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Spare05-page001 The arrangement of the EAC.1 spare wheel carrier and provisions for balloon tyres.
View original record To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Hs. x7600 DA7/1427.11.25. EAC.1. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X.8920 X.7600 We sent you yesterday N.sch.3079 shewing the arrangement of the rear end of EAC.1. chassis to provide the…

Spare05-page002 Modifications to the New Phantom spare wheel carrier.
View original record To B.Y. from D.A. c. to C.J. L.H.S. c. to H.s. X7600 DA2/M9.3.26. NEW PHANTOM. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X.7600 X.8600 As promised we send herewith N. sch. 2158 shewing the slight modifications to the…

Spare05-page003 Additional information for the rear wheel carrier and luggage grid.
View original record To BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. +7600 DA1/M8.1.27. EAC.7. REAR WHEEL CARRIER AND LUGGAGE GRID. X.7400 X.7600 We send herewith N.sch.2339 (sheet 2) which contains additional information on the above…

Spare05-page004 Safekeeping of unfinished drawings for a rear wheel carrier and luggage grid.
View original record To BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. REFERENCE DA3/M20.1.27. OTHER 47600 EAC.7. REAR WHEEL CARRIER AND LUGGAGE GRID. X.7400 X.7600 Herewith we send N.Sch.2345 (2 sheets) which we send to you for safe keeping…

Spare05-page005 Design improvements for the luggage grid and rear wheel mounting.
View original record [Header] CERTIFICATE NO. (Reversed Text) X7600 (Handwritten) To DA/EV.I.E. BY INSPECTION OF R2/M23.1.27. RG. Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. BY. ROLLS-ROYCE ENGINES AND SPARES (Reversed Text) EAC.7 LUGGAGE…

Spare05-page006 Design alternatives and instructions for the handle on a spare wheel carrier.
View original record Copy. BY from DA. DA4/M. 23.8.27. EAC.7. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. With reference to BY5/H. 17.8.27. the handle at the front was expressly instructed by R. after considering the various alternatives. It is…

Spare05-page007 Inaccessible screwed handle on a spare wheel carrier and attaching a reply.
View original record Hs. Y7600 BY2/H. 25.8.27. E.A.C.7. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. -------------------------- As the screwed handle used for securing the spare wheel came between the wheel and the body, and appeared to be…

Spare05-page008 Replacement and fitting of the rear spare wheel carrier and luggage grid.
View original record L7600 BY/SS1/DB.15.11.27. c. to HB/Hsn. Re 14-EX.(EAC.VII) - Rear Spare Wheel Carrier & Luggage Grid. To bring this into line with the proposed production type, the channel section Luggage Grid…

Spare05-page009 Elusive knock on the Phantom spare wheel carrier and potential design changes.
View original record Hs. from DA. X7600 DA2/M13.3.28. X. 8600 X.7600 X. 3400 PHANTOM SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. Replying to Hs/Rn5/LG9.3.28., the trouble of the elusive knock due to the flexing of the rear end of the frame is…

Spare05-page010 The replacement and fitting instructions for the rear spare wheel carrier and luggage grid.
View original record K7600 BY/SS1/DB.16.11.27. c. to HB/Hm. Re 14-EX.(EAC.VII) - Rear Spare Wheel Carrier & Luggage Grid. To bring this into line with the proposed production type, the channel section Luggage Grid…

Spare05-page011 Proposals for the rear end of a frame and associated components.
View original record To BY. from DA. c. to BJ. HS. X7600 DA3/M31.3.28. EAC.10 REAR END OF FRAME, ETC. X.7600 X.7380 X.7400 Herewith we send N.schs. 2556/7/8/9/71., shewing our proposals for the spare wheel carrier,…

Spare05-page012 Expressing disappointment with the 'SS' rear end components, proposing a simpler scheme.
View original record DA. BY. Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. FROM R. +7600 R9/M7.4.28. 'SS' REAR END - PETROL TANK, WHEEL X.7460 CARRIER ETC. X.7600 I am very disappointed about this. We seem to be moving from bad to worse. We must…

Spare05-page013 Design issues and alternative schemes for the rear end, wheel carrier, and luggage grid of the EAC.10 chassis.
View original record To R. from Ev. c. to BJ. Hs. X-7600 Ev1/14.4.28. EAC.10 'SS'. REAR END. X.7800 X.7400 X.7380 We are sorry to have disappointed you with our designs for the rear end of the SS. EAC.10 chassis, by…

Spare05-page014 Luggage carrier and chassis design schemes for specific projects.
View original record contd :- -2- carrier and the luggage platform. The coachbuilder would either provide luggage space in a boot extension of the body or in a specially shaped Brooks Type Trunk. This third scheme is…

Spare05-page015 Design proposal and diagram for a back wheel carrier, discussing materials and mounting options.
View original record x. 7605 R4/M18.4.28. DA. HS. from R. BY. c. to BJ. Wor. E. SS. BACK WHEEL CARRIER. Our scheme for supporting the wheel at the back would be - Luggage rails as EAC.7. modified. Hinged on back tube…

Spare05-page016 Criticisms of the rear wheel carrier for the 20 HP Phantom type, specifically its lack of rigidity.
View original record hs. from DA. 47600 DA5/M20.4.28. REAR WHEEL CARRIERS. X.7600 X.8600 As you know R. has not accepted the 20 HP. type carrier on EAC.10. Recently you sent a report criticising the std. Phantom type on…

Spare05-page017 Modifications to the 'SS' chassis rear end, referencing changes to the wheel carrier and grid.
View original record BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. Hs. 47600 DA/EV1/M17.5.28. 'SS' REAR END. X.7480 X.7600 We send herewith N.sch.2592 shewing modifications to the rear end of SS. chassis already sent you on N.sch. 2556/7/8/9…

