Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | New design for Myth exhaust valve tappets, deleting the adjusting screw and nut based on experience with the B.60 engine. | ||
| View original record | 1036 723 To Rm. c. to Rm/HH. Jnr.1/JH.3.10.40. Myth Exhaust Valve Tappets. The experience we have had on the B.60 Cast Iron engine indicates that there is very little need for tappet adjustment for… | ||
| scan0002 | Secret memorandum regarding the design of a complete welded exhaust system for the 'Myth' project. | ||
| View original record | 1030 To Rm. from Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/Wym. SECRET. 723 Ev.5/JH.24.10.40. re Myth Exhaust System. On Myth we desire to have a complete exhaust system welded up and without joints. Now that we have… | ||
| scan0003 | Investigation into exhaust system design and harmonics for a small and rigid saloon. | ||
| View original record | small and rigid saloon. The investigation indicates that an 'A' member might make a good exhaust system difficult whilst a cross can be made which will not preclude a resonator at nodal points to deal… | ||
| scan0004 | Parts for a Myth engine's exhaust manifold, crankcase, and bearings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. [REDACTED] 723 Rm/HH.1/SW.24.9.40. Particulars of this memo have not been issued. 1080 file MYTH. PL.332 Exhaust Manifold. Section 5000 Crankcase & Bearings. The following… | ||
| scan0005 | The 'Myth' exhaust system, contrasting mathematical design solutions with practical industry methods. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm/HH. c. Rm/rym. Handwritten: Myth 1030 Handwritten: 723 re MYTH EXHAUST SYSTEM. We have read your Ev.5/JH.24.10.40. on this subject. Last time we were in America we were shown, in great… | ||
| scan0006 | Instructions and part list for the M.40 Test Rig concerning exhaust heated induction. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/OTS. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. M.40 Test Rig. Exhaust Heated Induction. Sec.5000 - C'case & Cylinders. Please receive herewith blue- prints of the following new… | ||
| scan0007 | Issuing blueprints for the M.40 Test Rig, specifically for exhaust heated induction valves and fittings. | ||
| View original record | To: HPS. from Rm/HH. Rm/HH.3/RH.1.7.41. c. Rm. [strikethrough]Rm/GMS.[/strikethrough] [strikethrough]Ev.[/strikethrough] [strikethrough]Ev/SD.[/strikethrough] M.40 Test Rig. Exhaust Heated Induction.… | ||
| scan0008 | Instruction memo issuing new detail blueprints for the M.40 Test Rig, Section 5050 - Cylinder Head. | ||
| View original record | To: HPS. from Rm/HH. c. Rm. Rm/CMS. (Struck through) Ev. (Struck through) Ev/JD. (Struck through) Rm/HH.2/RH.2.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. Exhaust Heated Induction Section 5050-Cylinder Head Schemes… | ||
| scan0009 | Instruction memo regarding new blueprints and parts issued for the M.40 Test Rig's exhaust heated induction inlet pipe. | ||
| View original record | To HES. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/OTS. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. 723 Rm/HH.7/SW.7.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. Exhaust Heated Induction. Sec. 5070 - Inlet Pipe. Please receive herewith blueprints of the… | ||
| scan0010 | Three alternative frame designs for the 'Myth' model, weighing up options like conventional frames and monocoque constructions. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. C. Rm/EAG. [Handwritten] Myth 1030 Rm.3/ML.29.10.40. [Handwritten in red] 727 re MYTH FRAME DESIGN. We have been giving considerable thought to the way in which we should tackle the Myth… | ||
| scan0011 | Car body design, comparing separate frame and monocoque constructions, and future post-war strategy. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Having completed this design the body should then be reviewed and converted, as an entirely separate scheme, to the monocoque, with the necessary spring fixings, etc., etc., provided… | ||
| scan0012 | Modifications to the 'Myth Frame' design, replacing previous plans. | ||
| View original record | 1030 To Rm from Ev. [Struck through] c. to Rm/HH. [Struck through] c. to Rm/EAG. [Struck through] Ev.10/JH.7.11.40 727 re Myth Frame. In our Ev.1/JH.8.10.40. we issued to you PL.363 and PL.364 shewing… | ||
| scan0013 | Layout and proposed spot welding of the cross in the frame, referencing drawing PL.416. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. from Mr/E.H. Copy to Mr. H/IH. Mr/EAG. Re: FRAME METH. Please receive herewith the original of PL.416, Cross in Frame. The attached drawing shows the layout of the cross in the frame. We… | ||
| scan0014 | MITH frame components, noting the abandonment of a previous design and requesting prints for record purposes. | ||
| View original record | 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev. Rm/H. Ev/JD.5/ST.3.12.40. 727 MITH FRAME. ------------ Please receive herewith the following originals:- PL.377 - 4th Cross Member. PL.388 - Short Frame Gussets.… | ||
