Tyre Weights & Ground Clearance. | | J-III Wraith 6.50 x 16 4.5 Rim. | Bentley 5.50 x 18 | Buick 6.25 x 16 | Graham 7 x 16 | Essex 6.25 x 16 |… | ||
| 05-page005 | Comparison table of wheel and tyre weights in pounds for various car models and projects. | ||
| View original record | 19.3.35. TABLE 1 COLUMN HEADERS: Vulture 6.50 x 18, Vulture 7 x 18, Spectre 7.50 x 17, 20/25 6.00 x 19, Projected 20/25 6.00 x 17 ROW: Wheel & Tyre weights - lbs. DATA: 64.25, 73.25, 69.00, 64.0,… | ||
| 05-page007 | Weight analysis of the Wraith II chassis and strategies to prevent it from becoming heavier. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Les. Should like to have your comments Kim Sg. and Wor. from E. c. Lln. Ev. RHG. Ds. HV. Edy. and C. 658 re Wraith II Chassis. With reference to the question of the weight of Wraith II… | ||
| 05-page008 | Preliminary vibration tests on a 'Merlin II' engine. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten notes at top of page] Les - Straits of Dover For Comments Mr [illegible signature] [Typewritten text - mirrored on original document] REPORT ON THE PRELIMINARY VIBRATION TESTS ON A… | ||
| 05-page009 | Weight comparison sheet for various car parts across different models and design estimates. | ||
| View original record | sheet 1 Parts. PH.III WRAITH EXPL. DEPT. ESTIMATE. WRAITH DESIGN ESTIMATE. 26/30. Wt lbs. 2 top triangular 17.5 17.5 lbs. 13 lbs. Front axle with 60.3 levers. lbs. control - no brakes. 2 bottom… | ||
| 05-page010 | Completely illegible and damaged document page. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is completely illegible due to extreme fading and damage. | ||
| 05-page011 | Weight comparison sheet for the Wraith II and 25/30 models. | ||
| View original record | (sheet II) WRAITH II and 25/30 WEIGHT COMPARISON. 25/30. Wraith II Wraith II heavier or lighter than 25/30. Chassis Frame & Crossmembers excluding front suspension parts. 218 lbs. 222.5 lbs. plus 4.5… | ||
| 05-page012 | Almost entirely illegible typed document, likely a report or specification list. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is almost entirely illegible due to the poor condition of the original copy, severe fading, and bleed-through from the reverse side. | ||
| 05-page013 | Front end weight comparison of suspensions for Bentley, Wraith, and Packard models. | ||
| View original record | K7044 633 To E. from Hs/les. a. to Cor. b. to Ry. c. to Ds. Herewith a front end weight comparison of the suspensions of the Bentley, 20/25 HP., Ph.II, Ph.III, Wraith and Packard, with additionally a… | ||
| 05-page015 | Comparison table of front-end component weights for various chassis models. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS FRONT END WEIGHTS. | PARTS | BENTLEY 25 H.P. | Ph.II. | PARTS | Ph.III | WRAITH | PARTS | WRAITH TORSION BAR | PARTS | PACKARD | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | lbs. | lbs. |… | ||
| 05-page017 | Cost and weight comparison between an all-aluminium monoblock (J.III type) unit and an existing cast iron 20/25 unit. | ||
| View original record | 658 Hives 10LL COMPARISON ALL ALUM. MONOBLOCK (J.III TYPE) UNIT WITH EXISTING 20/25 UNIT. Sp. Gr. Cast Iron 2.81 times that of Al. Cast Iron. Wt. of cylinder block. 62.5 Wt. of cylinder head. 73 Total… | ||
| 05-page018 | Proof test report on a No. 18 Piston for an Experimental Kestrel XVII engine, detailing scoring on the skirt. | ||
| View original record | A.D.M. NO. 453 S.K.R. EXPERIMENTAL KESTREL XVII. Proof test of No. 18 Piston. 1. OBJECT. To proof test a No. 18 type Piston. 2. RESULTS. The piston was stripped for examination after 30 hours running.… | ||
| 05-page019 | Secret cover memo instructing the substitution of a previous memo with an attached one. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 658. To & from Rm/FD o to Sg. o to Hs. o to Ry. o to Da. o to Cx. o to Ev. Rm/Fd.12/W.4.2.37. Will you please substitute the attached memo for the one already in your possession, ref.… | ||