Spare05-page018 Issue with the Phantom's rear wheel and luggage carrier.
View original record BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. X7600 EV3/13.6.28. RE. REAR WHEEL AND LUGGAGE CARRIER - PHANTOM. X.7600 X.7400 We notice on F.78722 that the body rail and luggage grid when folded up are not vertical, but…

Spare05-page019 The inaccessibility of the Phantom rear wheel carrier fixing bolt and a proposed solution.
View original record BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. C. 47600 DA/EV1/M22.8.28. PHANTOM REAR WHEEL CARRIER. X.8600 X.7600 We are repeatedly told that the handle of the fixing bolt is very inaccessible in its present position…

Spare05-page020 New arrangement for a luggage box and two wheels at the rear for the 18-EX model.
View original record BY. From DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X7600 'SS' TWO WHEELS AND BOX AT REAR. X.7600 X.7400 Herewith we send N.schs. 2732/33, shewing the arrangement of luggage box and two wheels at the rear. This is intended…

Spare05-page021 Car riding qualities concerning the rear end, body length, and weight distribution.
View original record Hs. SG. DA/EV. from R. c. to BJ. C. Cx. X7600 R7/M20.10.28. CARS - RIDING QUALITIES, REAR END. X.7410 X.7830 X7600 X.507 DA/EV. is making a series of small drgs. shewing on each of our chassis our…

Spare05-page022 Secret memo discussing proposed schemes for luggage and wheel accommodation at the rear of a vehicle.
View original record To SG. from EV. c. to BY. Hs. BJ. X7600 EV2/27.10.28. S E C R E T. X.4484 X.7600 X.7400 LUGGAGE AND WHEEL ACCOMMODATION AT REAR. We send herewith N.sch.2747 which shews the proposed schemes for…

Spare05-page023 Telegram response regarding the design policy for a double spare wheel carrier.
View original record Hs. C. WCF. [crossed out] C. RHC. [crossed out] X 7600 BY3/G.7.11.28. DOUBLE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. R. has wired in response to my telegram as follows :- " Spare wheel carrier do not delay SS. by…

Spare05-page024 Internal memorandum regarding the design specifications for a two-wheel-only rear carrier for 'SS' cars.
View original record 47600 BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. DA2/14.11.28. X.7810 X.5810 X.7600 'SS' TWO WHEELS ONLY AT REAR. In view of the pressure on the Coachwork Dept. we should be very much obliged if Derby could set out…

Spare05-page025 Instruction to use a spare wheel carrier for car 19-EX similar to the one used for 18-EX.
View original record RHC. c. Hs. x7600 BY2/G.23.11.28. re SPARE WHEEL CARRIER - 19-EX. -------------------------- We shall have to use a similar type of spare wheel carrier for 19-EX. to that we have already instructed…

Spare05-page026 Comparing the 'SS' chassis with competitors and the Phantom model, discussing wheelbase, springs, and potential design improvements.
View original record Hs. DA. E. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. Sg. C. HY. 47680 RL/M26.12.28. X.7770 X.7830 X.7410 'SS' CHASSIS. Sales are alarmed at the length. Naturally we should compare our chassis with others of equal power…

Spare05-page027 Chassis design, comparing length, springing, and spare wheel options against the Phantom model.
View original record contd :- -2- length we can get one wheel at the back, and probably with little or no increase - front dampers. In this we give 3" for extra length of front springs. In SG's memo of 21.12.28 present…

Spare05-page028 Continued portion of a typed memo defending a decision or system.
View original record contd :- -3- But do not blame SS. because it gives you good things which you cannot now have. Any change generally gives some disadvantages for the advantages. I say in this case it is well worth it.…

Spare05-page029 Offering opinions and recommendations on various vehicle components including the wheel carrier, bonnet, screen, horn, and bodywork for experimental models.
View original record Hs. BY. DA/EV. c. to BJ. Wor. Sg. c. to C. LHS. Cx. *776* 7600 R1/M10.1.29. BODYWORK, AND ASSOCIATED DETAILS. X.7830 X.7600 X.7260 The double wheel carrier has done extraordinarily well. The newly…

Spare05-page030 Arrangement of spare wheels and luggage on the rear of the 'SS' Chassis.
View original record X7600 SECRET. S/W Hs. Sg5/W/15.1.1929. Re: Rear end of "SS" Chassis. Referring to our conversation of yesterday, the position is that the scheme as on 18.EX. with the fitted trunk and second wheel at…

Spare05-page031 Policy to fit one S.S. car with side wheel carriers.
View original record BY. from Hs. c. Da. Wor. X7600 Hs3/T16.1.29. S.S. WHEEL CARRIERS It is essential that one S.S. car is fitted with side wheel carriers. R. has agreed to the policy so that we ought to have one car…

Spare05-page032 Various schemes for luggage and spare wheel arrangements on 'SS' models.
View original record BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. SG. Hs. 47600 DA/EV1/AD17.1.29. RE. LUGGAGE & SPARE WHEELS ON 'SS'. X.7600 X.7400 We send herewith N.sch.2799 shewing following treatments for dealing with the spare wheels…

Spare05-page033 'SS' Luggage Grid & Side Wheel Carrier, referencing drawing N.Sch.2811 and modifications required.
View original record BY. from DA/EV. C'f BJ. Hs. X7600 DA/EV1/M28.1.29. 'SS' LUGGAGE GRID & SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. X.7600 X.7400 Herewith we send N.Sch.2811 shewing the luggage grid in use with a single wheel at the back on…

Spare05-page034 New rear wheel carrier and single filter design for the 16-G-4 model intended for India.
View original record X.7600 BY. from DA/EV. c. to Sg. Wor. Hs. DA/EV2/M6.2.29. INDIA REAR WHEEL CARRIER. 16-G-4 We send herewith N.sch. 2818 shewing the rear wheel carrier for 16-G4. The barker close coupled all-weather.…

