Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Efforts to reduce vehicle weight by using lighter materials and creating new standards. | ||
| View original record | X7840 To CJ. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. Hs. R2/M29.10.25. EAC. 8. X78770 X.78840 In our new attempt with EAC. 8. we are endeavouring to reduce the weight of the front axle, the… | ||
| Scan002 | Modifications to lighten the Phantom engine, with comparisons to the Silver Ghost. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from R. c. to CJ. Hs. X7840 R3/MB.12.25. EAC.7. & 8. X.7770 X.280 X.8840 X.7840e One of these chassis will have a lightened engine. I have arranged with E. that we do not attempt to re-design… | ||
| Scan003 | Modifications to the Lighter Phantom Engine, including increasing the cylinder block height. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Hs. } FROM R & E. c. to BJ. Wor. OY. +7840 R4/M7.6.26. LIGHTER PHANTOM ENGINE. X.7770 EAC.7. & 9. X.7840 X.790 Since it may be some time before we have a new crankcase for the Phantom engine I… | ||
| Scan004 | Examination of a new front axle, highlighting design flaws and recommending improvements. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to DA. BY. X7840 R12/M10.6.26. RE. NEW FRONT AXLE FOR EAC. 8. X.7420 X.7840 X.8420 The parts of this axle were examined and I was sorry to see that we had not realised… | ||
| Scan005 | Weight specification sheet for the EAC-V11 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X7840 Hs/Rm 2.2.27. EAC-V11 - CHASSIS WEIGHT. X7770. 19 galls. petrol. 3 floorboards. cwts. qrs. lbs. Front - 17 0 14 Rear - 15 3 14 Total - 33 0 0 Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan006 | Specification sheet detailing modifications and weights for engine components like pistons and governors. | ||
| View original record | 12-EA X78240 #8 -2- RHC1/RE.9.2.27. 9.EAC.11.UNIT Ignition Governor Modified Cam D.51508 & Shaft E.75518 with sharper taper to facilitate extraction. 4.2.27. Piston Set of Maxium Pistons E.75540(4.5… | ||
| Scan007 | Stating the approximate weight of the S.S. Engine and Gear Box. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from RHC. X7840 RHC2/BE29.8.28. S.S ENGINE Approximate weight of the S.S. Engine and Gear Box(which is fitted with a temporary Eagle IX. Carburetter) less Controls, Fan, Exhaust Pipes and… | ||
| Scan008 | Tests of the 'SS' engine unit's oiling system and its weight compared to the Phantom engine. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. X7840 Hs2/LG13.9.28. 'SS' ENGINE UNIT. X7190 X7770 Tests on the oiling system have been carried out to ascertain the flow through the bearings etc.… | ||
| Scan009 | Graph of oil flows versus engine RPM for a Super-Sports engine. | ||
| View original record | V415. OIL FLOWS. (SUPER-SPORTS ENGINE). ENGINE NoSS-3. OIL PUMP TO E77663. OIL RELIEF VALVE TO E77670 H.P. SPRING F75748 INTER & L.P. SPRING E76927 OIL TEMPERATURE THROUGHOUT TESTS = 60°C DELIVERY… | ||
| Scan010 | Blank document page marked with a 'Print Room' stamp. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 13 SEP 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan011 | Graph of oil pressures versus engine RPM for a Super Sports Engine. | ||
| View original record | V416. OIL PRESSURES (SUPER SPORTS ENGINE). ENGINE No SS-3. OIL PUMP TO E 77663. OIL RELIEF VALVE TO E 77670 H.P. SPRING E 75745 INTER & L.P. SPRING E 76927 OIL TEMPERATURE = 60°C. OIL PRESSURE (LBS… | ||
| Scan012 | Received and stamped by the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | [Illegible text] ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. PRINT ROOM, 13 SEP 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan013 | Requesting clarification on the weight saved on the gearbox for the 'SS' engine unit. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. ? 47840 [illegible word crossed out] DAL/M18.9.28. 'SS' ENGINE UNIT - WEIGHT. X. 7310 [X. 8840 crossed out] With reference to Hs2/LG13.9.28., it would be of great interest to us to know… | ||