| 05-page020 | Alteration to the rear axle casing on the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS REAR AXLE CASING We have to advise you that an alteration has been made to the Rear Axle Casing, drawing G.5829, to facilitate the removal of the… | ||
| 05-page021 | Complete weight analysis of a Wraith vehicle, detailing chassis, body, and accessory weights. | ||
| View original record | To S from Bm/Pd. c to S. c to HS. c to By. c to B. c to Cr. c to W. Bm/Pd.11/W.4.C.37. 24-4-36. Herewith a complete Weight Analysis of Wraith. C. q. lbs. Complete Car Weight with petrol, oil, water… | ||
| 05-page022 | Heavily faded and illegible typed document page. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is illegible due to severe fading. | ||
| 05-page023 | Requesting a weight analysis comparison between the Wraith chassis and the 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | 658. SARGENT. 106L To Rm/Gry. Rm/FD. Rm/AD. Rm/Wm. Rm/Hth. Rm/Aths. Rm/AFR. Rm/Smill. Rm/AH. Rm/OTS. Rm/Ll. Rm/OR. Rm/Hts. Rm/JHD. Ref/R.5.2.37. W R A I T H. We want to get a weight analysis of the… | ||
| 05-page025 | Weight analysis and specifications of the Wraith model compared to other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | GRY 658. SECRET. Sg. C-Hs-Rm. E.3/HP.6.2.37. Wraith Weight. Replying to your memo Sg.9/E.1.2.37, we note your remarks of the comparison between the Rolls-Royce and Packard. With regard to the Wraith… | ||
| 05-page026 | Heavily faded and almost entirely illegible typed document. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is illegible due to the poor quality and severe fading of the original copy. | ||
| 05-page027 | Proposal to shorten the Wraith wheelbase based on tests on the longer wheelbase Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) that as no advantage has been found in riding comfort on the test of the longer wheelbase Phantom III, it would be possible to shorten the Wraith wheelbase 4" without interfering with riding… | ||
| 05-page028 | Completely faded and illegible document page. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is too faded to be transcribed. | ||
| 05-page029 | List of weights for various components of the Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 658. 1044 WRAITH CHASSIS WEIGHTS. Dynamo. 23 lbs. 7 ozs. Regulator. 1 lb. 15 ozs. Switchbox. 2 lbs. 7 ozs. Instrument Board. 7 lbs. 11 ozs. (including thermometer tube and bulb) Battery Box. 10 lbs.… | ||
| 05-page030 | List of parts and modifications for Merlin engines, focusing on the supercharger drive and its components. | ||
| View original record | MERLIN ENGINES. D.N.3/12.1.38. A.C.F. 7025. ............ Gland A.C.F. 7028. ............ Stuffing Box A.C.F. 7029. ............ Carrier Instrument Panel ............ R.M.30522 (D.G. for 'B' & 'C')… | ||
| 05-page031 | Preliminary weight comparisons for the 'Wraith' car relative to the 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Hs. from Rm. c. to Sg. c. to E. c. to By. c. to De. handwritten: to 658 WRAITH WEIGHTS. We have now obtained preliminary weight comparisons for a number of sections of the "Wraith" car… | ||
| 05-page032 | Strip examination report of a Merlin XX engine following a 300-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | TESTS M.D.B./420 22.10.43 Merlin XX Engine ..................40.0 ..................100.0 ..................34.2 ..................12.0 Object of Test To carry out a strip examination of Merlin XX… | ||
| 05-page033 | Comparison of component weights between the 25/30 HP and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | 658 15.2.37. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. AND WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30 H.P. WRAITH. (Wheel & Tyre Size 6" x 19") (Wheel & Tyre Size 7" x 17") lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. Complete Wheel ........ 64 - 68 4 " set of… | ||