| scan0015 | The design and necessary stiffening for a rear bumper stop on the Myth Frame. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev. Rm/H. 1030 Rm/JD.2/WT.3.12.40. 727 MYTH FRAME. -------------- Please receive herewith the original of PL.419, Rear Bumper Stop. We have shown the rubber moulded on to a… | ||
| scan0016 | The design of the PL.419 Rear Bumper Stop for the Myth Frame. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev Rm/HH. Rm/JD.2/ET.3.12.40. 727 1030 MYTH FRAME. ---------- Please receive herewith the original of PL.419, Rear Bumper Stop. We have shewn the rubber moulded on to a… | ||
| scan0017 | Original drawings for 'Myth Frame' components, specifically the 4th Cross Member and Front Frame Gussets. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev. [struck through] Rm/HH. Ev/JD.5/ET.3.12.40. [Handwritten note]: 1030 [Handwritten note]: 727 [Stamped]: MYTH FRAME. Please receive herewith the following originals:-… | ||
| scan0018 | Design and mounting of the front bumper and fog lamp brackets for the 'MYTH' frame model. | ||
| View original record | 1080 To Hm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev. Hm/HH. Hm/EAG. EV/JD.1/14.12.40. 727 FRAME - MYTH. We attach to Hm/HH's copy the original of PL.435 Front Bumper and Fog Lamp Brackets. The above scheme has been… | ||
| scan0019 | Design and mounting of a front bumper and fog lamp brackets for the 'Myth' frame. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. Copy to Ev, Rm/HH Rm/EAG 727 Ev/JD.1/14.12.40. 1080 FRAME - MYTH. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.435 Front Bumper and Fog Lamp Brackets. The above scheme has been… | ||
| scan0020 | Estimation of materials required to produce the 'Myth' frame for the first chassis. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. c. Ev. c. Rm/HH. Ev/JD.1/RH.17.12.40. SECRET RE FRAME - MYTH Myth 727 7030 As requested, we have estimated the material required to produce the Myth frame for the first chassis and tabulated… | ||
| scan0021 | Secret memo detailing the estimated material required to produce the 'Myth' frame for the first chassis. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. c.c. Ev. c.c. Rm/HH. SECRET RE FRAME - MYTH As requested, we have estimated the material required to produce the Myth frame for the first chassis and tabulated below the amount required for… | ||
| scan0022 | Design changes for the 'Myth' project's right and left hand frame centre gussets. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. MYTH FRAME. Ev/JD.6/SW.1.4.41. We attach to Rm/HH's copy, the originals of :- PL.521 Frame Rt. Hd. Centre Gusset. PL.526 Frame Lt. Hd. Centre Gusset. PL.521… | ||
| scan0023 | Instruction detailing parts required for the Rear Bump Stop scheme. | ||
| View original record | 1030 727 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to EV/JD. Rm/HH.4/SW.6.1.41. MYTH M.40. Rear Bump Stop - Sec.7000 to Pl.419. The following details have been made in accordance with the above scheme :-… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter to Park Ward's Ltd. regarding the acquisition of 16-gauge material for the Myth frame. | ||
| View original record | 727 Myth 1080 7.1.41. Rm.8/ML. C.W.Ward,Esq., Messrs Park Ward's Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Ward, MYTH FRAME. We have just succeeded in obtaining the 16-gauge material necessary for… | ||
| scan0025 | Describing the design of a flat 2nd crossmember for the Myth frame, including its weight and comparison to the Rippletto design. | ||
| View original record | 727 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.3/SW.7.1.41. MYTH. F R A M E. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.425 2nd Crossmember. The above scheme shows a flat 2nd… | ||
| scan0026 | Stiffening of the 'Myth' project frame front gussets by boxing the side channels. | ||
| View original record | 727. 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. Ev/JD.6/SW.10.1.41. MYTH. FRAME. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.441 Frame Front Gussets. The above scheme shows the front end of the… | ||
| scan0027 | The position and welding of the 1st rear crossmember and frame stiffeners for the 'Myth' frame. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from EV/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. 727 1030 EV/JD.7/SW.10.1.41. MYTH. FRAME. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.424 - 1st Crossmember. The above scheme shows the 1st… | ||
| scan0028 | Modifications to the 'Myth' frame's 2nd crossmember to suit the revised position of the spare wheel. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 727 1530 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.7/SW.18.1.41. MYTH F R A M E. PL.447 2nd Crossmember Wheel. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of 2nd Crossmember to… | ||
| scan0029 | Design and placement of a right-hand centre frame gusset and requirements for the left-hand equivalent. | ||
