Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Drawings and modifications for a hollow dashboard on the EAC.8 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to CJ+ Hs. X7500 DA6/M22.10.25. EAC. 8. DASHBOARD. X. 7500 X. 7430 We send herewith N.sch.2069 (two sheets) shewing the hollow dashboard for the above chassis. It is set out for 'B'… | ||
| Scan002 | Reasons for introducing a stepped dashboard and its impact on the steering column, scuttle, and bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. & BJ. from R. X7500 c. to LHS. BY. c. to Hs. DA/EV. R2/M11.11.25. BODY MATTERS - EAC. 8. X.7830 STEPPED DASH ETC. X.7500 X.7430 Regarding the stepped dashboard our reason for introducing it is… | ||
| Scan003 | Report discussing car body design, focusing on seating arrangements, passenger comfort, and tyre selection. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- the waste room in body length, but it was particularly noticeable on Mr. Arthur Gibb's car, where the back of the front seats came straight up and down, and has a/cupboard for the side… | ||
| Scan004 | Personal opinion on tyre types and pressures for the 20 HP and Phantom models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Personally I am using balloons on the 20 HP. and ordinary tyres at 40 lbs. pressure on the Phantom, and, going as fast as the roads will allow, any harder tyres feel like solids to me. R. | ||
| Scan005 | Instructing the cancellation of all designs for the 'stepped' type of dashboard following a wire from Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | X7500 BY/HEB. Hs. O. RHC. BY3/H. 17.11.25. STEPPED DASHBOARD. ---------------- We have received a wire from Da. informing us that Mr.Royce has definitely decided to cancel all designs of the "stepped"… | ||
| Scan006 | Modifications required to adapt the dashboard for 'C' and 'D' type steering. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c.c. to CJ. Hs. X7500 DA3/M8.1.26. EAC. 8. DASHBOARD - 'C' & 'D' TYPE. X.7500 X.7430 We send herewith N.sch.2106 shewing the modifications which are required to adapt the dashboard to… | ||
| Scan007 | Redesign of a vacuum tank and its associated tap for a new dashboard. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from DA. c. CJ. Hs. +7500 DA5/M8.1.26. EAC. 8. VACUUM TANK. X.4400 X.7510 X.7500 We send herewith N.sch.2108 shewing the vacuum tank suitable for the new dashboard. It will be noticed that it… | ||
| Scan008 | Replacing the previous stepped dashboard with a new cast version for 'B' steering models. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Hs. +7500 DA2/M8.1.26. EAC.8. DASHBOARD - 'B' STEERING. X.7340 X.7500 You will remember that we cancelled the previous stepped dashboards which involved shortening the… | ||
| Scan009 | Alterations to the dashboard to allow for the column to move to suit a large worm box. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Hs. 47500 Da4/M22.1.26. EAC. 8. DASHBOARD. X.7430 X.7500 Herewith we send N.sch.2128 shewing the minimum of alteration which we think will be required to allow for the column… | ||
| Scan010 | Purchase of an Open Touring body from Barkers and an inquiry into the design progress for a Covered car. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Copy to Hs) Y7500 C11/C29.1.26. Re E.A.C.VIII - Straight Dash. By14/H4.1.26. ----- We believe that a chassis is now being prepared for an Open Touring body which we are purchasing from Barkers… | ||
| Scan011 | Fitting of an open touring body to an EAC.VIII chassis and the design of a covered car. | ||
| View original record | X.7500 BY9/H. 4.2.26. c. Da. c. Hs. E.A.C.VIII.STRAIGHT DASH. Referring to Cll/C.29.1.26. Hs. will make the necessary arrangements for the fitting of the open touring body to the short type EAC.VIII… | ||