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| 05-page035 | Comparison of steering system component weights between the 25/30 HP & Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | STEERING SYSTEM. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. & WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30 H.P. WRAITH. lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. Cross Steering Tubes (1 in 25/30) 6 10 7 2 (2 " Wraith) Centre, Steering Lever on Wraith. 1 15 4 2… | ||
| 05-page037 | Weight comparison of brake gear components between the 25/30 HP and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | BRAKE GEAR. 15.2.37. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. AND WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30 H.P. WRAITH. lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. Front Brake Assembly ........ 23 6 unknown - say 22 - Rear " " ......... 76 10 29 - Front Drum… | ||
| 05-page038 | Completely blank or severely faded document where no content is discernible. | ||
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| 05-page039 | Comparison of component weights between the 25/30 HP and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | 15.2.37. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. AND WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30 H.P. WRAITH. lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. Gearbox Assembly ........ 140 - 127 8 Rear Axle ............. 190 - 183 - Propeller Shaft ....... 28 - Not… | ||
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| 05-page041 | Weight comparison of the petrol tanks for the 25/30 HP and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | PETROL TANK. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. AND WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30 H.P. (R.R. 18-gallon tank with side filler) lbs. ozs. Tank with pipe connection & Fixing Bracket 42 9 Tank Gauge Unit .......... 8 Side… | ||
| 05-page042 | Heavily faded or blank document page where the content is no longer visible. | ||
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| 05-page043 | Weight comparison of the frames for the 25/30 HP and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | FRAME & CLUTCH. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. & WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30 H.P. lbs. ozs. Weight of Frame without body brackets, front cross members or front spring brackets, (i.e. in comparable condition) 236… | ||
| 05-page044 | Blank or completely illegible document page. | ||
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| 05-page045 | Comparison of cooling section component weights for the 25/30 HP and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | COOLING SECTION. 15.2.37. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. & WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30.H.P. WRAITH. lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. Radiator complete (includes lamp supports.) 95 8 100 14 Bonnet complete 49 12 54 4… | ||
| 05-page047 | Weight comparison of front suspension components for the 25/30 HP and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | FRONT SUSPENSION. COMPARISON OF 25/30 H.P. AND WRAITH WEIGHTS. 25/30 H.P. lbs. ozs. Front Axle - No Brakes No X Steering 53 11 Road Springs .................... 56 4 Shock Dampers ...................… | ||
| 05-page048 | Blank page, possibly a separator sheet or the reverse of a document. | ||
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| 05-page049 | List of component weights for the 'Wraith' chassis. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH CHASSIS WEIGHTS. Dynamo. 23 lbs. 7 ozs. Regulator. 1 lb. 15 ozs. Switchbox. 2 lbs. 7 ozs. Instrument Board. 7 lbs.11 ozs. (including thermometer tube and bulb) Battery Box. 10 lbs.14 ozs. Dist.… | ||
| 05-page050 | Extremely faded and illegible document where the text is not decipherable. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is unreadable due to the poor quality and severe fading of the original page. | ||
| 05-page051 | List of weights for Dunlop and India brand wheel and tyre assemblies. | ||