| View original record | 727 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.2/SW.24.1.41. 1030 MYTH. F R A M E. PL.446 - Frame - RH centre gusset and centre pillar body bracket. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the… | ||
| scan0030 | The PL.500 Frame Rear Gusset & Wheelarch body bracket reinforcement. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. 727 Ev/JD.4/SW.4.2.41. 1030 MYTH. F R A M E. PL.500 - We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of Frame Rear Gusset & Wheelarch body bracket. The above scheme… | ||
| scan0031 | 'Myth' frame front stiffeners and front body bracket. | ||
| View original record | 727 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. Ev/JD.7/SW.11.2.41. MYTH. F R A M E. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of :- PL.501 - Frame front stiffeners and front body bracket. The above… | ||
| scan0032 | Spot and tack welding of the 'Myth' frame front gusset, comparing it to the previous 'B.V.' riveted frame. | ||
| View original record | 727 1080 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. Ev/JD.6/SW.20.2.41. MYTH. F R A M E. On PL.441 - Frame front gusset, we show the frame front gusset spot welded and also tack welded to the frame… | ||
| scan0033 | List of parts and schemes for an M.40 test rig frame and fittings. | ||
| View original record | 7-27 1030 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD: Rm/HH.2/SW.6.3.41. M.40 (Test Rig). PL.393 - Layout of Frame. PL.416 - Cross in Frame. PL.424 - 1st Crossmember. PL.425 - 2nd Crossmember. PL.427 -… | ||
| scan0034 | List of additional parts required for the assembly of a frame. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/HH.2/SW.6.3.41. Sec.7000 (cont). RF.2259 Assembly of Frame. The following will also be required :- KB.2020 Rivet - dash to frame bracket. 8 Off. Further details on Sec.7000 will be… | ||
| scan0035 | Estimating and ordering materials for the production of two 'Myth' frames. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Ev/JD. c. to Rm. c. to Ev. 727 1030 Ev/JD.9/SW.10.3.41. MYTH. F R A M E. Rm We estimate that to produce a Myth frame, four sheets of material 15' x 2'8", will be required. As we wish… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding a design change to the 'Myth Frame', requesting a halt to all work. | ||
| View original record | Copies sent to Rm. & [redacted]. 727. 1030 Ev/JD.3/SW. 20th March, 1941. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. C.Ward. Dear Sirs, re :- Myth Frame.… | ||
| scan0037 | 'Myth' frame, detailing the handholes required for spotwelding gussets and assembling pedals and a hydraulic cylinder. | ||
| View original record | 727 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.7/SW.16.4.41. MYTH. F R A M E. We attach to Rm/HH's copy, the original of PL.538 - Handholes in frame - front end. The above scheme… | ||
| scan0038 | Front crossmember and starting handle bracket for the Myth chassis frame. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/BAG. 727. Ev/JD.7/SW.17.4.41. MYTH. F R A M E. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.542 - Front Crossmember and Starting Handle Bracket. The… | ||
| scan0039 | Correspondence to Park Ward, Ltd. detailing schemes and parts required to complete the Myth Chassis Frame. | ||
| View original record | EV/JD.12/ST. 29th April, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd., High Road - Willesden, LONDON N. W. 10. For the attention of Mr. C.W. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re: MYTH CHASSIS FRAME We send herewith the following… | ||
| scan0040 | From the Chassis Design Office listing part alterations to prevent scrap and advising on assembly drawings. | ||
| View original record | Ev/JD.12/ET.29.4.41 - 2 - marked in red. It is intended to alter the existing pieces to prevent scrap. RP.2237 - Cruciform Rt.Hd. Channel. RP.2238 - " Lt.Hd. " RP.2239 - Front Gusset Rt.Hd. RP.2240 -… | ||
| scan0041 | Parts list and instructions for the M.40 Test Rig, Front Crossmember and Starting Handle Bearing Bracket. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. 927 Rm/HH.3/SW.23.4.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.542 - Front Crossmember & Starting Handle Bearing Bracket. Section 7000 - Frame and Fittings. The following parts… | ||
| scan0042 | Correspondence to C.W. Ward of Park Ward Ltd. regarding the assembly of an M.T.N. chassis frame for a meeting. | ||
| View original record | Copy Hs/Wym. Rm/BAG. Ev/JD. 26th May, 1941. 927 (handwritten) Rm.6/ST. C.W. WARD, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473 High Road - Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W. 10. Dear Ward, M.T.N CHASSIS FRAME. We are… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding difficulties with spot welding and arranging the collection of chassis frame parts. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY G. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD SHEET METAL AND WOOD WORK 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595… | ||