Spare05-page035 Road test report and critique of the 'SS SPECIMEN 18-EX' car after extensive mileage.
View original record Hs. from R. E. DA. c. to SC. Wor. C. c. to BY. CWB. PN. 47600 R2/HS. 2. 29. SS. SPECIMEN 18-EX. X.7770 X.7800 X.7830 X.7600 X.7005 This is the car that has done 10,000 miles in France, and altogether…

Spare05-page036 Typed memo discussing design improvements for car body elements like screens, wheel carriers, and bonnets.
View original record contd :- -2- The single piece screen is now thought better : we like sloping pattern. There is value in the work done on wings, lamps, trunks etc. These wheel carriers have done extraordinarily well…

Spare05-page037 Options for carrying spare wheels and luggage on the 'SS' chassis.
View original record To Sg. from Hs. X7600 Hs4/LG12.2.29. REAR END OF 'SS' CHASSIS. + 7400 The position at the moment is that the next car it is proposed to send to France will have fitted to it two spare wheels at the…

Spare05-page038 Testing the placement of a spare wheel and luggage box to manage weight distribution and improve ride quality.
View original record contd :- -2- amount of room and provide a reasonable luggage box with still carrying a spare wheel at the back - beyond the luggage and box the overall length of the car would not exceed the present…

Spare05-page039 Fault analysis report for the 'SS' Spare Wheel Carrier, scheme N.SCH.2760.
View original record To DA. from Hs/AJL. c. to BY. Wor. X7600 Hs/AJL1/LG12. 2. 29. 'SS' SPARE WHEEL CARRIER (N.SCH.2760) The first carrier made up to the above scheme only for 'SS' chassis, shews up several faults,…

Spare05-page040 List of required modifications for clearances on a wheel carrier, dummy hub, and a number plate locking device.
View original record contd :- -2- deeper groove would do the job. (d) The clearances allowed are not sufficient to allow easy manipulation of the carrier. The minimum clearances at D. and E. must not be less than .010", -…

Spare05-page041 Blueprint showing a cross-section of a wheel hub assembly with modification notes.
View original record N. SCH. 2760 MODIFIED MINIMUM CLEARANCE HERE .010" (DIAM.) MINIMUM CLEARANCE HERE .020 ENGRAVE 'LOCK' AND 'RELEASE' POSITIONS CLEARLY HERE HUB MOVEMENT LIMITED TO 90° BY PEG AND SLOT HERE HUB…

Spare05-page042 Rear end of an 'SS' Chassis and the choice between Lucas and German-made electric windscreen wipers.
View original record X7600 2 To Hs. from Sg. re Rear End of "SS" Chassis. Sg1/E12.2.29 X. Referring to Sg5/M15.1.29 I should be glad if you would kindly let me know how this matter now stands. I should like to discuss…

Spare05-page043 Arrangement for carrying luggage on 'SS' chassis cars, criticising luggage grids and proposing a built-in luggage box.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. DA/EV. 47600 Hsl/LG13.2.29. REAR END OF 'SS' CHASSIS. 47400 It is very important that we should come to some definite arrangement as regards the…

Spare05-page044 Design and integration of the luggage box on the 18-EX model.
View original record contd :- -2- The luggage box on 18-EX is really an essential part of the car - the whole appearance would be spoilt without it, therefore we see no reason why it should not be built as part of the…

Spare05-page045 Blueprint showing the side elevation of a vehicle's front section with a side-mounted spare wheel.
View original record 18FT - IND. SAME AS 18 EX

Spare05-page046 Secret internal memo from 'Sg.' to 'Hs.' discussing the rear end of the 'SS' Chassis.
View original record SECRET. X7600 To Hs. from Sg. Sg21/E14.2.29 Rear End of "SS" Chassis. Many thanks for Hs4/LG12.2.29, but as mentioned on the telephone to-day I am very sorry that you have sent off Hs1/LG13.2.29 to R.…

Spare05-page047 Rear end of the 'SG' chassis and its luggage carrying capacity.
View original record SECRET. X7600 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Mr. E D.A. R.V. R.W. Sg18/E15.2.29 REAR END OF "SG" CHASSIS AND LUGGAGE CARRYING CAPACITY. Referring to Hs1/LG13.2.29 to A., and Hs4/LG12.2.29 to me, C., Cx. and…

Spare05-page048 Notes on rear end arrangements for luggage and spare wheels on the 'SS' chassis.
View original record Sgl/E15.2.29. Notes on Rear End of "SS" Chassis & Luggage. Briefly our views are as follows: 1. That the arrangement as on 18-EX with the short body, the fairly large fitted trunk and the two wheels…

Spare05-page049 Notes on addressing sales resistance and improving luggage capacity for the 'SS' model compared to the Phantom.
View original record Notes. are to admittedly allow a definite "sales resistance" to the "SS" being created. The main thing we feared in regard to the latter was that the arrangement would not provide a satisfactory motor…

Spare05-page050 New proposal and redesign for side spare wheel carriers.
View original record X7600 DA. c. HS. G. BY/RD. BY12/G.18.2.29. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. ----------------------- We started out to scheme this proposal ourselves but we have had to drop it due to pressure of detail…

Spare05-page051 Design modifications for the 'SS' and India spare wheel carrier.
View original record Hs. from DA. c. to Wor. BY. x7600 DA4/M19.2.29. 'SS' AND INDIA SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X.7600 X.5600 Replying to Hs/AJL1/LG12.2.29. referring to the modifications to N.sch.2760 (a) We have investigated…