| View original record | DUNLOP 6.00 X 17. Complete weight of built up wheel balanced = 61¼ lbs. Weight of cover 30 lbs. 12 ozs. " " tube 3 lbs. 12 ozs. DUNLOP 7.00 X 17. Complete weight 68¼ lbs. Weight of cover 38 lbs. 3… | ||
| 05-page052 | Copy of a letter from The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd. regarding the final type test report for the Pegasus engine. | ||
| View original record | G.H.H./W.R.H. 1.2.34. COPY of Letter No. 518/A dated 1/2/34. From The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd., To The Director of Technical Development. PEGASUS With reference to the Official Type Test on the… | ||
| 05-page053 | Table listing the weights of various 1937 Buick components across different series. | ||
| View original record | 658 COPY. 1937 BUICK WEIGHTS. March 24th, 1937. WEIGHT IN POUNDS. PART. Series "40" Series "60" Series "80" Series "90" Engine - (Less clutch and 763 836 836 836 oil, includes manifold.) Exhaust… | ||
| 05-page055 | List of weights for various components of a 1937 Chevrolet. | ||
| View original record | 658 1937 CHEVROLET WEIGHTS. April 1937. BARE FRAME. Without step irons or wing stay attachments ............. 192 lbs. BODY SHELL. Bare shell without wings but including body mountings ..... 375.24… | ||
| 05-page056 | Modification bulletin for Kestrel V.XII aero engine exhaust manifolds to allow for expansion and contraction. | ||
| View original record | MODIFICATION TECHNICAL BULLETIN AERODROME, Hucknall. REF: AERO/G/JSR DATE: 28.1.37 SUBJECT. "Kestrel" V.XII Aero Engines. Exhaust Manifolds. OBJECT. To provide means to allow for expansion and… | ||
| 05-page057 | Continuation page listing the weights of various Chevrolet vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | Cont'd. Chevrolet Weights. -2- April 1937. ENGINE UNIT. complete with electrical equipment and manifolds but no gearbox. Clutch included, also clutch housing. 599.53 TRANSMISSION. Includes gear lever… | ||
| 05-page058 | List of equipment requirements for a Merlin engine test house. | ||
| View original record | A.D.M. 129/S 28.2.39. MERLIN ENGINE TEST HOUSE REQUIREMENTS. ----------------------- (a) Water Brake, Heenan & Froude, size D.P.Y.5. (b) Ditto with addition of back-to-back testing equipment for… | ||
| 05-page059 | Complete weight analysis of the Wraith No.2 vehicle and its components. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 8-658 To i.c. from Ha/Po. c.c. to CS. c.c. to HS. c.c. to PY. c.c. to SC. c.c. to SK. c.c. to EV. Ha/P).1/JH.10.4.37. Herewith a complete weight analysis of 25-U-VI Wraith No.2. Complete car… | ||
| 05-page060 | Typed memorandum or internal note, the main body of which is illegible. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is illegible due to the extremely poor quality and low contrast of the image. | ||
| 05-page061 | Weight comparison of propeller shafts for the Wraith and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | C Rm 658. 15. 4. 37. COMPARATIVE WEIGHTS. WRAITH AND PHANTOM III PROPELLER SHAFTS. Wraith. Hardy Spicer N.S.5024 (supplied by makers) - 36/0888 = 21 lbs. 5 oz. Phantom III. Std. to LOP.G.82089. (less… | ||
| 05-page062 | Extremely faded and illegible typed document. | ||
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| 05-page063 | Preliminary weight comparison for sections of the Wraith car relative to the 25/30 model. | ||
| View original record | COPY To Hs. c. to Sg. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. WRAITH WEIGHTS. We have now obtained preliminary weight comparisons for a number of sections of the "Wraith" car relative to the 25/30. The engine is… | ||
| 05-page064 | Manufacture and estimated insurance cost for 'Pillette White' Coupedrome and Tourer bodies. | ||
| View original record | F.C.S.U.F. Tp.No./8 PILLETTE WHITE We have not decided anything with reference to procession forward of the section of our 'Ju III' face of the driver's seat, but it is just possible that we shall be… | ||