| Scan014 | Weight breakdown and specifications for the 18-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from GWH. V7840 GWH/LG23.11.28. WEIGHT OF 18-EX CHASSIS. X7840 Comprising the following :- Chassis with 4 Dunlop 20 X 5 wheels with 32 X 6 tyres, 2 spare wheels at rear 20 X 5, tyres 32 X 6, 4… | ||
| Scan015 | The initial road test and general impression of the new 'SS' chassis, comparing it to the Phantom. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c.c. to BJ. Wor. c.c. to E. DA. c.c. to BY. +7840 Hs3/LG23.11.28. 'SS' CHASSIS. X.7770 +200 X.8840 X.7840 We have run this chassis on the road and the general impression is very… | ||
| Scan016 | Comparison of chassis weights between the Standard 40/50 'V' Series and the 'SS' Chassis. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS WEIGHTS. STANDARD 40/50 'V' SERIES. Weight of chassis - long type - including: LBS. Battery. 100 Battery box. 16 Oil. 25 Water. 80 Petrol 18 galls. 135 Tyres - 4. 528 Wt. of chassis with these… | ||
| Scan017 | The weight of the 18-EX chassis and the complete car. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs/Rn. X7840 Hs/Rn2/LG14.1.29. 18-EX. X7770 The weight of 18-EX chassis with 6 wheels, petrol etc. no valances, wings or tools was :- 1 ton, 13 cwts, 2 qrs. The weight of the complete car… | ||
| Scan018 | Weight of accessories, tools, and bodies for experimental cars 18-EX and 22-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Cx/Hn. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn2/LG30.1.29. 47840 EXPERIMENTAL CAR 18-EX. 47830 43594 With reference to Cx/Hn25/ED1/29.1.29. We think that you can allow 77 lbs. for the accessories and tools on… | ||
| Scan019 | Request for front axle, rear axle, and chassis weights for the 'SS' ('J2' Series) for springing purposes. | ||
| View original record | HS. 47840 BY5/M.9.4.29. "SS" ("J2" SERIES). Kindly supply as soon as possible the following information.- Front Axle Weights (Unsprung). Rear " ( " ). Chassis Weight. We require this in connection… | ||
| Scan020 | Car performance, focusing on weight reduction and comparisons between the 20 HP, Phantom, and Chrysler models. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c. to SG. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. PN. c. to EP. 47840 Hsl/LG13.4.29. x4012 CAR PERFORMANCE. x4538 We are quite in agreement, that if we could reduce the weights to the proportions… | ||
| Scan021 | Comparative table of car data including capacity, weight, gear ratio, and fuel consumption for various models. | ||
| View original record | CAR DATA. CAR. | Cubic capacity. | Average weight. | Gear Ratio. | Revs. per mile. | Litres/mile per ton. Phantom. | 7600 c.c. | 50 cwts. | 3.72 | 2300 | 3500 S.S. | 7600 c.c. | 47.5 cwts. | 3.73 |… | ||
| Scan022 | Required weights with some other additions, in reply to a previous communication. | ||
| View original record | X 7840 To BY. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rml/LG15.4.29. With reference to BY5/M9.4.29. Herewith are the weights required together with one or two other additions. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan023 | List of weights in pounds for S.S. chassis components. | ||
| View original record | S.S. WEIGHTS. WEIGHT - LBS. Weight of complete chassis 6 wheels and tyres, battery tools, petrol, oil, step irons. 3808 Wt. of front axle complete less wheels, hubs, brake gear, torque control arms,… | ||
| Scan024 | Request for chassis and unsprung weight information to estimate road spring poundages. | ||
| View original record | Hs. x7840 BY/Cghll/G.16.4.29. S.S. CHASSIS WEIGHTS. ------------------- With reference to Hs/Rml/LG.15.4.29. to enable us to estimate the road spring poundages correctly we require to have the… | ||