| Scan012 | Potential strains from increased dashboard rigidity and a proposal for testing by removing a fixing bolt. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA. c. to BY. X.7500 DAL/M27.2.26. EAC. 8. DASHBOARD In view of the possibility that the increased rigidity of this dashboard may bring up some strains that have not been noticeable before… | ||
| Scan013 | Design of the EAC.7 dashboard and steering support, noting it cannot be the same as the EAC.8. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. C. to - BJ. HS. DALM.2.6.26. X7500 EAC.7.DASHBOARD AND STEERING SUPPORT. - X.7500. X7430 On looking into this question on EAC.7. we find we cannot use exactly the same cast dash as for… | ||
| Scan014 | Improvements to a stepped cast dashboard and modifications to the steering column support. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to EY. X7500 R6/M10.6.26. EAC. 8. DASHBOARD. X.7500 X.7430 The stepped cast dashboard appears to be a decided improvement, and should its extra stiffness not result in… | ||
| Scan015 | Requested modification to the steering column stay on an EAC. 8 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X7500 EAC. 8. CAST DASH. DA4/M12.6.26. X.7500 X.7430 When R. inspected the EAC. 8. chassis on Tuesday last he wished to modify the position of the steering column stay to… | ||
| Scan016 | Proposed scheme for stiffening the scuttle armature on various car models. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. cċ to BJ. Hs. EV2/15.7.26. X7500 RE. JELLYING SCUTTLES. X.7500 X.8500 X.9500 We send herewith N.sc.2233 shewing the proposed scheme of stiffening the scuttle armature at the… | ||
| Scan017 | Proposal for stiffening the front scuttle armature using an experimental cast dash for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X7500 DA3/M17.7.26. SCUTTLE ARMATURES WITH CAST DASHES. X.7380 X.7500 X.8500 X.7940 Herewith we send N.sch.2236 shewing the proposed method of stiffening the front… | ||
| Scan018 | Issues with bonnet fastenings and proposing an improved design using a cast dash. | ||
| View original record | To BJ ) from R. e. DA ) c. to WOR. BY. HS. X7500 R2/M26.11.26. X.7500. X.7260. CAST DASH, AND BONNET FASTENINGS. It is with sadness that I admit that our bonnet fastenings are not nearly first class.… | ||
| Scan019 | From BJ to Hs requesting feedback on a new cast dash and bonnet design. | ||
| View original record | X7500 To Hs. from BJ. Cast Dash and Bonnet Design. BJ29/ E29/11/26 With reference to the attached, will you please send me a note to the Hotel stating your views on the adoption of this dash as… | ||
| Scan020 | Requesting clarification on the design, cost, and implications of a new cast dash and bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from BJ. Copy to R. Copy to DA. Copy to Wor. Copy to Hs. Cast Dash and Bonnet Design. BJ28/E29/11/26 With reference to R2/M26/11/26, we are not quite clear exactly what is the effect of the… | ||
| Scan021 | The design and implications of a new stepped cast dash and bonnet. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: X7800] Wor. c. Hs. [Stamp: RECEIVED NOV 30 1926] CAST DASH & BONNET DESIGN. ----------------------- Referring to BJ28/E.29.11.26. the actual position is as follows:- 1. We have only had… | ||
| Scan022 | Standardization of a cast dash and issues with bonnet fasteners and engine impulses. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY10/H. 30.11.26. 5. There will be an increase in cost of the cast dash as against the present standard. Just how much I cannot say. 6. Since the cast dash has never been standardized, there has… | ||
| Scan023 | Increased engine vibration felt through the steering column, attributed to the rigidity of a new cast dashboard. | ||
| View original record | X7500 To BJ. from Hs. CAST DASH AND BONNET. X7260 X7500 Although the cast dashboard has run 10,000 miles in France and several thousand miles since, we have not so far issued a standardisation sheet.… | ||