| 05-page065 | Weight analysis report detailing completed and in-progress studies on various car models and components. | ||
| View original record | By. from RM. C. MS. C. MAC. C. Da. C. MX. Handwritten: 658 also 1113 WEIGHT ANALYSIS The following is the present position of the Weight Analyses that we have been carrying out:- Completed Bentley… | ||
| 05-page066 | Letter outlining the prices for converting Phantom and 20 HP chassis to include four-wheel brakes. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Mr. [illegible] E.B./S.T. 20.10.28 THE PRICES FOR CONVERSION OF CHASSIS TO INCLUDE FOUR-WHEEL BRAKES. We are in receipt of your letter of the 17th instant, Ref: [illegible], and in reply we… | ||
| 05-page067 | Comparative analysis of automotive components, focusing on weight, materials, and design choices between different models. | ||
| View original record | -2- is almost exactly twice the weight of that of the Olds. Allowing for the fact that a pressed steel body gives some advantage, it is still clear that the Wraith frame has an altogether extravagant… | ||
| 05-page069 | Comparison of road springs, rear axles, and braking systems against an Oldsmobile, focusing on weight, cost, and complexity for the 'Phoenix' project. | ||
| View original record | -3- The reason they can beat us on weight, in spite of these facts, lies in the road springs. The Bentley springs weigh 112 lbs. against 70 for the Oldsmobile. Everyone agrees that the Oldsmobile is… | ||
| 05-page071 | Report comparing vehicle components like transmission, fuel/exhaust systems, steering, and radiator, with a focus on weight and cost reduction. | ||
| View original record | -4- TRANSMISSION A four speed box with an overdrive is well worth 70 lbs. extra weight which, as a matter of fact, can be immediately paid for by a reduction in the amount of fuel carried. We have a… | ||
| 05-page073 | Comparing an engine design with an Oldsmobile, and outlining future plans for the Phantom III and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | -5- ENGINE The basic design of the engine was conceived about seventeen years ago, which indicates how far we have got behind in some things. We really believe the Oldsmobile power plant to be its… | ||
| 05-page074 | Failure analysis report on connecting rod bolts from a Kestrel V engine due to faulty material and corrosion. | ||
| View original record | F.T.B. No. 22. REPORT ON CONNECTING ROD BOLTS FAILED IN SERVICE ON KESTREL V ENGINE NO. 15309. S/LDR. MAITLAND'S AIRCRAFT, 210 SQUADRON. EXAMINATION. The two failed bolts were examined for material… | ||
| 05-page075 | The weighing and photographing of cast iron brake drums from car 29.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/CR. Rm/Cr.2/MH.22.2.38. 658 We are very anxious to get the weight of the cast iron brake drums as fitted to 29.G.VI. As this car is now in the fitting shop will you please arrange to… | ||
| 05-page076 | Driver change for the Continental Tour. | ||
| View original record | THE CONTINENTAL TOUR. On the 24th Oct. Mr. Hall was advised that it would be better for our man to drive the cars instead of Mr. Ellson. He also arranged for this to be done. | ||
| 05-page077 | Complete weight analysis and balance sheet for the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | 658 To By. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to Hm. Rm/FD.2/JB.5.3.38. HEREWITH COMPLETE WEIGHT ANALYSIS OF 27.G.6. WRAITH. Complete car weight with petrol, oil, water battery and 1 spare wheel.… | ||
| 05-page078 | Stripping and repair report for Kestrel engine No. G/S/U No. 105, listing parts and time logs. | ||
| View original record | 824 M.8/BZ 29.4.24 REPORT on STRIPPING of KESTREL ENGINE No. G/S/U No. 105 for REPAIR. Engine stripped for complete inspection, no defects being apparent. The following parts were damaged beyond… | ||
| 05-page079 | Complete weight analysis for a 26.G.U. Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 658 To By. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to Hh. Rm/FD.1/JH.7.3.38. HERRWITH COMPLETE WEIGHT ANALYSIS OF 26.G.U. WRAITH. _________________________________ Complete car weight with petrol, oil, water, battery,… | ||