Spare05-page052 Letter discussing a new rear wheel carrier design for close coupled coupe models.
View original record to WT. from Ev. Cw. HS copy to Mr. Sg. X7600 ORIGINAL EV1/25.2.29. REAR WHEEL CARRIER FOR CLOSE COUPLED COUPE. We send herewith N.Sch.2839. showing a wheel carrier for use with close coupled four…

Spare05-page053 Requesting urgent work on a side wheel carrier and a detachable cross member.
View original record To DA/EV. from Da. X7600 At Derby. Dal/LGL.3.29. X7380 At a conference here today, it was decided that they wanted the side wheel carrier urgently. Could you please get on with this assuming that the…

Spare05-page054 20 HP rear, a side wheel carrier print, and a Barker enclosed limousine.
View original record To DA/EV. from DA. X7600 DA4/LGL2.3.29. Thank you for your Evl/11.3.29. I had to get into Chichester before the bank closed. Will write or wire about the 20 HP. rear either today or tomorrow. I left…

Spare05-page055 Instructions and a design correction for the forging of a side wheel carrier for SS. X7600.
View original record SECRET 047600 DA/EV2/M19.3.29. FROM DA/EV. Copy to - HS. SIDE WHEEL CARRIER FOR SS. X7600 On cars having the original three point engine suspension the Phantom type tube brackets on the frame should…

Spare05-page056 Design notes and sketches for a side wheel carrier.
View original record DA. from R. X. 7600 R1/M22.3.29. c. to SG. Wor. Hs. SS. SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. Re. N.Sch.2845 we think the wheel should be carried in one inch for the sake of safety in catching a passing vehicle. Not so…

Spare05-page057 Agreed combinations and options for spare wheels and carriers.
View original record BY/HEB. BY/RD. HS. O.C. Wor. 47600BY5/G.5.4.29. SPARE WHEELS & SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. ------------------------------------ Having taken the matter up through Wor. with Sales the following combinations…

Spare05-page058 Page 2 of a document stating an item is a combination of those previously quoted.
View original record - 2 - BY5/G.5.4.29. This of course is a combination of the items already quoted above. By BY.

Spare05-page059 Communication regarding the 'SS' side spare wheel carrier and a disagreement over an engine foot.
View original record X.7600 BY. from DA. c. to Wor. Hs. DAL/M8.4.29. 'SS' SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. With reference to BY6/G5.4.29., we have wired you this morning as follows : " 'SS' side spare wheel carrier agree to…

Spare05-page060 Modifications to SS. rear wheel carriers for model 25-EX to accommodate a special petrol tank.
View original record X. 7600 BY. from DA. c. to SG. Hs. DA3/M 17.4.29. RE. SS. REAR WHEEL CARRIERS. Herewith we send N.sch.2875 shewing the modification to the standard single rear wheel carrier to give a leaning forward…

Spare05-page061 Confirmation of a telegram agreeing to design changes for a carrier with shorter tubes and a shallow trough in the runningboard.
View original record x7600 CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. WN. 11. 6. 29. BAILEY. ROYCAR. DERBY. EVERNDEN AGREES USING CARRIER AS DESIGNED WITH SHORTER TUBES AND SHALLOW TROUGH IN RUNNINGBOARD. ROYCE. Copy to - GG. " DA. " HS.…

Spare05-page062 Request to fit a rear spare wheel carrier with luggage grid and a side wheel carrier to a bumper chassis.
View original record RHC/HS. from Hs/Rn. X7608 Hs/Rn3/LG21.6.29. BUMPER CHASSIS. Y8772 Will you please fit to the bumper chassis rear Spare Wheel Carrier to N.sch.2811 with luggage grid to suit, and Side Wheel Carrier…

Spare05-page063 Query regarding a standardisation sheet for the rear spare wheel carrier on a 40/50 HP J.2 series chassis.
View original record Hs. X7600 BY/Cgh3/G.2.7.29. REAR SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. J.2 SERIES. With reference to standardisation sheet X.7600 dated 24.6.29. issued in connection with the above, will you please…

Spare05-page064 Urging the release of material for J.2 Series spare wheel carriers and luggage grids to avoid production delays.
View original record Sg. c. Hs. ------------ X7600 BY5/G.9.7.29. J.2 SERIES - REAR SPARE WHEEL CARRIER AND LUGGAGE GRID, ALSO SPARE WHEEL CARRIER (SIDE). ------------------------------------------------------ We have not…

Spare05-page065 Failures with a side spare wheel carrier plate during road and bump testing.
View original record To Da. from Hs/Rn. filing x7600. Hs/Rn.3/MJ.26.8.29. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. ----------------------- With reference to Da.1/1422.8.29. We must apologise for not discovering that you had approved of…

Spare05-page066 Report discussing wheel and carrier plate issues on 20 HP and S.S. models, and a proposed solution.
View original record -2- should hardly say they are perfectly rigid. Again, the 20 HP. wheel is higher in relation to the frame than the S.S. wheel, which makes the tubes correspondingly longer. We have proved on the pump…

Spare05-page067 Modifications and improvements to the 20HP side wheel carrier.
View original record HS. } FROM DA. BY. } X7600 DAL/M29.8.29. X.5600. X.7600. 20HP. SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. We thank you for HS/RM3/MJ 26829. Our impression that the ss. carrier was perfectly rigid and strong was obtained…

Spare05-page068 Increasing the length of a bolthead and investigating frame stiffening for Ss and 20HP models.
View original record (4) We agree to increase the length of the bolthead to provide more surface, and suggest from 1" to 1.5". This has the additional advantage of bringing the load opposite the inclined sides of the…

Spare05-page069 Standardisation report for a rear spare wheel carrier and luggage grid.
View original record RR 75S REVISED (10M) (D.C. 777-20-2-26) MF C.LD COMPLETED 20.9.29. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 24.6.29 X No. 7600 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: REAR SPARE WHEEL CARRIER and…