| Scan025 | Chassis weight of a 19-EX model with and without Lucas P.100 headlamps. | ||
| View original record | To BY/CGH. from Hs/Rn. X7840 Hs/Rnl/LG23.4.29. 'SS' CHASSIS WEIGHT. X7840 With reference to BY/CGH11/G16.4.29. In answer to question 1. We have not had an opportunity of weighing an SS. chassis with… | ||
| Scan026 | Listing springs successfully fitted to experimental cars with their corresponding weights. | ||
| View original record | x7840 To BY/SS. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rnl/LG3. 6. 29. x7410 The following are springs which we have fitted successfully to experimental cars :- Complete Springs car wt. fitted. 18-EX 44 cwts. 2 qrs. Front… | ||
| Scan027 | Summary of dynamometer performance, weight distribution, and consumption data for S.S. and Phantom models. | ||
| View original record | To EP from Hs/Gy. XY840. Hs/Gyl/MJ.9.7.29 RE. S.S. XY441 XY840. The information you require as taken from our files is as follows :- (1) Dynamometer performance. Cut-Out Closed. Std.Phantom. AV.S.S.… | ||
| Scan028 | Placement of spare wheels at the rear of a car for H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and its impact on vehicle dynamics. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. X7840 DA/EV4/M26.11.29. 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… | ||
| Scan029 | Table of chassis weights for the Phantom II and 20/25 models. | ||
| View original record | x7840. P.II & 20/25. CHASSIS WT. ------------ x7840. x4538. FRONT. REAR. L.H. P.II 2031. 1936 20/25. 1407. 1309. wts. include petrol, water, battery, bonnet but no spares. | ||
| Scan030 | Table detailing weight over front and rear axles, shock damper loadings, and total car weight for specific vehicle references. | ||
| View original record | Ref. | Wt. over front Axle. | Shock Damper Loadings. | Wt. over rear axle. | Shock. damper loading | Total car weight. 17.G.IV. | 14 cwt 3 qrs. 21 lbs. | L.P 60. H.P. 70. | 18 cwt 0 qrs. 21 lbs. |… | ||
| Scan031 | Disadvantages of carrying two spare wheels at the rear of cars, particularly concerning increased length and parking issues. | ||
| View original record | X7840 To Da/Ev. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rnl/AD28.11.29. WEIGHT AT BACK OF CARS. X7810 X7840 With reference to your Da/EV4/M26.11.29. The one serious objection which we had in mind when we refrained from being… | ||
| Scan032 | Placement of spare wheels on the Phantom II and its impact on vehicle handling and ride quality. | ||
| View original record | HS. LHS. DA/EV. } FROM R. X7840 RL/M3.12.29. X.7810. X.7840. Copy to SG. WOR. Copy to BY. C. PHANTOM 2. - SPARE WHEELS, AND RIDING. I think that in future we ought never to fit 2 wheels at the back,… | ||
| Scan033 | Tests concerning the effects of carrying two spare wheels on the Phantom II's steering, skidding, and riding comfort. | ||
| View original record | To R. From He/Rn. c.c. to SS. MOR. c.c. to Da. BY. c.c. to W. Hs/Rn.1/AJ.2.1.30. PHANTOM 11 SPARE WHEELS. AND RIDING. With reference to Rl/MS/12/29. We have carried out tests carrying two spare wheels… | ||
| Scan034 | Summary of the effects of carrying two spare wheels on riding comfort and appearance. | ||
| View original record | -2- back seat only. At high speeds with average load the riding is also advantageously affected, the most noticeable feature being the absence of pitching. SUMMARY. The disadvantages of two spare… | ||
| Scan035 | Car test report, the Prince of Wales' car, and related steering issues. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rn. +7840 C7/C10.1.30. X.7810 X.7840 X.4521 I was very interested to read your report upon your test of the car with two wheels and tyres carried beyond the rear cross tube. I enclose copy of… | ||
| Scan036 | Modifications to the Prince of Wales' car, concerning the addition of two rear wheels and the impact on steering. | ||