| scan0044 | The parts required for the M.40 Test Rig's front suspension bump and rebound buffers. | ||
| View original record | 727 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. Rm/HH.3/SW.10.6.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.420 - Bump & Rebound Buffers. Front Suspension. Sec.7000 - Frame & Fittings. Further to our memo reference… | ||
| scan0045 | Blueprints and parts required for the M.40 Test Rig, specifically for the Front Crossmember and Starting Handle Bearing Bracket. | ||
| View original record | To HHG. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. 727 Rm/HH.9/SW.8.7.41. M.40. Test Rig. PL.542 - Front Crossmember & Starting Handle Bearing Bracket. Sec.7000 - Frame & Fittings. Please receive herewith two blueprints… | ||
| scan0046 | Instruction to issue blueprints for bump and rebound buffers for the M.40 Test Rig front suspension. | ||
| View original record | To [obscured]. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. 727 Rm/HH.10/SW.8.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.420 - Bump & Rebound Buffers. Front Suspension. Sec.7000 - Frame & Fittings. Please receive herewith three blueprints of… | ||
| scan0047 | Parts list for a Test Rig concerning the front pan and rubber mounting of the front suspension. | ||
| View original record | 727 To H.S. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. Rm/HH.6/SW.10.7.41. M.40. Test Rig. PL.436 - Front Pan & Rubber Mounting of Front Suspension. Section 7000 - Frame & Fittings. Please receive herewith two blueprints… | ||
| scan0048 | Update to the M.40 Test Rig's Front Pan and Frame Fittings, including new parts and blueprints. | ||
| View original record | 727 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. Rm/HH.4/SW.11.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.436 - Front Pan Sec.7000 - Frame & Fittings The following part has been detailed in accordance with the above scheme… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. enclosing blueprints for a 'Myth Frame' with assembly instructions. | ||
| View original record | (C. to Rm. Rm/HH. Rm/Wym. Ev.) 727 Ev/JD.4/JH. 17th. August, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High ROad, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. C. Ward. Dear Sirs, Myth Frame. We… | ||
| scan0050 | Page two of a document listing various part numbers and their descriptions. | ||
| View original record | EV/JD.4/JH. -2- 17th. August, 1941. RF.2585 Assembly of gearbox support. RF.2586 Crossmember for gearbox support. RF.2589 Bracket on crossmember. RF.2545 Front Bumper Bracket Rt. Hand. RF.2546 Front… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the welding of rear spring mounting tubes for the Myth Frame. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. Ev. Rm/HH. Rm/Wym. 727 EV/JD.11/JH. 18th. August, 1941. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. C. Ward Dear Sirs, re Myth Frame. We… | ||
| scan0052 | Print for the M.40 Test Rig, concerning Frame & Fittings for steering box and idler bracket mountings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Bv/JD. 727 Rm/HH.1/SW.5.9.41. M.40 Test Rig Sec.7000 - Frame & Fittings. Please receive herewith one print of :- RF.2757 Sheet 3 LOP. Frame & Fittings. This… | ||
| scan0053 | Blueprints for the reinforcement of the front cross member on the 'Myth' frame for the first car only. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Wym. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. 727 Rm/HH.2/SW.18.2.42. Myth Frame - Sec. 7000. PL.1127 - Reinforcement of Front Cross Member - First Car Only - Myth. We send you herewith… | ||
| scan0054 | The movement of one chassis frame to Park Wards and the completion of a second. | ||
| View original record | 424 WYMM Immediately after Xmas holidays Wymn This frame should now go to Park Wards. Warel should complete the second frame. Chassis P Rm | ||
| scan0055 | Results of torsional stiffness tests on the 'Myth' frame and suggesting further modifications. | ||
| View original record | To: Rm. from FJH/GB. c.c. to Ev. c.c. to Ev/JD. c.c. to Wym. c.c. to Wym/Cr. FJH/GB.3/HM. 15.12.43. Myth Frame Tests. The Myth frame to RF.2259 was originally tested for torsional stiffness in Dec.'41… | ||
| scan0056 | Graph showing the results of torsion tests performed on a 'Myth' frame. | ||
| View original record | TORSION TESTS ON MYTH FRAME NO. 1 TEST (DEC '41) AS RF 2259. RATE BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WAS 384 LB-FT/DEGREE NO. 2 TEST (14.12.'43) WITH FRONT MEMBER BOXED IN TO PL.1127. RATE BETWEEN FRONT… | ||
| scan0057 | Scheme to provide additional frame stiffness to the Myth Chassis rear crossmember and body extensions. | ||
| View original record | W27 To.....Wym from EV/MGA. Cc.....Rms Cc.....EV Cc.....EV/JD. Cc.....EV/HH Cc.....PJH Cc.....PJH/GB. Cc.....Wym/myish. Cc.....File. Handwritten: AH Chassis EV/MGA.6.JND. 21.12.43 Myth Chassis PL.3001… | ||
