Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Design of sheet metal wing stays and the arrangement of headlamps for the EAC.8 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c.c. to CJ. Hs. X7390 DA6/M2.2.26. EAC.8. WING STAYS. X.7390 X.4555 Herewith we send N.sch.2136 shewing the sheet metal wing stays for EAC.8. We have been working on these in… | ||
| Scan002 | Coachwork modifications and delays for the first EAC.8 chassis, intended for France. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to Wor. E. BY. V7390 DA/EV1/M10.2.26. RE. EAC. 8. FIRST CHASSIS. X.7390 X.7770 X.7830 As far as we are responsible for the coachwork section of this chassis, we consider that we… | ||
| Scan003 | Supply and fitting arrangements for wings, valances, running boards and stepirons for a new chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to BJS Hs. X7390 DA6/M3.9.26. EAC. 7. WINGS, VALANCES, ETC. X.7390 X.7830 Herewith we send N.sch.2251 shewing a layout of the front and rear wings, valances, running boards,… | ||
| Scan004 | Financial implications and potential withdrawal of work on front wing stays for the 40/50 HP Chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R. from BJ. BJ3/E7.9.28. Re: 40/50 HP. Chassis - Front Wing Stays. My dear R, I recently heard at Derby that they were preparing some front wing stays for 40/50 HP. Chassis and they seemed to be… | ||
| Scan005 | The proposal to standardise front wing stays for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Copy to Hs). X7390 Sg7/H/24.9.26. Re: 40/50 HP. Chassis - Front Wing Stays. Referring to recent correspondence relative to the above being introduced as standard, I attach copy of recent memo… | ||
| Scan006 | Standardization of front wing stays for the 40/50 HP chassis following a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. c. to BY. X7390 Hsl/LG25.9.26. WING STAYS FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. With reference to Sg7/M24.9.26. We have sent a standardisation sheet round for the front wing stays… | ||
| Scan007 | Design and implementation of front wing stays for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.7390 9-0 28/9/26 W/S. (crossed out) C. Wor. C. MS. BY absent. BY/CEn2/H. 27.9.26. RE 40/50 HP. FRONT WING STAYS. With reference to S27/M.24.9.26. the wing stays in question were designed by R. and… | ||
| Scan008 | Querying why the cost of a front wing stay is considered negligible and asking for the actual cost. | ||
| View original record | Y7390 MY/RB Please reply to Expl. Office To Hs. From BJ. Standardisation Sheet Front Wing stay. HS. BJ6/E28/10/26 Referring to the attached, I cannot quite under- stand why the cost of this front wing… | ||
| Scan009 | Negligible cost difference for a new Front Wing Stay. | ||
| View original record | To Hs from My/Rb. +7390 MY/Rb.25/139A/BJ.29.10.26. Re: Standardisation Sheet X.No.7390/7380 New Front Wing Stay. For reply to BJ6/E.28.10.26, returned herewith with standardisation sheet; the… | ||
| Scan010 | Instruction regarding the cost comparison of pressed steel body stays versus existing forged brackets. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Hs/RM Order No. Customer's No. 192 The cost of pressed Steel body stays is no more than forging, machining, & drilling of the existing brackets we supply to… | ||
| Scan011 | Standardisation sheet memorandum regarding the cost-effectiveness of sheet metal front wing stays over forged brackets. | ||
| View original record | X7390 To BJ. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn7/LG29.10.26. STANDARDISATION SHEET X.7390/7380. FRONT WING STAY. With reference to BJ6/E28.10.26 and the attached std. sheet. At the present time we supply forged… | ||
| Scan012 | Standardisation sheet memo comparing the cost of present brackets with new front wing stays. | ||
| View original record | X7390 To BJ. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm1/T30.10.26. STANDARDISATION SHEET X.7390/7380. FRONT WING STAY. Further to our Hs/Rm7/LG29.10.26, the actual cost of the present brackets supplied with a car is £2.3.3d.… | ||
| Scan013 | Standardisation of front wing stays, comparing costs and seeking opinions on their adoption by coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | X7390 #S To C. from BJ. Copy to Sg. Copy to Hs. Front Wing Stays. BJ23/E1/11/26 A Standardisation Sheet has been sent to me from the Works in regard to the front wing stay which has been tried for… | ||
| Scan014 | From BJ to Hs regarding the standardisation sheet for front wing stays and seeking approval. | ||
| View original record | X7390 To Hs. from BJ. Standardisation Sheet X.7390/7380. Front : Wing Stays. BJ2/E20/11/26 Referring to your Hd/LG18/11/26, please see BJ23/E1/11/26, copy of which was sent to you. Have S. officials… | ||
| Scan015 | Chasing approval from the Coachbuilding Committee for the standardisation of front wing stays for the Phantom. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X7390 Hsl/LG22.11.26. X8390 STANDARDISATION OF FRONT WING STAYS FOR PHANTOM. Referring to BJ23/E1.11.26. We presume that you will get the necessary agreement from the Coachbuilding… | ||