Spare05-page070 Issues with spare wheel carriers, specifically bolt gripping problems and poor finish quality.
View original record X7600 By. Hs. c. Da/EV. Ep4/H7.10.29. re. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. X5600 X7600 We are still having trouble and complaints in regard to the above. I came across a new car the other day on which, when…

Spare05-page071 Recommended improved parts to be incorporated into the Phantom II model production.
View original record To R. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. E. c. to Da. By. X7600. Hs.6/AD15.10.29. PHANTOM II. X.7770 X.7600 X7830 X.7940c. X.7250 X7520 X.7950 X.3806 There are a number of improved parts which we recommend…

Spare05-page072 Technical memorandum discussing vehicle improvements including radiator filters, central lubrication, and shock absorbers.
View original record -2- We consider the present scheme of luggage grid and wheel at the rear should be simplified. (11) Radiator Filter. As regards the trouble we are having with radiators being stopped up, we are not…

Spare05-page073 Shock absorber loads and wear, distinguishing the issue from ball joint problems.
View original record -3- can be heard by the passengers in the car. The trouble is not with the ball joints which can be adjusted, but the joints in the shock absorber itself. We hesitate to increase the load on the shock…

Spare05-page074 Fitment of buttress tread Dunlop tyres on Phantom II spare wheel carriers.
View original record 17600 COPY. By. From Da/Ev. c. to Hs. Da/Ev2/M30.10.29. X. 7600 X. 4050 PHANTOM II SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. Thank you for By2/G24.10.29. We are surprised to find that the centre of the wheel carrier is…

Spare05-page075 Weight distribution and steering effects of mounting spare wheels at the rear of cars, referencing a specific case for H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
View original record HS. FROM DA/EV. X7600 DA/EV4/M26.11.39. Copy to SG. R. re. WEIGHT AT BACK OF CARS. X.7600 X.7840. X.4521. As you are aware, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales is carrying two spare wheels aft of the rear…

Spare05-page076 Rear wheel carrier modifications to accommodate different tyre sizes and the impact on coachwork.
View original record X7600 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV4/M10.12.29. C. to - SG. C. HS. P. 2. REAR WHEEL CARRIERS. X.7830. X.7600. While we retain the 21" rims it would appear as though we must raise the rear wheel in order to…

Spare05-page077 Letter discussing a strategy for stocking Phantom II chassis with various spare wheel and luggage carrier configurations for Australian agents.
View original record Pt.4/RH/30/12-20 87600 By. Derby. (Copy to Whr.London Ha. Derby Ho.Derby) ✓ Further to my recent letters re Alternative Positions shown on blue print D.51768 in connection with our spare wheel…

Spare05-page078 New design for the Phantom II rear wheel carrier hub bracket.
View original record TO [REDACTED] FROM E.V. +7600 EV1/16.1.30. COPY TO H.S. MS. (for C.S.C.) REAR WHEEL CARRIER HUB BRACKET. PHANTOM 2. We thank you for your print of D.Sch.714. It was thought that the bracket looked a…

Spare05-page079 Modifications required for a spare wheel carrier for 7' section tyres.
View original record BY. From Da. C. to Hs. 87600 Da.1/WJ.3.2.30. X.7600 X.7460 X.7380 SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FOR 7" SECTION TYRES. We have looked into this question and it appears that it will be necessary to move the top…

Spare05-page080 Design issue with the conical distance piece for the side spare wheel carrier.
View original record X7600. Oy. from Da/Ev. c. By. Hs. Da/EV4/14.7.30. X.7772 X.7600 SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. Thank you for Oy6/D17.6.30. We do not use the tyre well to square up the wheel. It has always been assumed…

Spare05-page081 Sub-frames, spare wheels, and chassis blueprints for the Phantom II chassis in relation to the American Company.
View original record COPY. Y7600 x7600 x7380 x7772 To BY. From SG. C. to Hs. Wor. Re.L.H. P.II. Chassis. SG28/E2.9.30. On my return I have received BY3/G21.8.30. The position in regard to sub-frames is that you will…

Spare05-page082 Inquiry regarding the supply status of blueprints requested by Mr. Beaver.
View original record -2- To BY. From Sg. Sg28/E2.9.30. Contd. I should be glad to know whether blue prints have yet been supplied. If not, is there any reason why we should not send them a supply forthwith? I have a…

Spare05-page083 Tests on the Phantom II chassis regarding the subframe mounting and body 'boom'.
View original record x7600. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to RV. No.2/W.U.3.9.30. x7380 x7600 LEFT-HAND PHANTOM II CHASSIS+ Replying to Sg2S/22.9.30. We have carried out tests on the Phantom ll car doing away with the…

Spare05-page084 The advantages of a car subframe and the placement of spare wheels.
View original record -2- in which the final test report states the car to be very good and the owner satisfied. The other advantages which we expect from the subframe, like less wear and tear on the bodywork, can only be…

Spare05-page085 Percentage of Phantom II cars carrying spare wheels at the rear.
View original record K 7600. To R. from Hs. c. Sg. c. Wox. Da. c. Da/Ev. E. Hs2/AD5.9.30. POSITION OF SPARE WHEELS. During our last visit to W.W. we understood from Da/Ev. that very few cars were being delivered carrying…

Spare05-page086 Proportion of cars with rear-mounted versus side-mounted spare wheels, citing Phantom II and 20/25 chassis statistics.
View original record X7600 . Hs To Hs. from Sg. Copy to EV. Re Spare Wheels. Sg2/E5.9.30 Referring to the last paragraph of HsE/MJ.3.9.30 I am surprised to note that at WW the other day DA/EV stated that he thought only…