| scan0058 | Scheme for stiffening the rear crossmember and body brackets for the Myth Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To....Wym from Ev/MGA. C.....Rn. ✓ C.....Ev. C.....Ev/JD. C.....Ev/HH. C.....FJH C.....FJH/GB. C.....Wym/HN/ED. C.....File. 700 727 Ev/MGA.6.JMA. 21.12.43 Myth Chassis PL.3001 Stiffened Rear… | ||
| scan0059 | Distributing prints for new and modified parts for the 'Myth' chassis, specifically the stiffened rear crossmember and body brackets. | ||
| View original record | To Wym. from Ev/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. 727 Ev/HH.4/SW.3.1.44. Myth Chassis. PL.3001 - Stiffened Rear Crossmember and Body Brackets. Sec.7000 - Frame & Fittings. Please receive herewith… | ||
| scan0060 | The Myrth frame tests, detailing torsional stiffness results and recommendations for stiffening improvements. | ||
| View original record | Chassis To: Rm. from FJH/GB. c. to Ev. c. to Ev/JD. c. to Vym. c. to Vym/Cr. File 727 FJH/GB.3/IBL. 15.12.43. Myrth Frame Tests. The Myrth frame to EP.2259 was originally tested for torsional… | ||
| scan0061 | Graph showing the results of torsion tests on a 'Myth' frame. | ||
| View original record | TORSION TESTS ON MYTH FRAME NO. 1 TEST (DEC '41) AS RF 2259. RATE BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR WHEELS WAS 384 LB-FT/DEGREE NO. 2 TEST (14.12.43) WITH FRONT MEMBER BOXED IN TO PL 1127. RATE BETWEEN FRONT AND… | ||
| scan0062 | The third torsional stiffness test carried out on the Myth Frame. | ||
| View original record | To: RA. From RM/GB. Cc. to EV. Cc. to Hys. Cc. to RV/SD. Cc. to RV/DB. Cc. to RV/HL. Cc. to Wgm/Cr. Carfile 727 RM/GB.2/HL. 16.2.44. Myth Frame. A third torsional stiffness test has been carried out… | ||
| scan0063 | Graph and data table showing the results of torsion tests on the 'Myth' frame. | ||
| View original record | TORSION TESTS ON MYTH FRAME Table: Key | Test. | Date. | Rate between front and rear wheels. | Remarks. --- | --- | --- | --- | --- Solid Line | 1 | -/12/41 | 394 lb.ft/degree | as RF.2259. Dashed… | ||
| scan0064 | Third torsional stiffness test on the 'Myth Frame', noting changes in welding methods. | ||
| View original record | 727 To: Rm. from FJH/GB. c. to EV. c. to Wym. c. to Ev/JD c. to Ev/DB c. to Ev/HH c. to Wym/Cr PJH/GB.2/HM. 16.2.44. Myth Frame. A third torsional stiffness test has been carried out on the Myth… | ||
| scan0065 | Graph and data tables showing results of torsion tests on a 'Myth' frame. | ||
| View original record | TORSION TESTS ON MYTH FRAME Key | Test. | Date. | Rate between front and rear wheels. | Remarks. --- | --- | --- | --- | --- [Solid Line] | 1 | 7/12/41 | 394 lb.ft/degree | as HP.2259. [Dashed Line] |… | ||
| scan0066 | Results of a fourth torsional stiffness test on the 'Myth Frame'. | ||
| View original record | Chassis 727 To Rm. From Rm/GB/JCC. C. to Ev. C. to Wym. C. to Ev/JD. C. to Ev/DB. C. to Ev/HH. C. to Rm/Cr. Rm/GB/JCC.3/HM. 28.3.44. Myth Frame. A fourth torsional stiffness test has been carried out… | ||
| scan0067 | Torsion tests on a 'Myth' frame, showing twist rates and deflection data in tables and a graph. | ||
| View original record | TORSION TESTS ON MYTH FRAME KEY TABLE: KEY: --- (dashed line), No. of TEST: 3, DATE: 20.12.43, RATE BETWEEN FRONT & REAR WHEELS: 509 LB-FT/degree, REMARKS: FRONT MEMBER BOXED IN TO PL 1127 ADDITIONAL… | ||
| scan0068 | Design of the Junior Gearbox, axle, and propeller shaft for the 'Myth' model. | ||
| View original record | 1030 + 1153 728 By. from Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Hdy. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/Jnr. Rm11/H.5.8.39. see file 1153 JUNIOR GEARBOX. With reference to Rm/Gry.7/MM.28.7.39., we are in favour of making the gearbox for the… | ||
| scan0069 | Fitting a Hillman gearbox to the 'Myth' vehicle and requesting associated drawings. | ||
| View original record | 1030 728 To RM/GRYS. Re Myth Gearbox. In order to get the first Myth on the road we may have to fit a proprietary gearbox, & the Hillman Minx was suggested. We now suggest the Hillman 14 H.P. which is… | ||
| scan0070 | Scale drawings of Myth transmission units for the Myth Monocoque car project. | ||
| View original record | 728 700 To Rm. c. to Rm/HH. Ev.8/JH.6.8.40. Myth Transmission Units. We have made a 1/4 scale drawing of the Myth engine PL.245 (original attached to Rm/HH's. copy). We have also made a 1/4 scale… | ||
| scan0071 | Design changes to the 10 HP Myth Cylinder Head, superseding a previous design. | ||
| View original record | 103R. File Myth 719 To Rm. c. to Rm/HH. Jnr.1/JH.17.9.40. 10 H.P. Myth Cylinder Head. We send herewith PL.341. This design supersedes the cylinder head PL.325 as it now has been decided that the… | ||
| scan0072 | Requesting drawings for gearbox and engine components. | ||
| View original record | 728 1030 To Rm/HH. from Rm. Rm.11/ST.27.11.40. GEARBOX FAILURE - SENIOR RANGE. -------------------------------- Will you please make drawings of the following:- 1 - A sleeve for the side shaft, to… | ||
| scan0073 | Proposal to fit a Hillman 14 HP gearbox into the Myth chassis, outlining the necessary modifications. | ||