| View original record | Da/Ev. C.6/C10.1.30. Re. Prince Wales' Car. Da/Ev2/9.1.30. The Prince of Wales' car will not be used again until he returns in April, so that there is plenty of time. As regards the last part of your… | ||
| Scan037 | Proposal to increase luggage box size by moving the spare wheel and the resulting effects on weight distribution and steering. | ||
| View original record | x7840 To C. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/MJ.13.1.30. x7810 x7840 Y4521 With reference to C7/C10.1.30. You will note from AP1/H13.1.30., that the proposal is now to increase the size of the luggage box so that… | ||
| Scan038 | Comparing the unsprung weight and handling characteristics of the PI and PII rear axles. | ||
| View original record | Pim X7840 Unsprung Weight: (Rear Axle) what surprises me is that we reckoned 680 lbs for unsprung wt. of P I. So P II apparently has 58 lbs more unsprung wt. than P I. yet it appears to hold the road… | ||
| Scan039 | Error in wheel and tyre weight figures and the intention to reduce road spring weight. | ||
| View original record | OY. From Hs/Rm. x7840. Hs/Rm.8/MJ.4.6.30. We think that there has been some error in the wheel and tyre weight which you have been given because the weight figure for our 20" wheel and tyre comes out… | ||
| Scan040 | Calculation of the unsprung weight for a Phantom II rear axle. | ||
| View original record | Run from Dy. PHANTOM 11 REAR AXLE UNSPRUNG WEIGHT. Axle as weighed with old wheels (no oil).......... 579 lbs. Less old wheels................................... 155 lbs. Weight of axle without… | ||
| Scan041 | Weight specification for an E.A.C. SS Engine & Gearbox unit. | ||
| View original record | X7840. E.A.C. SS. ENGINE & GEARBOX WEIGHT OF COMPLETE ENGINE UNIT & GEARBOX (TEMPORARILY FITTED WITH EAGLE IX CARBURETTER), & LESS THE FOLLOWING UNITS:- CONTROLS FAN EXHAUST PIPE = 926 LBS: | ||
| Scan042 | Urgent request for the separated weights of a chassis and a Park Ward Limousine body, with handwritten calculations. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top] V7810 A-J-L We ought to weigh Chassis before mounting the body [Typed top left] Cx2/KW3.9.30. S/W. Hs. [Typed main body] URGENT. re- Left-hand drive car for America -Park Ward… | ||
| Scan043 | Weight specifications for a 25-EX L.H. Phantom II Park Ward enclosed limousine body. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. From Hs/AJL. Y840. Hs/AJL.1/MJ.11.9.30. 25-EX. L.H. P.11 - PARK WARD ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE BODY. In reply to Cx2/KW3.9.30., the weight of the complete car is 47 cwt. 2 qrs. 14 lbs. The chassis… | ||
| Scan044 | Unexpectedly heavy weight of the body on the 26-EX Continental Saloon. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx/Hn. From Hs/Rn. X7840 Hs/Ra.1/MJ.17.10.30. X7120. 26-EX. CONTINENTAL SALOON. With reference to your note Cx/Hn24/EDL/14.10.30. As far as we can estimate the body on this car weighed 11½ cwt.… | ||
| Scan045 | Internal request for spring poundages and body weights for a Phantom II, 25-EX, with handwritten figures provided. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Pm. x7840 BY/HEB14/M.17.11.30. L.H. PHANTOM II. 25-EX. Will you kindly inform us the poundages of the Front and Rear Springs found suitable for this Car, together with the Body Weight and Front and… | ||
| Scan046 | Body weight and spring loads for a Phantom II, chassis 25-EX. | ||
| View original record | X7840 BY/HEB. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.2/MJ.18.11.30. L.H. PHANTOM 11. 25-EX. Replying to BY/HEB14/M.17.11.30. Herewith is the information which you require - Body Wt. Spring Lbs. Front 2422 lbs. 1100 lbs.… | ||
| Scan047 | Car weight discrepancies, attributing them to accessories and defending the company's approach to customer-specified bodies. | ||