Spare05-page087 Testing side spare wheel carriers to reduce movement and engine vibration on chassis 20-EX.
View original record To RHC. From Hs/Rn. x7600 · Hs/Rn.4/MJ.5.3.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. x5600. x7600. When we take off the rear engine feet in order to reduce engine vibrations, we find that on cars with side spare…

Spare05-page088 On modifying side spare wheel carriers to address issues caused by removing rear engine feet.
View original record To R. From Hs/Rm. c. c. to Sg. Hor. c. c. to Da. E. Ry. X/600' Hs/Rm.6/KT.5.3.31. X.7600: X.5600: SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. We have two possible reasons for wanting to do without the rear engine feet…

Spare05-page089 Frame rigidity and the design of brackets for side wheel carriers on 20/25 HP and Phantom II models.
View original record TO HS/RM. FROM EV. x7600 EV3/10.3.31. COPY TO R. SG. WOR. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. X.5600 E. BY. X.7600 we thank you for our copy of Hs/Rm.6/KT.5.3.31. After the 25th chassis in R. series 20/25 HP, the…

Spare05-page090 Parts list to be put in hand for stiffening the 40/50 HP chassis side spare wheel carrier.
View original record c. Hs/Rm. 87600. BY/RD10/N.27.3.31. Re: 40/50 H.P. Chassis Side Spare Wheel Carrier. Will you please put one set of the following parts in hand to be fitted to a chassis to stiffen up the side…

Spare05-page091 Body booms and the effects of removing rear engine feet on car model 18-EX.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. PH. c. to E. BY. x7600 Hs.10/MJ.31.3.31. x634 x7005 x7600. P.2. BODY BOOMS. You will see by R.4/M25.3.31, that R. considers removing the rear engine feet from 18-EX. car at…

Spare05-page092 Standardisation of side-mounted spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP models.
View original record To BA/EV. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to By. Spare Wheel Carriers. 87600 Hs.7/WJ.4.5.31. X.7600. X.5600. Following the decision arrived at at W.W. we are issuing a Standardisation Sheet for…

Spare05-page093 Programme for the design and standardisation of wheel carriers and luggage grids for P.2 and 20/25 series cars.
View original record X7600. Hs. from Da/Ev. c. Sg. Wor. Rv. Dr/Evl/M7.5.31. P.2. and 20/25 X.5400 X.7400 WHEEL CARRIERS AND LUGGAGE GRIDS. X.5600 X.7600 Following upon the decision during your last visit to WW. and our…

Spare05-page094 Recommendations for spare wheel carrying positions and equipment.
View original record Da/Evl/M7.5.31 contd -2- 2nd. Standard. One spare wheel at the rear carried on a dummy hub carrier to N.schs. 3184/5. This will apply to sporting cars which have the rear seat forward enough to permit…

Spare05-page095 Forwarding documents regarding the present position on spare wheel carriers and awaiting information to decide on future equipment.
View original record Hs. at W. c. Ev. X7600 Hn17/I/7.5.31. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS X.7600 X.5600 Sg. has passed to us his copy of Hs7/MJ4.5.31. You will, we think, be interested to read the attached copies of Hn10/I/5.5.31…

Spare05-page096 Design of luggage grids and wheel carriers for the N.2 series chassis.
View original record S/W. RV. COPY+ Hn10/I/5.5.31 40/50 WHEEL CARRIERS. We are informed by Sg. that R. agrees that on N.2 series chassis we need not have a spare wheel at the back when a luggage grid is fitted. Therefore,…

Spare05-page097 Wheel carrier and luggage grid options for the back end of the 20/25 chassis.
View original record COPY. S/W. By. Hnll/I/5.5.31. BACK END OF 20/25 CHASSIS. Sg. tells us that the wheel carrier question is the same on the 20/25 chassis as on the 40/50 model, concerning which we have written you…

Spare05-page098 Requesting an urgent design for a side spare wheel carrier stay for cars with Diamond engine mounting.
View original record COPY. 87600. To Da. From Hs/Lid. c. to Ev. c. to By. Hs/Lid.6/MJ.25.6.31. X.7005. X.7606. DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING. We have not yet received a design for the side spare wheel carrier stay to the…

Spare05-page099 Methods for steadying the side wheel carrier.
View original record TO HS, FROM EV. COPY TO BY. x7600 EV2/26.6.31. X.5600 X.7600 STEADYING THE SIDE WHEEL CARRIER. We note that with the diamond engine mounting the side wheel carrier needs to be steadied either from the…

Spare05-page100 Page discussing a potential request from the Sales department regarding the 20/25 HP car.
View original record -2- believe Sales may ask us to do in the case of the 20/25 HP. car. We shall welcome your remarks on these points on Monday. EV.

Spare05-page101 Experimental fitting of a stiffener for the side spare wheel carrier support.
View original record 87600. To RHC. From Ha/Lid. Ha/Lid.2/MJ.2.7.31. r4663. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SUPPORT. W.W. suggested by 'phone yesterday that we try experimentally a form of stiffener to hold the side spare wheel…

Spare05-page102 Proposed frame triangulation to stiffen the right-hand side spare wheel carrier for the 20/25 model.
View original record BY. FROM DA. C. to SG. HS. P.2. R.H. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. Xy600 DAL/163. 7. 31. Herewith we send N.sch. 3303. shewing a layout of the proposed triangulation of the frame to stiffen the side spare…

Spare05-page103 Index of files relating to V-tubes, designs, and broken parts for the 25 HP and Phantom II models.
View original record x7600. x5600. FILES. V. tubes for 25 HP. N.S.3300 V. tubes for P.II. N.S.3303. Latest design for 25 HP. N.S.3356. Parts that have been broken on the bump. N.S.3322. Ws/Les.