| Scan024 | Design, development, and advantages of a new cast dash and bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from DA. c. to Wor. BY. Hs. X7500 DA45/M1.12.26. CAST DASH AND BONNET DESIGN. X.7260 X.7500 X.8500 With reference to BJ28/E29.11.26., there are one or two items on the list to which we think we… | ||
| Scan025 | Modifications to the Phantom bonnet, including an improved fastener and changes to reduce vibration. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. /7500 DA3/M9.12.26. BONNET - PHANTOM. X.8260 X.8500 X.7500 Herewith we send N.sch.2319 shewing certain modifications to the bonnet to improve operation, and also an… | ||
| Scan026 | Engine vibration issues with the Phantom cast dashboard and the development of a new design. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. +7500 Hs3/LG16.12.26. PHANTOM - CAST DASHBOARD. x7500 x8500 EAC-V11 car which we took to WW. on our last visit had a cast dashboard. That car did not have the same faults as regards… | ||
| Scan027 | Implementation of a cast dash for the Phantom model and its relation to other modifications like bonnet length and seating positions. | ||
| View original record | x7500 To Hs. BY. ) FROM R. c. to BJ. LHS. c. to C. Wor. DA1/M17.12.26. PHANTOM AND CAST DASH. X.8500 X.7260 X.8500 X.7430 We have explained that the proposed bonnet improvements depend on the use of a… | ||
| Scan028 | Testing, manufacturing, cost, and potential vibration issues of a cast dash for Phantom & India models. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. Hs. DA/EV4/M6.9.27. RE. CAST DASH - PHANTOM & INDIA. X.5500 X.8500 X.7500 Both these dashes have now completed 10,000 miles test in France (10-G3 and 12-EX) without mechanical failure.… | ||
| Scan029 | Issues with a dummy Alpine Sports Chassis and proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | Us. from DA/EV. Y7500 c. to BY. DA/EV1/M29.12.27. RE. DUMMY OF ALPINE SPORTS CHASSIS. X.7770 X.7380 X.7500 X.7390 We have got this dummy at Hooper's and have not found it of any real use to us because… | ||
| Scan030 | Dash not being drilled for the scuttle and dash damper. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. Copy to BY. ORIGINAL Y7500 DA/EV3/M16.2.28. Re. 16-EX. Y7500 The dash was not drilled for the scuttle and dash damper. Would you kindly see that this is catered for, and the dash… | ||
| Scan031 | Proposals for the G.2 series Phantom, specifically the adoption of a Cast Dash. | ||
| View original record | W/S. (C). c. Hs. e. Da. X.7500 9-30 2-3-to BY12/G.1.3.28. CAST DASH G.2 SERIES - PHANTOM. ------------------------------- Amongst the proposals put forward as being likely to be adopted on G.2 series,… | ||
| Scan032 | Modifications to the cast dashboard for the 12-EX model. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to hs. +7500 DA2/M3.3.28. RE. CAST DASH ON 12-EX. X.8500 X.7500 _________________________ The cast dash on 12-EX was not the sports type, but was we believe the original cast dash,… | ||
| Scan033 | To halt production of the Continental Phantom's cast dash after tests revealed it was insufficiently rigid. | ||
| View original record | +7500 To EY. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn2/LG9.3.23. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM - CAST DASH. X7430 You will see from the reports of our tests in France that the cast dash is insufficiently rigid to carry the steering… | ||
| Scan034 | Technical memorandum discussing the rigidity of the cast dashboard and proposing solutions for strengthening the steering column support. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Hs/RM. [Handwritten] 47500 Hs/Rm3/LG10.3.28. CAST DASH RIGIDITY. [Handwritten] x7430 After seeing 15-EX we make the following observations. We think that semi-isolation will look after all… | ||