| 05-page080 | Heavily faded engine test report containing tables with numerical data. | ||
| View original record | P28 [Top Right Corner] L.D 7. [illegible]/1.3.27 [Title, underlined] [illegible] [The main body of the document is a typed report, possibly a carbon copy, and is almost entirely illegible due to… | ||
| 05-page081 | Complete weight analysis of the 28.G.6. Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | 658 To By. c. to Dn. c. to Ev. c. to Hn. Rm/FD.2/JH.7.3.38. HEREWITH COMPLETE WEIGHT ANALYSIS OF 28.G.6. WRAITH. Complete car weight with petrol, oil, water, c. q. lbs. battery, and 1 spare… | ||
| 05-page082 | Test report on the effectiveness of a corrosion inhibitor in an ethylene glycol coolant mixture. | ||
| View original record | P28 A.D.M./CS 15.11.38 REPORT ON TESTS CARRIED OUT TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION OF THE CORROSION INHIBITOR IN [illegible] MIXTURE. The following corrosion tests have been carried out on… | ||
| 05-page083 | Estimation of the weight of a proposed Wraith Pullman Limousine car based on previous models. | ||
| View original record | Secret Hn. From Hm. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. Hy. c. EV. 658. HmE/R.17.6.38. WEIGHTS ON WRAITH CAR. With reference to Hnl/AH.7.6.38. giving the projected weights of the proposed Wraith bodies, working from… | ||
| 05-page085 | Performance comparison of the standard limousine Wraith against the 25/30 model and American cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- the standard limousine Wraith will have a performance inferior to that of the 25/30 which it replaces, and, of course, very much inferior to any American car at present sold on the English market.… | ||
| 05-page086 | Typewritten document whose specific contents are unreadable due to the faintness of the text. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is entirely illegible due to the extreme faintness of the print and the poor quality of the scan. | ||
| 05-page087 | List of 25/30 HP complete body and chassis examples with weights and details for various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | 17.5.38. EXAMPLES OF 25/30 H.P. - BODY & CHASSIS COMPLETE. Chassis. Cwts.qrs.lbs. THRUPPS - E. Limousine ........ GGR.67 39. 3. 15 Rear bumper fitted HOOPER - E. Limousine ........ GGR.49 40. - 21… | ||
| 05-page089 | Complete weight analysis of car chassis 29.G.6. | ||
| View original record | To Ey. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to W/S - Hn. 658. Rm/FD.19/JH.25.5.36. HEREWITH COMPLETE WEIGHT ANALYSIS OF 29.G.6. cwts. qrs. lbs. Complete car weight with petrol, oil, water battery and 1 spare… | ||
| 05-page090 | Specification for an improved engine breather design for Phantom II chassis to prevent oil leakage. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION. D.C.C/12. E.S.D/828. 26.9.28. IMPROVED FORM OF BREATHER. Tests have shewn that the present breather is liable to stick open after a period of running, thus allowing an excessive escape… | ||
| 05-page091 | Correcting a mistake in the weight analysis for Wraith car 28.G.VI. | ||
| View original record | 658. W/S - Hn. Rm/FD.5/JH.25.5.38. re Weight Analaysis of Wraith car 28.G.VI. With reference to our memo. ref. Rm/FD.2/JH.7.3.38. We regret that a mistake was made in the above memo. In item 3, the… | ||
| 05-page092 | Covering letter for print AM 288, showing the general arrangement of an aero engine test bed. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER. AERO ENGINE TEST BED. We are enclosing herewith our print No. AM 288, showing general arrangement of the above, and should be glad to receive your remarks thereon. | ||
| 05-page093 | Expected weight of production Wraith cars compared to experimental models, factoring in increased size and luggage space. | ||