| View original record | 728. 1080 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.3/SW.31.12.40. MYTH. Hillman Gearbox fitted in Myth Chassis. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of:- PL.438 Hillman Gearbox… | ||
| scan0074 | The required modifications to fit a Morris 8 Gearbox into the Myth chassis. | ||
| View original record | 728/030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/EAG. c. to Rm/HH. Ev/JD.7/SW.1.4.41. MYTH. Morris 8 Gearbox fitted in Myth Chassis. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of :- PL.528 Morris 8 Gearbox… | ||
| scan0075 | Continued memo detailing modifications to the body front floor and the change gear lever on a Morris box. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Ev/JD.7/SW.1.4.41. 6. The centre of the body front floor will require modifying to clear the clutch casing and Morris box, and provide a hole for the centre change speed lever tower to… | ||
| scan0076 | Distributing blueprints for two new pressed steel wheel designs for an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | 728 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c.c. to Rm/GB. [Struck through] Rm/HH.4/SW.3.4.41. Experimental M.40. Sections 6170 & " 7044 Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the following new drawings :-… | ||
| scan0077 | Proposal to fit a Morris Eight Gearbox into the Myth Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 728 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.4/SW.26.5.41. MYTH. Gear - Box. We attach to Rm/HH's copy, the originals of :- PL.658 Morris Gearbox in Myth Chassis (2 sheets) PL.659… | ||
| scan0078 | Modifications to the 'Myth' body to accommodate a Morris Gearbox and new clutch casing. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Ev/JD.4/SW.26.5.41. It will be necessary for Rm/EAG. to modify the front floor of the Myth body for the first car to take the Morris Gearbox and new clutch casing. Will he please make… | ||
| scan0079 | Parts list and instructions for an M.40 Test Rig for a Morris Gearbox in a Myth Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Dr. c. to Ev/JD. M.40 Test Rig. PL.658 - Morris Gearbox in Myth Chassis. The following parts have been detailed in accordance with the above scheme :- Sec.6000. RG.2587… | ||
| scan0080 | Distributing two altered blueprints for a Section of Pressed Steel Wheel. | ||
| View original record | 728 To Rm. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm/GB. c. to Ev/JD. Rm/HH.6/SW.24.6.41. Experimental M.40. Sections - 6170 and 7044. Please receive herewith two blueprints of the following drawing :- RG.2348 Section of… | ||
| scan0081 | Reduction of noise in the first speed gear for the Myth model by adding an adjustable support. | ||
| View original record | To Ev/Tln. from Rm. Copy to Ev. Rm/RJX. Rm/GB. Rm/Wym. Rm/HH. 728 Rm.4/ar.8.7.41. QUIET GEARS FOR MYTH FIRST SPEED. The question of a support in the immediate vicinity of the first speed gear, in… | ||
| scan0082 | Rear shock damper for the Myth model, including potential modifications for a rear roll rod. | ||
| View original record | 742 1030 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. Ev/JD.2/SW.31.12.40. MYTH. Rear Shock Damper. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of :- PL.431 Rear Shock Damper. The above scheme shows the… | ||
| scan0083 | Link geometry of the rear shock damper. | ||
| View original record | 762. To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. [struck through] c. to Rm/HH. [struck through] Ev/JD.1/SW.22.1.41. 1030 MYTH. Rear Shock Damper. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.411 Link Geometry - Rear… | ||
| scan0084 | Instructions and list of parts and drawings for a rear shock damper test rig. | ||
| View original record | To HFS. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. 742 Rm/HH.7/SW.27.6.41. M.40 Test Rig. Sec.7150 - Rear Shock Damper. PL.431 - Rear Shock Damper. PL.415 - Roll Rod - Rear. PL.370 - Rear Springs & Suspension. We confirm… | ||
| scan0085 | Listing blueprints sent for the M.40 Test Rig Front Shock Damper components. | ||
| View original record | 742 To HPS. From Rm/HH. c. to Rm. Rm/HH.16/SW.26.6.41. M.40 Test Rig. Sec.7160 - Front Shock Damper. PL.505 - Front Suspension PL.423 - Front Shock Damper We confirm having sent you two blueprints of… | ||
| scan0086 | Continued list of parts for a valve assembly, including various sized adjusting washers. | ||
| View original record | -cont'd- - 2 - Rm/HH.16/SW.26.6.41. RF.505 Valve Cap. RF.506 Valve Spring. RF.507 Valve RF.508 Valve Seating Bush. RF.509 Adjusting Washer - Valve Spring (.025) RF.510 " " " " (.050) RF.511 " " " "… | ||
| scan0087 | Confirmation of the 'Myth' version requiring 5 1/2' tyres and subsequent wing clearance adjustments. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. c. Rm/EAG. Myth Rm.16/ML.4.10.40. Re Ev.10/JH.2.10.40. This is to confirm that the Rolls Royce version of the Myth will have 5 1/2" tyres, so that the wing clearance, etc., must be… | ||