Spare05-page104 Solutions for side wheel carrier unsteadiness, proposing new tests and mounting configurations.
View original record HS. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M8.9.31. x7600 Copy to - BY. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS AND DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING. x5600 We feel that the stay from the side wheel carrier to the dashboard is only an immediate…

Spare05-page105 Drawing and notes regarding a stay bracket attached to a flange and web.
View original record We believe this length to be best. STAY BRACKET ATTACHED TO FLANGE & WEB. We believe this could be tried on the 25 HP. The angle would only be about .750 but could be thick. The present stay should be…

Spare05-page106 The standardisation of the diamond mounting on the Phantom II and the resulting need for frame reinforcement.
View original record COPY. x7600. DA. Hs. Wor. ----- BY. 8/G. 25.9.31. X.7005 X.7800 PHANTOM 11. - RE STANDARDISATION OF DIAMOND MOUNTING. ----------------------------------------- Now that we have received definite…

Spare05-page107 Outlining design considerations for a spare wheel carrier and diamond engine mounting for the Sphone EV.
View original record X/600 Hs. RHC. BY/HEB. BY/RD. ------- BY/8/G.5.10.31. X.7600 X.7005 X.8600 X.8005 SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING. ------- On the Sphone EV. made the following remarks as the result of my…

Spare05-page108 Necessity of a side spare wheel carrier to prevent frame 'jellying'.
View original record Hs. BY/RD. 87600. BY.1/G.9.10.31 SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. It is clearly understood that with the diamond mounting, it is necessary to carry the spare wheels on the side in order to prevent 'jellying'…

Spare05-page109 Correspondence regarding failures of side wheel carrier stays and proposed solutions for twisting chassis frames.
View original record COPY. x7600. HS/RM. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV3/M14.10.31. X7600 X5800 C. to - SG. BY. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS WITH DIAMOND MOUNTING. We thank you for your HS/RM2/AD21031., and broken stays between the carrier and…

Spare05-page110 Unsteadiness of the side wheel carrier and the conflict between a proposed fix and future design requirements for longer bonnets.
View original record x 7600. x 7600 x 5600. To Hs. from Sg. re Side Wheel Carriers. I understand that with diamond engine mounting the side wheel carrier is not steady enough and it is proposed to have a stay to the dash.…

Spare05-page111 Requesting another set of side spare wheel bracket supports for a road test on the 20-EX model.
View original record 87600. To RHC. From Ha/Les. Ha/Les.1/MJ.19.10.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL BRACKETS. The side spare wheel bracket supports to the dash, which have just been completed on the bumper chassis, appear to hold the…

Spare05-page112 Tests conducted to eliminate flapping and pedal oscillation caused by side spare wheel carriers.
View original record x7600. To Da. from Hs/Les. " EV. c. to By. Hs/Les.S/KT.20.10.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS P.II. On the present cars the side spare wheel carriers acquire their rigidity from the rear engine feet.…

Spare05-page113 The modification and testing of spare wheel mounting brackets to prevent noise and movement.
View original record -2- the point of view of the bonnet. A stranger 75% of the times when shutting the bonnet, in care to avoid scratching the radiator, catches the bonnet on these brackets. Also such brackets prevent…

Spare05-page114 Experiments on side spare wheel carriers for the 25 HP and 40/50 models.
View original record To R. from Hs/Rm. c. Sg. c. WOr. E. c. Re. RV. X7600. X.7600. X.5600. HS/Rm.5/AD20.10.31. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. Recent experiments have shown that the tie rod support from the bottom of the frame…

Spare05-page115 Standardisation of chassis parts for spare wheel carriers on the side.
View original record RR 785 (500) (8458, 24-10-30) 6/3165. 17600. COMPLETED 26.11.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.5.31. X No. 5600 Drawing No. 7600 Part List Description of Parts. SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS ON THE…

Spare05-page116 Standardization form for chassis parts detailing new part fitment for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models.
View original record COMPLETED 20.11.21 STANDARDIZATION of CHASSIS PARTS Ref No X/4900 Date 21.8.21. NEW SCHEME ON THIS FORM. Order: To suit Customers requirements A. The number of the first chassis on which the new part…

Spare05-page117 Fitting an internal support for side spare wheel carriers to car 20-EX.
View original record R.H.C. FROM Hs/Les. Hs/Les.3/MA.3.12.31. 20-EX. P.2. Internal support for side spare wheel carriers We had previously intended to try EX.6519 and EX.6954 on the above car, but as 20-EX is our only…

Spare05-page118 Changing the scheme for internal support for side spare wheel carriers on car 20-EX.
View original record R.H.C. file FROM Hs/Les. Hs/Les.3/MA. 3.12.31. X7600. 20-EX. Internal support for side spare wheel carriers P.2. We had previously intended to try EX.6519 and EX.6954 on the above car, but as 20-EX is…

Spare05-page119 Requesting a report on schemes for steadying side wheel carriers on P.2 and 25HP models.
View original record HS. FROM DA/EV. Copy. X7600 DA/EV1/10.12.31. X7600 X5600 X7260 X5260 C. to SG. CX. BY. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. We are anxious to receive a report from you re. the schemes you have tested for steadying…

Spare05-page120 Standardisation of bonnets and side wheel carrier stays for the 25 HP and P.2 models.
View original record Copy. X7600 TO HS. FROM EV. BY. EV1/21.12.31. X7600 X5600 C(B260) X5260 COPY TO SG. SIDE WHEEL CARRIERS. We take it that with the introduction of diamond enigne mounting on both P.2. & the 25 HP. the…

Spare05-page121 Standardisation of longer bonnets for cars.
View original record -2- EV1/21.12.31.cont'd. be used. We believe that we have now removed all the technical obstacles in the way of standardising the longer bonnets on both cars if N.Sch.3399 is satisfactory. EV.