| View original record | Sg6/C6/2/31. X9840 X) 840 X4538 To EA/EV.....from Sg. c. to Nor. Gr ->Hs. --------------------- Re CAR WEIGHTS. EA/EV2.2.31. ----- It seems to me we are making a lot of unnecessary fuss over the small… | ||
| Scan048 | Discrepancies in the weight of various car bodies and accessories. | ||
| View original record | Da/EV. -2- Sg6/C6/2/31. weighing 11 cwt. and they now weigh 9 - 9 1/2 cwt. The Maythorne standardised bodies that are coming through are weighing about 9 1/2 cwt. Park Ward coachwork for some time has… | ||
| Scan049 | The weight and size of 6-seater full-size Pullman limousine bodies. | ||
| View original record | Da/Ev. -3- Sg6/06/2/31 All these bodies are of the 6-seater full-size Pullman limousine type. 14-0-4. We note that this weighs only 8 cwt. 3 qrs. 5 lbs, and we are surprised that it weighed as much as… | ||
| Scan050 | Reliability of car weight data, the impact of coachbuilder fittings, and a call for more accurate weighing of experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | SG. FROM DA/EV. X7840 DA/EV1/17.2.31. C. to WOR. HS. C. CAR WEIGHTS. SG6/C.6.2.31. X.7840. X.4538. X.226. It appears that our information regarding the weights of experimental cars is not wholly… | ||
| Scan051 | Barker's accessories, their quality, and a request to collect weight data for various cars. | ||
| View original record | (2) Messrs Barker's have a large engineering dept. created originally to produce dipping lamps for Morris Oxford cars (which contract Lucas' now have). They are anxious to keep it occupied and so… | ||
| Scan052 | Confidential memo discussing car body weights, exceeding limits, and coachwork inspection. | ||
| View original record | SG. FROM DA/EV. N840 CONFIDENTIAL DA/EV2.3.31. C. to - C. WOR. re. CAR WEIGHTS. A.7840. C. to - HS. X.4538. From EP8/T14131., it appears that the continental touring cars have exceeded the weight… | ||
| Scan053 | Specification sheet detailing chassis, body, and total weights for various car models. | ||
| View original record | 40/50. CAR. | BODY. | CHASSIS AND ALL ON. cwt. qrs. lbs. | BODY WEIGHT. cwt. qrs. lbs. | TOTAL WEIGHT. cwt. qrs. lbs. | REMARKS? EXPERIMENTAL. 18-EX. | barker sports saloon. | 37. 2. 11. Long chassis.… | ||
| Scan054 | Front and rear chassis weights for the L.H. Phantom II and 20/25-HP models. | ||
| View original record | Copy. x7840 Hs/Rm. Mx/FE1/BH25.3.31. x4538. x7840. re L.H. Phantom II & 20/25-HP Chassis Weights. As requested the above weights are as follows:- Front Rear L.H. Phantom II 2055 lbs. 1960 lbs. 24 24… | ||
| Scan055 | Weight increase of the 40/50 chassis due to production modifications. | ||
| View original record | x7840. To EP. from Hs/F.D. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Mtn. Hs/FD.1/KT.12.1.33. RE. WEIGHT OF 40/50 CHASSIS. In reply to your memo of 6.1.33. we have checked over the modifications to production… | ||
| Scan056 | Table comparing the weight of parts between N.2 and O series productions, showing the total chassis weight increase. | ||
| View original record | 12.1.33. Description of Part. Old Production N.2. series. Present. Production O.Series. Chassis. Increase in weight. lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. lbs. ozs. Synchromesh Gearbox. 172 12 201 0 28 4 6" longer… | ||
| Scan057 | Weight of the 40/50 chassis and accounting for weight differences between models. | ||
| View original record | 87840. Hs/F.Dodd. EP/Thn6/H13.1.33. re. WEIGHT OF 40/50 CHASSIS. We thank you for your memo, Hs/FD.1/KT.12.1.33. showing approximately how the increase of 130 lbs. is made up. We would point out,… | ||
| Scan058 | Steady weight increase of the 40/50 HP chassis across various series. | ||
| View original record | 87840 To Hs. from Sg. re Weight of 40/50 HP Chassis. Copy to Wom. EV. Car I presume you realise the steady increase in weight of the 40/50 chassis. I gather that there is an increase of nearly 2 cwt.… | ||