| Scan035 | Continued discussion on troubleshooting dash flexing, with the steering column identified as the likely source of the trouble. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- round the dash, the advantage being that this would stiffen it where it is coupled to the radiator stay, but really the column seems at present to be the source of the trouble; if we… | ||
| Scan036 | Blueprint showing two views of a structural component, with a note to strengthen a section against torsion. | ||
| View original record | THIS SECTION WILL HAVE TO BE STRENGTHENED IN TORSION B | ||
| Scan037 | Blank document page with a Print Room stamp. | ||
| View original record | ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM 10 MAR 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan038 | Analysis of scuttle and bonnet vibration issues, arguing against total isolation in favour of semi-isolation. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to DA. BY. c. to Hm. CWB. c. to Sg. C. c. to Ps. Pt. X7500 Hs/Rm2/LGL2.3.28. SEMI ISOLATION. (4613 We are strongly opposed to total isolation. In our experience it… | ||
| Scan039 | Total versus semi-isolation methods for reducing engine vibrations. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- as when the dash and scuttle are flexibly coupled by means of a strip of rubber in compression and clearance bolts allowing a reasonable amount of damped movement. In our experience a… | ||
| Scan040 | Strategy and development of the 15-EX Sports Model. | ||
| View original record | DA. E. Hs. HY. from R. c. to WGR. B.J. C. c. to CWB. PN. SG. +7500 R1/M15.3.28. X.7770 X.2256 X.7830 X.3933 X.7500 SPORTS MODEL - 15-EX. I think it is a mistake to consider this cancelled. My views… | ||
| Scan041 | Chassis flexibility, steering column support, and aesthetic ideas for a future sports car model. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- It will be realised that my sketch shows one flexibility due to trusting to the dashboard not to bend in plan where left hand stay is distant from left hand dash stay. We ought to get the… | ||
| Scan042 | Proposed semi-isolation scheme for a vehicle's scuttle. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. +7500 DA6/M26.3.28. SEMI ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. X.4613 X.7500 With reference to the std. sheet being sent through for this, it is not definitely stated what semi-isolation scheme it is… | ||
| Scan043 | Use of a friction damper to resolve issues with scuttle and dashboard movement. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. R. +7500 DA/EV1/M27.3.28. 12-EX SCUTTLE. X.7500 X.7430 X.4613 We are not convinced from what little we know about what happened on 15-EX that the friction damper between the… | ||
| Scan044 | Review of issues with stiffness and mounting for 20HP & 40HP steering columns, scuttles, and dashboards. | ||
| View original record | DA. BY. from R. HS. c. to BJ. Wor. C. E. SG. k7500 R3/M7.4.28. X.5500 X.7260 X.7500 X.7250 X.7430 X.5430 20 HP. & 40 HP. STEERING COLUMNS, SCUTTLES AND DASHBOARDS REVIEWED. A dashboard should be able… | ||
| Scan045 | Technical memorandum providing feedback on a proposal for Phantom scuttle isolation. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. ZXXXXXXX c. to LHS. SG. BY. X7500 DA/EV2/M20.4.28. X.4613 X.7500 X.7430 RE. PHANTOM SCUTTLE ISOLATION. We note that a std. sheet for semi-isolation for Phantom is in circulation, and… | ||
| Scan046 | Experiments conducted on a bump rig with a cast dash to measure steering column movement. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/Rn. c. to BJ. WOR. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. OY. [Handwritten: X7500] Hs/Rnl/LG16.4.28. CAST DASH. [Handwritten: X8500] [Handwritten: X7430] We have been conducting experiments on the bump… | ||
| Scan047 | Technical report discussing dash and column deflection, proposing modifications for standardization on experimental models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- but this is obviously a condition exaggerated by the bumper as it did not worry us at all on 15-EX. Therefore, whilst we are interested in the cause of the deflection, it is not a serious… | ||