| scan0088 | Minimum size for the rear wheel arches on the 'Myth' model. | ||
| View original record | To-Rm. from Ev. c. to Rm/FJH. c. to Rm/HH c. to Rm/EAG. T56 + 704 Ev.9/JH.14.10.40. re Rear Wheel Arches - Myth. On PL.369 (original attached to Rm/HH's. copy of this memo.) we shew the minimum size… | ||
| scan0089 | Reviewing pivot bearing sizes in light of Buick increasing their front road wheel bearing size. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Rm. myth 1030 Rm.5/ML.29.10.40. Y56 I notice that in the last issue of Automotive Industries, Buicks have increased the size of their road wheel bearings on their front wheels. I am not sure… | ||
| scan0090 | Comparing the bearing sizes, stress and load ratings of a Buick type pivot against other designs. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/DB. c. to Ev. o. to Rm/FJH. With reference to Rm.5/ML.29.10.40. the bearing sizes on the Buick type pivot were fixed to maintain the same stress in the pivot stub as with the previous… | ||
| scan0091 | Notes on a visit to Kelsey Hayes to discuss light wheels for the Myth model and the purchase of wheels for a Vauxhall 10. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/GB. Copy Rm/RJH. Ev. NOTES ON VISIT of Mr. Inglis and Mr. Aylward of Kelsey Hayes, on 19th Nov., 1940. ----------------------- Present:- Rm., Rm/RJH. and Rm/GB. The object of the visit… | ||
| scan0092 | Comparison of wheel testing methods and formulae from Kelsey Hayes and Vauxhall, concerning aluminium alloy rims. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GB.2/ST.20.11.40 - 2 - Messrs. Inglis and Aylward agreed to put up a proposition on Aluminium alloy rims on steel centres and were to study a German patent on extruded alloy wheels. This concluded… | ||
| scan0093 | Note on how wheel offset would increase the stiffness of the Vauxhall test relative to the Kelsey Hayes test. | ||
| View original record | Rm/GB.2/ar.20.11.40 - 3 - The wheel offset would increase the stiffness of the Vauxhall test relative to the Kelsey Hayes test by 4%. Rm/GB. | ||
| scan0094 | Sourcing of modified wheels for the Myth model to avoid experimental tool charges. | ||
| View original record | 756 To Rm/HH. from Rm/GB. c. to Rm. c.c to Ev/JD. Rm/GB.9/SW.18.6.41. Myth Road Wheels. We are unable to obtain wheels for Myth exactly as shown on our drawings RG.2347/8, without paying £300 in… | ||
| scan0095 | Sourcing of suitable rims from Kelsey Hayes for Myth Road Wheels. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/GB. Copy to Ev/JD. Rm/HH. 756 Rm/GB.4/ET.29.6.41. MYTH ROAD WHEELS. It will be remembered that Kelsey Hayes recently said that they had no rims .087 - .098" thick for our Myth wheels,… | ||
| scan0096 | Sourcing and acceptance of Myth road wheels with specific rim thicknesses. | ||
| View original record | To.RH. from Hs/GB. Copy to AV/JD. Fm/HH. 756 Hs/GB.4/HT.29.6.41. MYTH ROAD WHEELS. It will be remembered that Kelsey Hayes recently said that they had no rims .087 - .098" thick for our Myth wheels,… | ||
| scan0097 | Secret memo discussing 1/4 scale design proposals for the frontal appearance of the 'Myth' project. | ||
| View original record | 1072 SECRET. To Rm. from Ev. c.c to Rm/EAG. c.c to Rm/HH. re Frontal Appearance of Myth. We have now completed our 1/4 scale designs of the Myth, both for a Rolls-Royce Radiator, and for the Ev. type… | ||
| scan0098 | Design specification for a car's radiator shell, grill, and bumper. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Mr. Ivor To Mr. Hardy To Mr. Hives O.C./HL/MH/2A 25. 2. 38 Cont'd. O.C. HL/I.VH We give some dimensions of the radiator shell and grill, but a further scheme will be produced completely… | ||
| scan0099 | Cover note for a blueprint showing the rear contour of the 'Myth' radiator. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.3/ST.16.10.40. " MYTH " Please find herewith, as promised, blue print showing the contour at rear of the "Myth" radiator. Rm/EAG. | ||
| scan0100 | Secret memo regarding the production of a half-scale model of the Myth radiator shell. | ||
| View original record | 1030 740 To Rm. from Ev. c. Rm/FJH. Rm/HH. Rm/EAG. SECRET. Ev.4/JH.17.10.40. re Myth Radiator Shell. In accordance with a conference on Myth Coachwork held at Clan Exptl. on Tuesday last, weare making… | ||
| scan0101 | Development of the 'Myth' frontal appearance, including a dimensioned scheme and plans for a scale model. | ||
| View original record | 1030 740 To Rm. from Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev.4/JH.4.11.40. re Myth Frontal Appearance. We have now completed a fully dimensioned scheme of the 'Ev' type front for Myth shewn on PL.382 (2… | ||
| scan0102 | The drawing PL.454, which shows the profile of the wing at the radiator for the 'Myth' project. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Myth 740 1030 Ev.1/JH.12.12.40. re Profile of Wing at Radiator- Myth We confirm that we have left with Rm/EAG. the original of PL.454 which shows sections from the… | ||