| Scan059 | Weight of the 40/50 HP chassis, attaching a list of parts showing an increase in weight on the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | 87840 To Sg. From Hs. c. to Cx. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs.2/WJ.19.1.33. Re. Weight of 40/50 HP. Chassis. Replying to Sg.13/M18.1.33. We attach herewith list of parts showing increase in weight on… | ||
| Scan060 | Comparison table of part weights between N.2 and O.Series production, detailing chassis weight increase. | ||
| View original record | 12.1.33. Description of Part. Old Production N.2 series. lbs. ozs. Present Production O.Series. lbs. ozs. Chassis Increase in weight. lbs. ozs. Synchromesh Gearbox. 172 12 201 0 28 4 6" longer bonnet… | ||
| Scan061 | Weight discrepancy on the 40/50 HP Chassis between different series. | ||
| View original record | 87840. To Hs. from Sg. re Weight of 40/50 HP Chassis. Copy to Cm. Wer. Div. Thanks for Hs.2/MJ.19.1.33, and for your schedule. On looking at this I see that you only go back to "N.2" Series whereas… | ||
| Scan062 | Weight increases for the 40/50 chassis due to various modifications and series changes. | ||
| View original record | Y7840 Sg. from Hs/F.Dodd. c. to Cx. c. to By. Hs/FD.14/KT.22.1.33. Re. WEIGHT OF 40/50 CHASSIS. In reply to your memo of 20.1.33. we quote EP's chassis weights and series, and shew where we base our… | ||
| Scan063 | Weight modifications for the O.series, calculating the net change and explaining a discrepancy. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FD.14/KT. 24.1.33. Modification to O.series. Lbs. Ozs. Balanced crankshaft 13 8 Lake & Elliott brake drums. 28 8 ------- 42 0 Total increase accounted for 135 lbs. 8 ozs. --------------- On the… | ||
| Scan064 | Query about the weight increase of the Ph.II chassis and a request for the average weights of each series. | ||
| View original record | EP/Thn. X7840 Hs/KT.13/KW.7.5.34. We understand that the Ph.II chassis weight has increased by 2½ cwts. since it was first introduced. In order to help us account for this increase we should be… | ||
| Scan065 | Revision of 20/25 and Phantom chassis weights and potential lightening measures. | ||
| View original record | 47840 To HS. From Ha/Rm. C.C. RUT. Ev. OL. Ex. HPT. HWV. Du. RV. HRL. BV. Ha/Rm.6/KM.10.8.34. 20. Weights. With reference to Cg18/TS.H.34. and Rg15/W.T.H.34, we are revising the 20/25 and Phantom… | ||
| Scan066 | Potential weight reduction strategies for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 7840 To Sg. To Mr. H's. To Mr. R. To Mr. D. To Mr. Ry. Dx. P. to LV. Hs/Gry.10/KM.S.7.34. Re Weights - 40/50. We have been looking into how we can reduce the weight of the 40/50 chassis. We are just… | ||
| Scan067 | Weight of the Phantom chassis and the potential use of the lighter Vulture gearbox. | ||
| View original record | x7840 To Hs. from Sg. Re Weights - 40/50. Sg7/E9.7.34 Copy to Wor. E.Cx. Ev. Dv. Hdv. Ex. F.v. I am in receipt of Hs/Gry.10/KW.5.7.34. I rather agree that, in view of the Spectre chassis, it is hardly… | ||
| Scan068 | Comparison of chassis weights for Spectre, Phantom, and 20/25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | Ho/Rm COPY x7840 9.8.34. COMPARATIVE CHASSIS WEIGHTS Spectre - Wheelbase 11' 10" 1 ton 10 cwts. 1 qr. 0 lbs. or 3388 lbs. Reduction in weight as compared with Long type Phantom. - 445 lbs. Reduction… | ||
| Scan069 | Comparative table of chassis weights for various car models. | ||
| View original record | x7840 9.8.34. COMPARATIVE CHASSIS WEIGHTS Spectre - Wheelbase 11' 10" 1 ton 10 cwts. 1 qr. 0 lbs. or 3388 lbs. Reduction in weight as compared with Long type Phantom. 445 lbs. Reduction in weight as… | ||
| Scan070 | Table comparing principal chassis dimensions across various car models. | ||
| View original record | PRINCIPAL CHASSIS DIMENSIONS. Dimension. 40/50 Long. 20/25. Bentley. Vulture. J.3. Spectre. Wraith. Long type Wraith. Daimler 25 HP.… | ||