| Scan048 | Test results for steering column movement under various chassis conditions on a bumping rig. | ||
| View original record | COLUMN MOVEMENT TESTS. BUMPING RIG - MOVEMENT MEASURED AT COLUMN THRUST RACE. 2" CAMS. 108 R.P.M. BUMPING FRONT WHEELS. CONDITION OF CHASSIS. No front axle dampers fitted. (1) Complete dash and column… | ||
| Scan049 | Blueprint for an experimental stiffener for cast dash bumping tests, showing a triangulated support for the steering column. | ||
| View original record | EXP. STIFFENER FOR CAST DASH. BUMPING TESTS. DIAGRAMMATIC VIEW OF STEERING COLUMN TRIANGULATED SUPPORT ONLY. THREE BOLTS SPACED AS INDICATED AT A. 10 GAUGE SHEET M.S 3/4" OUTSIDE DIA. TUBE. OR NEAREST… | ||
| Scan050 | Test results and recommendations for the design of the cast dashboard and steering column support. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rp. c. to BJ. Wof. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. X7500 Ha/Rml/LG30.4.23. CAST DASH. We have now arrived at the position where the cast dash can be brought in with little delay if we can decide… | ||
| Scan051 | Summary of impressions on steering column movement and potential solutions involving stiffeners and supports. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- with the rubber engine isolation as might be anticipated. Other figures attached shew that the radiator very definitely throws a considerable strain on the dash as it can appreciably… | ||
| Scan052 | Test results for steering column movement with different rubber and solid rear engine mounting configurations. | ||
| View original record | hs/AJL1/LG30.4.28. RUBBER REAR ENGINE MOUNTING. The following results give an indication of the effect of this alteration on steering column movement. 1. All supports but that holding the column where… | ||
| Scan053 | Test report on the effect of radiator mounting configurations on vertical and horizontal measurements. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- RADIATOR. The effect of the radiator being coupled up to the top of the dashboard by the long horizontal rod is shewn below :- Vertical. Rad: on. Rad: off. Horizontal. Rad: on. Rad: off.… | ||
| Scan054 | Explanatory diagrams for dashboard supports, steering column stays and stiffeners. | ||
| View original record | DASHBOARD SUPPORTS (EXPLANATORY DIAGRAMS), VERTICAL DASH SUPPORTS, 3/4" TUBE., HORIZONTAL DASH STIFFENER, Z SECTION, STD COLUMN STAY., COLUMN MOVEMENT MEASURED HERE, COLUMN SUPPORT (NOT SPHERICAL),… | ||
| Scan055 | Very faded and almost illegible typed document with a purple receiving stamp. | ||
| View original record | [Illegible typed text] [Stamp] RECEIVED PATENT ROOM 1 MAY 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan056 | List of parts required to convert a 15-EX chassis to 29-CL, detailing modifications for a wider and higher dashboard. | ||
| View original record | X.7500 COPY. BY. BY/HEB4/M.30.5.28. PHANTOM CHASSIS 29-CL. DASH, BRACKETS, & FOOTBOARDS SEC:7130. WIDER AND HIGHER DASHBOARD. With reference to the "F" Dept. parts which are required for fitting to… | ||
| Scan057 | Justifying the use of semi-isolation for the scuttle based on experimental tests and customer feedback. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rn. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. Sg. c. to DA/EV. X7500 Hs/Rnl/LG15.6.28. SEMI ISOLATION OF SCUTTLE. X7830 X4613 With reference to Ev2/13.6.28. The reason we recommended semi… | ||
| Scan058 | Summary of experimental findings on scuttle dampers and isolation methods, recommending a standardized scheme. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- We think 14-EX was good with the scuttle damper but better with semi isolation. We agree that the continuous rubber strip must not be hard rubber. Summarising the position * we have tried… | ||