| scan0103 | 'Myth' project radiator, its mounting, and wingstays. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.8/SW.10.1.41. MYTH. RADIATOR & WINGSTAYS. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of PL.440 Project of Radiator & Mounting. The above… | ||
| scan0104 | The enclosure of photographs showing the 'Myth' frontal appearance. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Ev.2/JH.7.2.41. re Myth Frontal Appearance. Herewith we enclose 4 coloured photographs of the Myth frontal appearance and 2 black and white ones for fear they should be of use. Ev. [Handwritten… | ||
| scan0105 | The top and bottom water connections for the 'Myth' project, including hose specifications and drain tap costs. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Jnr. 740 1030 Ev/JD.6/SW.2.4.411 MYTH. Water Connections. the original of :- PL.529 Top & Bottom Water Connections. We attach to Rm/HH's copy The above… | ||
| scan0106 | Design specifications and mounting details for the radiator of the Myth chassis. | ||
| View original record | 740 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. c. to Rm/Col. Ev/JD.8/SW.16.4.41. MYTH. Radiator. We attach to Rm/HH's copy the original of:- PL.530 Radiator Matrix Mounting & Top Water Tank. PL.531… | ||
| scan0107 | Listing drawings received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden for the 'Myth' radiator grille. | ||
| View original record | 740 To Mr/TD. Copy Mr/HAG. C.C. Mr. H.I.F. Ra/HAG.S/GT.22.4.41. MYTH - RADIATOR GRILLE ------------------------- Please find herewith the following prints, which I have received from Messrs. Wilmot… | ||
| scan0108 | Listing drawing prints received from Wilmot Breedon for the 'Myth' radiator grille. | ||
| View original record | To Ev/HD. from Rm/EAG. C. to Rm. & Ev. 790 1030 Rm/EAG.5/BT.22.4.41. MYTH - RADIATOR GRILLE ---------------------------------- Please find herewith the following prints, which I have received from… | ||
| scan0109 | Requesting a modification to the 'Myth' project radiator mountings. | ||
| View original record | Rm/HH. from Ev/JD. c. Rm. c. Ev. c. Rm/ENG. 1030 740 Ev/JD.4/ML.28.4.41. MYTH - RADIATOR MOUNTINGS. Will you please modify the support bracket spot welded to the first Crossmember supporting the… | ||
| scan0110 | Of a Radiator Mounting Bracket and sending prints to Messrs Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | To. Rm. C. EV C. EV/JD. 740 Rm/HH.6/ 29 / 5 / 41 M. 40. Test Rig. PL. 531. Radiator Matrix Mounting and Bottom Water Tank. Sec: 7000. Frame & Fittings The following part has been detailed in… | ||
| scan0111 | Design modifications for the 'Myth' radiator grille and cowl. | ||
| View original record | Rm/E.A.G. Will you set this out so that Breedon can make a set of parts Rm [STAMP: SECRET - CROSSED OUT] 1030 790 To Rm. from Ev. c. to Rm/EAG c. to Rm/HH. c. to Ev/JD. Ev.1/JH. 4.3.41. Myth Radiator.… | ||
| scan0112 | Proposed production of a brass radiator grille and shutters for the 'Myth' car. | ||
| View original record | 740 To Rm. from Ev/JD. c. to Ev. c. to Rm/HH. c. to Rm/EAG. Ev/JD.6/SW.19.6.41. MYTH. Radiator Grille. original of :- We attach to Rm/HH's copy, the PL.680 Radiator Grille and Shutters - 3 sheets. The… | ||
| scan0113 | Blueprints for the M.40 Engine's radiator and fittings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Col. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to HPS. c. to SW/SD. c. to Rm/MAG. 740 Rm/HH.9/SW.14.7.41. M.40 Engine. Radiator and Fittings - Sec.5250. PL.530 - Radiator Matrix and Top Water Tank PL.531 -… | ||
| scan0114 | Blueprints for the M.40 Engine's radiator and fittings. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Col. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. 740 Rm/HH.4/SW.17.7.41. M.40 Engine. Radiator & Fittings - Sec. 5250. Please receive herewith one blueprint of each of the following schemes :- PL.530 Radiator Matrix… | ||
| scan0115 | Instructions for the M.40 Test Rig, listing blueprints for Radiator Shutters and Frame parts. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/HH. c. to Rm. c. to Bv/JD. c. to Rm/Wym. 740 Rm/HH.3/SW.29.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. Radiator Shutters & Frame - Sec.5251. PL.680 - Radiator Shutters and Frame. Please receive herewith… | ||
| scan0116 | Visit to John Marston's regarding the design and production of the Myth Radiator, including a list of parts. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. o. to Ev. c. to Rm/Col. c. to R/HH. 740 Ev/JD.9/JH.7.8.41. Myth Radiator. During the visit of Mr. Steadman of John Marston's on Wednesday Aug. 6th. in conjunction with Rm/Collin, we went over… | ||
| scan0117 | Supply arrangements for various parts with Messrs. John Marstons and other suppliers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ev/JD.9/JH.7.8.41. Cont'd. We shall have to supply Messrs. John Marstons with EW.1664. Will Rm/Col. please arrange this. Messrs. John Marstons can obtain the Hank Rivet Bushes (S.906) FW.1036 from… | ||