| View original record | 658? F.Dupp Rm at W. c. to...Sg. c. to...Bs. c. to...By. c. to...Ev. Hnl/AH.26.5.38. Weights of Wraith. Rm2/R. 17.5.38. --------- We know production cars are frequently heavier than Experimental cars… | ||
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| 05-page095 | Weight comparison between the 25/30 and Wraith chassis models, detailing weight increases. | ||
| View original record | 658 also 558 To By. c. to Rm/FD. Rm/Cr.9/JH.30.8.38. | 25/30 | Wraith. Chassis complete with oil, water, and horns, (production weights) | 2720 | 2830. Petrol | 135 | 135 Battery | 80 | 73 Spare wheel… | ||
| 05-page096 | Inspection report on the condition of 30 HP cylinder heads on a specific car. | ||
| View original record | P.R./2479 2.5.21 SUBJECT. CYLINDER HEADS. 30.H.P. Car No. 60555 Date fitted Date examined Mileage 4995 Report on condition of Ports & Faces. INLET PORTS & FACES VERY GOOD. EXHAUST PORTS & FACES… | ||
| 05-page097 | Page of calculations comparing the weight of a production Wraith with one using a lighter gauge frame. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Cr.9/JH.30.8.38. Cont'd. .128" gauge frame instead of .104. 40 approx. 118½ lbs. Subtracting the weight of 118½ lbs. from the production Wraith weight one gets 3043½ lbs., or without the… | ||
| 05-page098 | Procedure for a new corrosion protection method for airscrew hubs and handling returned units. | ||
| View original record | S.S.A./V.S.I. 30.1.30 TITLE. AIRSCREW HUBS DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW METHOD FOR PROTECTING HUBS AGAINST CORROSION AND ACTION TO BE TAKEN WHEN THESE HUBS ARE RETURNED. [Main body of text is illegible] | ||
| 05-page099 | Weight calculation for the Wraith chassis, listing individual weights for the chassis, accessories, and extra components. | ||
| View original record | 30.8.38. c. q. lbs. Wraith chassis weight. 26 2 11 Accessories 3 8 Extra weight 2 16½ _____________ 28 0 7½ or 3143½ lbs. Accessories. Chassis Extra Weight on Pro. Series Bumper front 23 lbs. Brake… | ||
| 05-page100 | Investigation into the wear of rubber blocks in the dynamo drive coupling on 20/25 HP cars due to misalignment. | ||
| View original record | U1-F/WR de H.W.B. No. L/OMN/4 24. 2. 38. SYSTEM - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PART OR GROUP - Dynamo Drive Coupling PART NO. - E.70371 COMPONENT - Rubber Blocks E.70372 SUBJECT - Investigation re wear of… | ||
| 05-page101 | Breakdown of the weights of the Wraith chassis, comparing an experimental version to the production average. | ||
| View original record | BY.17/G.1.9.38. 658 WRAITH CHASSIS WEIGHTS. SK.6/E.25.8.38. It has taken some time to accumulate and verify the accuracy of the information necessary to reply to your memo quoted above. The facts of… | ||
| 05-page103 | Justifying the increase in car weight due to necessary design changes in components like the clutch, engine mounts, and chassis frame. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY.17/G.1.9.38. It is clear, therefore, that the increase of weight of the cars is not due to differences in weights of parts of cars made by the Works as against the original experimental car,… | ||
| 05-page104 | Page of typewritten text from a report or memorandum that is almost entirely illegible. | ||
| View original record | The text on this document is completely illegible due to the extreme faintness and poor quality of the image. | ||
| 05-page105 | Location of information on dynamo weights. | ||
| View original record | 658 Rem from Rm/Cr. Rm/Cr. y/R 3.10.38 Dynamo Weights in file 1116 | ||
| 05-page106 | Blank page from the archives. | ||
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| 05-page107 | The chassis weights for the Wraith and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | 658 858 also 358 CHASSIS WEIGHTS. 20.8.38. Typed 14.10.38. Wraith. Chassis complete with petrol, oil and water 27c. - 2 g. - 6 lbs. 1.B.50. Chassis weight as above. 24c. - 0 q. 14 lbs. Phantom III.… | ||
| 05-page108 | Inlet part number 9177-B. | ||