Spare05-page122 Deflection tests and proposed improvements for internal supports on side spare wheel carriers.
View original record M. from Hs/Les. (crossed out) S. to A. DA. from Hs/Les. C. to BY. DA/EV. X7600 Hs/Les.3/MA.30.12.31. X5600 X7600 INTERNAL SUPPORT FOR SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS. 25 HP. N.S.3338 effected a large…

Spare05-page123 Deflection tests on a bumper chassis, focusing on frame movement reduction and bracket design for 25HP and P.2 models.
View original record -2- on the bumper chassis we have taken deflection tests and have reduced the frame movement by 60% by using Fig.11. The external connection between the dash and the frame reduces the frame movement…

Spare05-page124 Blueprint of the test apparatus for a 25 HP side spare wheel bracket.
View original record TEST APPARATUS FOR SIDE SPARE WHEEL BRACKET 25 H.P Fig. 1. Y

Spare05-page125 Blueprint diagram illustrating a clutch pedal mechanism.
View original record CLUTCH PEDAL FIG II P 2 Y

Spare05-page126 Request for a report on the satisfactory operation of the pedals and wheel carrier on the 20-EX chassis.
View original record Mr Leslie. Please let me have a note on this. x7600 x7470. x7600. Hs. from E. c. HOT. [Strikethrough] c. By. Sft/ABM. [Strikethrough] E.5/HP.6.4.32. New features on the 89th Chassis - N.2.Series.…

Spare05-page127 The testing of side spare wheel carrier supports and their effect on cantilever pedals for a 20-25K car.
View original record K. From Hs/Les. c. to EV. c. to Wor. c. to SfY/ASM. x7600 x5600. Hs/Les.1/ML. 8. 4. 32. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SUPPORTS AND CANTI-LEVER PEDALS. P. 2. We are now able to state that the concealed…

Spare05-page128 Fitting of supports for side spare wheel carriers, from the 89th chassis in the N.2 series.
View original record To BY. From Ha/Les. 87600. Hs/Les.2/MJ.16.4.32. P.11 SUPPORT FOR SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS FROM 89 TH. CHASSIS IN N.2. SERIES. With reference to our Hs/Les.1/MA.8.4.32 we consider it necessary to fit…

Spare05-page129 Standardisation of chassis parts for a concealed support for side spare wheel carriers.
View original record RR 785 (10M) (19120, 12-10-31) WM. S/7955. x7600 Complete 24.6.32. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Concealed support for side spare 9/12 wheel carriers. Origin. For use with…

Spare05-page130 The standardization of a chassis part, including costs and approvals.
View original record STANDARDIZATION of CHASSIS PARTS The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted........... 39 in N.2. series Date when chassis will be handed to test................... Not…

Spare05-page131 Broken bolts on a Phantom II wheel carrier and a proposed increase in bolt size.
View original record LES x7600. To BY. from E. E.1/HP.7.7.32. c. Hs. Phantom II Wheel Carrier. GWH. reports from Chateauroux that the bolts fixing the wheel carrier to the frame and dashboard stiffener have broken during…

Spare05-page132 Modification to the Phantom II chassis spare wheel carrier stiffener bolts.
View original record c. Ha/Les. RHO (struck through) XY600. BY/HEB8/M.12.7.32. PHANTOM II. CHASSIS. RE SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER STIFFENER TO LeC.3021. SEC:7000. It has been found necessary to increase the size of the…

Spare05-page133 Standardisation of side spare wheel carriers with steadying stays, replacing 5/16' bolts with 3/8' bolts.
View original record RR 789 (10M) (19120, 12-10-31) R.M. 2/7558. [Handwritten Top]: X2600 COMPLETED 13.9.32. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 12.8.32. X No. 7600 Drawing No. 3021 Part List Description of Parts:…

Spare05-page134 Standardisation report for replacing the 'S.G.' Rolls valve guide with a new bearing type.
View original record STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS PART TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW BEARING. VALVE GUIDE. 'S.G.' ROLLS. REPLACING OLD VALVE GUIDE. TO SUPERSEDE EXISTING VALVE GUIDE. Explanation or reason for report. Fitted…

Spare05-page135 Vibration issues with the Phantom II spare wheel carrier and a request for a reinforcement solution.
View original record E/W. [Struck through text: from P.N.] [Struck through text: Copy to Ors.] [Struck through text: to Ha.] x7600 PH.1/ET3.6.33. Spare Wheel Carriers. "Phantom II" We are very much concerned at the amount…

Spare05-page136 Vibratory movements in the spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II and a proposed modification.
View original record X7650 D73728 [strikethrough]C.W.[/strikethrough] from P.H. Copy to [strikethrough]Mr. HS.[/strikethrough] PH.5/W22.6.33. Spare Wheel Carriers, Phantom II. I looked into this matter closely with E. and…

Spare05-page137 Experiment to improve the side spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II due to wheels dithering.
View original record To Hs. from E/JNR. c. RHC. E/JNR.2/HP.1.7.33 Side Spare Wheel Carriers - Phantom 2. With reference to PN.1/WT.3.6.33, in which it says that the wheel dithers about owing to the tubes bending. We…

Spare05-page138 Complaint of excessive oscillation in side spare wheel carriers on Phantom II cars.
View original record To By. from Hs/Les. c. to EV. x7600 Hs/Les.13/KT.11.7.33. SIDE SPARE WHEEL CARRIERS - P.II. PN. has complained of excessive oscillation of the side spare wheels on P.II cars. We have always been…

Spare05-page139 Tests measuring the deflection and oscillation of the Phantom side spare wheel carrier.
View original record 17650 To PN. from Hs/Les. c. Ex. Sg. c. E. C. Hs/Les.5/KT.11.7.33. OSCILLATION OF SIDE SPARE WHEELS - P.II. Referring to PN.5/WT22.6.33. We have carried out a few tests measuring the deflection of the…

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