| Scan059 | The support of a steering column with a cast dash. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. 47500 DA1/M15.6.28. RE. SUPPORT OF STEERING COLUMN WITH CAST DASH. X. 7430 X. 7500 Since your Hs/Rml/LG30.4.28, we have not heard any more about the support of the column with the cast… | ||
| Scan060 | Support of the steering column with a cast dash on experimental car models 12-EX and 14-EX. | ||
| View original record | +7500 To DA. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn5/LG18.6.28. RE. SUPPORT OF STEERING COLUMN +7430 WITH CAST DASH. With reference to DA1/M15.6.28. We agree that the cast dash is quite satisfactory when the column is… | ||
| Scan061 | The support of the steering column with a cast dash. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. 47500 DA1/M21.6.28. SUPPORT OF STEERING COLUMN WITH CAST DASH. X. 7430 X. 7500 X. 4613 We thank you for your Hs/Rm5/LG18.6.28. It would appear from this that the use of 2 bolts only at… | ||
| Scan062 | Agreeing to reduce the space between the dashboard and the steering wheel by half an inch for the E. steering on model 12-EX. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to Hs. SG. X7500 DA2/M23.6.28. E. STEERING - G.2.B. SERIES. X.7430 X.7500 With reference to Hs1/LG21.6.28., DA/EV. discussed this matter with the Sales conference, and it was agreed… | ||
| Scan063 | Preference for a solid cast lug on the 20 HP model, similar to that on the 40/50 HP. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Hs/Rn. X7500 X5500 Hs/Rn4/LG6. 7.28. We notice that N.sch.2107 Cast Dash for 40/50 shews a cast lug provided at the front for bolting to the frame. On N.sch.2146 the lug is deleted and a… | ||
| Scan064 | Requesting instructions for modifications to car 12-EX in preparation for a 10,000 miles test. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs/Rm. X7500 Hs/Rml/LG18.7.28. X7430 We are awaiting instructions for 'E' steering column, higher and wider dash, and higher radiator on 12-EX. You will recollect that we have promised to… | ||
| Scan065 | Modifications for the Phantom G.2.B series scuttle isolation. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. Hs. +7500 DA/EV1/M19.7.28. PHANTOM SCUTTLE ISOLATION. G.2.B series. X.4613 X.7500 --- We send herewith N.sch.2659 showing what we would propose for the scuttle isolation for… | ||
| Scan066 | Parts awaiting design, a proposed large 6-seater chauffeur-driven body, and specific design details for the radiator and scuttle. | ||
| View original record | Hs. BY. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. 47500 R3/M28.8.28. EAC.10. X.7770 X.7830 X.7250 X.7500 Mr. Wormald brought a list of parts waiting for designs. Fortunately most of these were well in hand, but some… | ||
| Scan067 | Outlining the specifications for different types of driving seat positions and related controls. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. Wor. Hs. c. to Mr. Burton. X7500 BA/EV2/28.8.28. 'SS' X7830 X.7500 DRIVING SEAT POSITIONS. X7430 X.7311 We send herewith N.sch. 2646/8 shewing the following features for 'C',… | ||
| Scan068 | Standardisation of chassis parts by fitting the engine further forward with a cast type dashboard to improve body space. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10H) (DE 649 9-12-26) BM. 2/1187. 47500 COMPLETED 27.10.28 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 2.5.28 Description of Parts. ENGINE FITTED FURTHER FORWARD AND CAST TYPE DASHBOARD.… | ||
| Scan069 | Standardisation form detailing the requirements for fitting a new part to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS X (1) The number of the chassis on which the new part will be fitted. G.2.B. (2) Date when the chassis will be handed to test. 12.11.28 (3) Cost of scrapped material,… | ||