| View original record | No.6.A. 6.6.34. INLET 9177-B [Main body of text is illegible due to severe fading of the document.] | ||
| 05-page109 | The complete car weights for the Wraith, 1.B.50, and Phantom III models. | ||
| View original record | 20.8.38. Typed 14.10.38. Complete car weights. Wraith. Average weight of chassis and body complete with petrol, oil, and water. 39c. - 0 q. - 22 lbs. 1.B.50. Complete as above. 37c. - 1 q. - 7 lbs.… | ||
| 05-page110 | Status list of chassis numbers for a flywheel ring gear modification. | ||
| View original record | No. T.D. 129 FLYWHEEL RING GEAR Chassis Nos. on which the above modification is complete: - P.E.F. - G.S.F. - R.E.F. Chassis Nos. on which the modification is NOT complete: - F.E.F. - G.E.F. - S.E.F.… | ||
| 05-page111 | Typed document detailing the weights of the B.60 engine and comparing them to the Wraith engine. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR FILES. To Rm. from Rm/Cb. 658 also 1044 Typed 14.10.38. B.60 ENGINE WEIGHTS. Engine weights as illustrated in attached photographs .............. 453 lbs. This does not include:- Fan… | ||
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| 05-page113 | List of Wraith complete cars showing chassis numbers, total weights and body types. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH COMPLETE CARS 11th.Nov.1938 Chassis No. Total weight of car. C. - . - . WXA-10 41. 0. 0. STANDARD TOURING LIM. 32 42. 2.20 26 42. 1. 7 STANDARD LIMOUSINE 22 44. 3.14 19 43. 2.21 24 43. 1. 7 23… | ||
| 05-page114 | List of chassis numbers and their corresponding total labour hours for 'Anylah Complete Cars'. | ||
| View original record | SDRC.NOV.1932 ANYLAH COMPLETE CARS Chassis No. Total Hours Lab No. AZI-IO 10.0.0 32 25.3.0 22 4.7.0 33 55.2.14 12 2.8.33 26 5.0.7 38 39.2.15 SV 35.0.7 20 3.2.12 21 12.8.18 16 29.8.12 6L 2.1.0 20… | ||
| 05-page115 | Complete car weights for the Wraith Chassis, noting the average weight from 20 test reports. | ||
| View original record | 658 LA. Could you mark which of these are standardised Saloon's P Rm. from LA LA18/T10.11.38 re. Wraith Chassis m, Complete Car Weights. We have so far received final test reports for 20 complete cars… | ||
| 05-page116 | The average weight of thirty complete cars based on test reports. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: A.J. AT NOTE Jackson's These are standards / drawn under writer of TO. Mr. Orchard Complete Car Weight. We have so far received test reports for 30 complete cars and the average weight of… | ||
| 05-page117 | Comparing the weight and material cost of the Wraith Replacement chassis against the existing Wraith and Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | 658 and. 666 Sg. from Hm. Ms. c. By. c. Da. c. Mx. c. HRC. ______ Rm5/R.13.1.39. Attached is the weight of the Wraith Replace- ment chassis, compared with the existing Wraith chassis. We anticipate… | ||
| 05-page119 | Complete chassis weight of a test vehicle and comparing it to the standard Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Rm/PD. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to Ds. c. to Mx. c. to REC. Rm/PD.6/JH.13.1.39. 30.G.J. Chassis weight. We give below the complete chassis weight of the above as received on test 3.1.39.… | ||
| 05-page120 | General memorandum concerning an outstanding debt related to the bankruptcy of a Mr. Harold Jeffs. | ||
| View original record | W.R.D./L.R.B. GENERAL MEMORANDUM - B.D.F. On the 11th July last, Mr. S. L. Blood, Managing Director of Messrs. S.O. Bowker Ltd., 18-21, Warstone Lane, Birmingham, applied to us for the Official… | ||
| 05-page121 | Weight analysis for a Silver Wraith Enclosed Limousine supplied by Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 658. Rm. DA/KV G/N 30.3.39. Silver Wraith Enclosed Limousine 30.G.VII. - Weight Analysis supplied by Park Wards. file 666 | ||
| 05-page122 | Blank page with age-related foxing and minor damage along the right-hand edge. | ||
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