| Scan071 | Requesting the weights of components for the Ph.II, 20/25 HP, and Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | x7840 To Mr. Scott (Erecting Shop). Hs/Bwg.18/KW. 3.10.34. We are anxious to know the weights of the different components on Ph.II, 20/25 HP. and Bentley chassis. Can you please help us by having the… | ||
| Scan072 | Requesting that all non-standard components be weighed before fitting to the chassis to monitor and reduce weight. | ||
| View original record | x7520 To RHC, Hs/Bwg.11/KW. 29.10.34; Chassis Component Weights. We are endeavouring to keep check of the above and to reduce weight where possible. Will you therefore please arrange for all… | ||
| Scan073 | Cover note regarding weights obtained from the first two 'Spectre' cars built. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. x758 Ha/Rm.18/KW.29.4.35. Herewith some Spectre weights obtained from the first two cars which have been built. Ha/Rm. | ||
| Scan074 | Complete weight analysis of Spectre cars against a standard Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. Hs/FD.19/KW.29.4.35. We give below a complete weight analysis of Spectre cars against a standard Phantom II :- TABLE: Column Headers: 1-S-1 cwts. qrs. lbs. | 2-S-1 cwts.… | ||
| Scan075 | Complete weight analysis of Spectre cars compared against a revised Phantom II long type chassis. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to EV. x758 Hs/FD.5/KW.13.5.35. We give below a complete weight analysis of Spectre cars (using No.3 Spectre chassis) against a revised Ph.II list (long type chassis). |… | ||
| Scan076 | Comparing the weights of a Hooper Limousine body shell and a Cadillac body shell. | ||
| View original record | COPY. x758 S/W - Hs/Rm. c. to Sg. c. to E. c. to Cx. LE21/C/23.5.35. Re Weight of Cadillac and Phantom Body Shells. Arising out of your Hs/Rm.12/KW.13.5.35, up to the moment I have only been able to… | ||
| Scan077 | Inability to obtain the weight of a Phantom II Continental touring body shell. | ||
| View original record | Rm [strikethrough]Jt[/strikethrough] Copy to HS/Rm. X758 LE2/C/19.6.35. Re Weights of Phantom 11. Bodies. With reference to your Ox1/KW16.5.35., and the attached papers which I return herewith. We… | ||
| Scan078 | Weight comparison of Cadillac, Phantom II, and Phantom III frames. | ||
| View original record | x758 10.1.36. Weight of Cadillac Frame 563 lbs. Weight of Ph.II Frame (12' 6" wheelbase) 315 lbs. Weight of Ph.III " (11'10" wheelbase) 368 lbs. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan079 | Front end weight comparison memo for Bentley, Wraith, and Packard suspensions. | ||
| View original record | To E. from Hs/Les. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Ds. X758 Hs/Les.18/KW.24.4.36. Herewith a front end weight comparison of the suspensions of the Bentley, 20/25 HP., Ph.II, Ph.III Wraith and Packard, with… | ||
| Scan080 | Comparison table of weights for front-end chassis components across various car models. | ||
| View original record | CHASSIS FRONT END WEIGHTS. X718 BENTLEY 25 HP. & Ph.II. PARTS, BENTLEY 25 HP. lbs., Ph.II. lbs. Front axle with control (no brakes), 49.5, 60.3 2 road springs, 38.2, 56.4 2 shock dampers, 22.75, 23.0… | ||
| Scan081 | Comparison of chassis and body weights for Phantom II & Phantom III cars. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON OF CHASSIS WEIGHTS AND BODY WEIGHTS OF PHANTOM II & PHANTOM III CARS. CHASSIS NO. | COACHBUILDER AND TYPE OF BODY. | CHASSIS WEIGHT CWT.LBS. | WEIGHT OF BODY AND STANDARD ACCESSORIES. CWT.… | ||
| Scan082 | Table comparing the weights of various engine units and components in pounds (lbs). | ||
| View original record | X758 ENGINE UNIT WEIGHTS. LBS. CHINA. PEREGRINE. J.III. 40/50 Engine. 565 417 480 871 - PII Gearbox. 115 110 115 201+ TOTAL. 680 527 595 1072 * Clutch pit included 40/50 Crank 100 lbs. Spectre Crank… | ||