| Scan070 | Construction of 'SS' floorboards over the clutch pit. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X7500 DA2/M27.10.28. 'SS' FLOORBOARDS. X.7830 X.7500 Herewith we send N.sch.2750 indicating the way in which it was intended to deal with the floorboards over the clutch… | ||
| Scan071 | Suggesting a rearrangement of the 'SS' dashboard and components to maximize the height for the autovac tank. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X7500 DA2/M1.11.28. 'SS' DASHBOARD ETC. X.7500 X.7510 Herewith we send N.Sch.2755 showing how we suggest the dashboard should be arranged to obtain the max. height of the… | ||
| Scan072 | Scuttle clearance, body mounting rigidity, and a proposed dashboard modification. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs/Rn. X7500 Hs/Rn2/LG12.3.29. X7830 With reference to HO6/EBN13.2.29 (2) We agree that the top of the scuttle shewn on F.79578 is too close to the aft edge of the dash and coach-builders… | ||
| Scan073 | Scuttle armature fouling on experimental cars causing the body to boom, and a request for a future design solution. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Hs/Rn. c. to BY. X7500 Hs/Rm6/LG26.6.29. X7500 X7830 We have had trouble on experimental cars with the scuttle armature fouling the cast dash. It will be appreciated from the attached drg.… | ||
| Scan074 | Revisions to the radiator, bonnet, and dash for Sir Henry Segrave's Phantom II car. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From EV. c. to C. Hs. Ey. X7500 EV1/31.1.30. RE: REVISED RADIATOR BONNET & DASH. SIR HENRY SEGRAVE. PHANTOM II. X.7250 X.7260 X.7500 X.7770 I saw this car at the Weymann Works last night. I… | ||
| Scan075 | Note about sending a modified dashboard shape for a Continental Touring Car to the Derby factory. | ||
| View original record | -2- In the course of the next two days we will send to Derby the modified shape of dashboard. The modification is quite simple, the radiator being unchanged. EV. [Handwritten note] For Continental… | ||
| Scan076 | Internal memorandum detailing revised bonnet and dash specifications for the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | X7500 To. By. From SV. EV.1/4.2.30. c. to SG. HS. DA. X.7260 X.7830 X.7500 X.7770 REVISED BONNET & DASH. PHANTOM II. You will have seen our criticisms of the bonnet, radiator and dash fitted to Sir… | ||
| Scan077 | Revised bonnet and dash design for the Phantom model, including radiator options and comparisons between Phantom I and P.2 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X7800 TO SG. FROM EV. EV2/10.2.30. X.7250 X.7260 COPY TO C. BY. HS. RE REVISED BONNET AND DASH X.7500 PHANTOM "." X.7830 ------- We agree that the Segrave bonnet and dash were not a success. We… | ||
| Scan078 | Proposed design modifications to the radiator and bonnet, known as the Segrave Experiment, to address coachbuilder feedback. | ||
| View original record | (2) To counteract this, coachbuilders are cutting down the headroom by 1.000 ins. and so cramping the rear seats. Secondly, we have always been inferior in this respect to many other people due to the… | ||
| Scan079 | Proposed design modifications for the Phantom II bonnet, dash, and radiator. | ||
| View original record | To EV. From Sg. c. to C. Ey. Hs. +7500. Sg17/E13.2.30. X.7500 X.7260 X.7250 X.7330 X.7770 Re. Revised Bonnet and Dash Phantom II. I am in receipt of E72/10.2.30. It does not seem to have been the… | ||
| Scan080 | Improved bonnet and dashboard design for the Phantom II model. | ||
| View original record | BY. From EV. c. to Hs. c. to Sg. X7500 EV.10/JL. 27.2.30. X.7260 X.7500 X.7250 X.7830 X.7770 Re: Improved Bonnet and Dashboard - Phantom II. After seeing the bonnets, radiator and dash as shewn on… | ||
| Scan081 | Proposed modified bonnet, radiator, and dashboard for the 20/25 HP and Phantom II models. | ||
| View original record | X7500 To HS. from Ev. Evl/14.3.30. x7260 x7250 x7500 x7830 x7770 RE : PROPOSED MODIFIED BONNET RADIATOR & DASH. P.2. We thank you for your Cx/Hnl8/EDL/13.3.30 re the above. You will recollect that at… | ||
| Scan082 | Modifications and improvements to the floorboards for the Phantom II and 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X7500 EP. from Da/EV. c. C. (for sales) c. By. Hs. Da/Evl/M19.6.30. RE - FLOORBOARDS. X 7500 X.4605. Thank you for your EP1/H30.5.30. Phantom 2. We have instructed the following improvements to the… | ||
| Scan083 | Extract concerning coachbuilder complaints about dashboard alignment and a note on floorboard stiffening. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM :- X. 7500. DA/EVL/M15.7.30. BY. Hs. c. C. Wor. c. EP. JLE. X.7770. X.5770. (4) P.2. DASHBOARD. Coachbuilders still complain that our dashboard is not square with the centre axis of the… | ||
| Scan084 | Alteration to the bonnet and dash for the 'N2' series chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X7500 Sg. Wor. Hs. Cx. Whr. X.7772. X.7260. X.7500. BY/Cgh.18/W.22.7.30. Re. Alteration to Bonnet and Dash. With reference to Sg5/D.18.7.30. material which would be affected by the above… | ||
| Scan085 | Approving alterations to the bonnet, dash and instrument board, authorizing material orders to prevent delays. | ||
| View original record | S/W. COPY. X7500 To BY. From Sg. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to Cx. c. to Whr. Sg.6/D23.7.30. X.7772. X.7260. X.7500. Re. Alteration to Bonnet and Dash. I am in receipt of By/Cgh.18/W22.7.30. Everyone… | ||
| Scan086 | Urgent request to expedite supplies of hard and soft type dashboard isolation rubbers for Phantom II & 20/25HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | By/EMM c HS/Ian c JFC c Per. from Mx. RECEIVED JUL 23 1930 X7500 Mx8/T23.7.30. U. re Phantom II & 20/25HP Chassis - Dashboard Isolation Rubbers X7500 X5500 X4618. By/EM4/J10.7.30. Will you please… | ||
| Scan087 | Comparing two design schemes for a universal dashboard, preferring scheme 3193 over 1413. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA. X7800 DA2/M8.1.31. Copy to SG. Copy to HS. P. 2. UNIVERSAL DASHBOARD. We send herewith N. scheme 3193. shewing a universal dashboard for all angles of steering. For the following reasons… | ||
| Scan088 | Approval of a dashboard pattern design. | ||
| View original record | X7500 HS. DA. } FROM R. E. BY. } (At Le Canadel.) R3/M17.1.31. C. to - SG. WOR. P. 2. DASHBOARD. Naturally I think one pattern of dash excellent if a satisfactory design can be made. I do not know all… | ||
| Scan089 | Standardisation of a shallow tank radiator, wider dashboard, and bonnet overlapping the dashboard to improve the car's appearance. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 REVISED (10M) (DO 348 19-7-29) BM. 6/543. COMPLETED 11.2.31. X-7500. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. SHALLOW TANK RADIATOR, WIDER DASHBOARD AND BONNET OVERLAPPING… | ||
| Scan090 | Implementation of a new standardized chassis part, its costs, and the chassis series it applies to. | ||
| View original record | Header (reversed): STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS Stamped Box: 3812 3813 X 3814 19 DEC 1928 20 DEC 1928 21 DEC 1928 24 DEC 1928 Main Content: The number of the first chassis on which the new part… | ||
| Scan091 | Suggesting a cheaper method for making chassis floorboards using metal-faced wood called 'Plymax'. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M20.4.31. X7500 C. to SG. WOR. X.7500 C. to E. HY. RHC. X.3500 re. FLOORBOARDS. In a previous memo, we have suggested to you that we might find a cheaper way of making the… | ||
| Scan092 | The fitting of steadying stays for a side wheel carrier on a Phantom II chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. C.He/Les. 87500. BY/HEB1/M.3.9.31. PHANTOM II. CHASSIS. DASH, BRACKETS, & FOOTBOARDS SEC:7130. FOR FITTING STEADYING STAYS FOR SIDE WHEEL CARRIER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCH:1532 & "T" SCHEME 3322.… | ||