| Scan016 | Letter chasing the completion of a Phantom Cab De Ville body for an urgent trip to France. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF MRM CARPENTER. X7390 EV1/10.1.27. Camacha, West Wittering, Nr. Chichester, Sussex. Jan. 10th. 1927. Messrs. Hooper & Co.Ltd., 54, St. James St., Piccadilly. London SW. Dear Sirs, Re.… | ||
| Scan017 | Sending a scheme for a toolbox to be fitted in the running board of the EAC.7 first car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. and BY. from EV. +7390 EV2/21.1.27 EAC.7. TOOL BOXES. X.7830 X.7390 X.7580 X.7580 (Struck through) x7800 We shall be posting to you in a day or so a scheme for a tool box in the running board… | ||
| Scan018 | The supply and fitting of wings, valances, and lamps for car EAC.7. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from EV. c. to BY. WINGS AND VALANCES EAC.7. Messrs. Hooper and Co. inform us that as they have arranged to put EAC.7. coachwork on the special urgency list, they will be able to give delivery… | ||
| Scan019 | The completion and collection of front wings and valances for chassis EAC.7. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to BY. 47390 DA/EV2/M25.1.27. X. 8390 X. 7390 EAC.7. WINGS AND VALANCES. We wired you today :- "FRONT WINGS EAC. SEVEN AT HOOPERS COMPLETED" "PLEASE COLLECT". The object in… | ||
| Scan020 | Letter to coachbuilders Hoopers regarding the collection of front wings for chassis EAC.7. | ||
| View original record | X7390 HS9/T. 26th January, 1927. X7830 Messrs. Hoopers, Coachbuilders, Kings Road, Chelsea. Dear Sirs, We are sending our man to collect pair of front wings you have ready for EAC.7. chassis. We are… | ||
| Scan021 | The unavailability of a chassis engine layout drawing. | ||
| View original record | EV c. to Hs. X7390 Hs RECEIVED JAN 25 1927 BY/Cgh4/G.26.1.27. WINGS AND VALANCES - EAC.7. With reference to the penultimate paragraph of EV5/2.1.27. we have not got a layout of the engine in the… | ||
| Scan022 | Standardisation of front wing stays for the 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs) X7390. IHS/Hn13/EDI/17. 2. 27. FRONT WING STAYS FOR 40/50 H.P. CHASSIS. This matter again came before the Coachwork Subcommittee this morning and they were able to consider Memo. Da/Evl/M15.… | ||
| Scan023 | Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically the front wing stay. | ||
| View original record | RR 75B (10M) (DB130 12-9-24) MS 301225 OFFICIAL X7390 COMPLETED 23.2.27 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 22.9.26 Description of Parts: FRONT WING STAY Origin: Complete stay designed and made by… | ||
| Scan024 | Design and fitment issues of sheet steel wing stays for the Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | to BY from Da/EV. Hs. Y7390 EV2/28.3.27. copy to (HS) RE SHEET STEEL WING STAYS PHANTOM. We thank you for your BY16/H.25.3.27. re the above. EV will be going to London in the course of a few days and… | ||
| Scan025 | Decision to continue with the E.2. Series and arranging a meeting in London. | ||
| View original record | EV2/28.3.27. cont. In view of the difficulty, and in order not to make a change that may cause us a lot of trouble if it is not perfect, we think it is wise to go on as we are for E.2. Series, as you… | ||
| Scan026 | Compatibility issues with sheet steel wing stays and headlamps on a Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | Y7390 DA. c. to LHS. c. to Hs. c. to Sg. BY/Cgh15/G.31.3.27. re SHEET STEEL WING STAYS - PHANTOM. ------------------------------- With reference to EV2/28.3.27. our reply to the various points is as… | ||
| Scan027 | Modifications to wing stays, bonnet catches, and headlamp routing for Phantoms and other models. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - BY/Cgh15/G.31.3.27. 4/- (cont'd) rearmost wing stay further forward in the case of the R.R. wing stays, this cannot be done due to the fact that it would interfere with the position of the… | ||
| Scan028 | Conclusions on the design and fitting of Phantom wing-stays following visits to coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | to W. from EV. copy to E.E.S. F.H. (Hs) X7390 EV2/23.4.27. RE PHANTOM WING-STAYS. As a result of visiting both Messrs Barker's and Messrs Hooper's works and discussing the sample set of stays which… | ||
| Scan029 | Curvature of Phantom Wing Stays and a halt in production pending a new drawing. | ||
| View original record | re PHANTOM WING STAYS. With reference to Ev2/23.4.27. the set of wing stays supplied to Derby for 12-EX are approximately to the curvature shown on your N. Sch. 2136, as a matter of fact the… | ||
| Scan030 | Issues and specifications for Phantom wing stays. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. FROM DA/EV. OX7390 DA/EV1/M30.4.27. C. to EHG. C- HS. X7390 re. PHANTOM WING STAYS. We apologise for again writing on the subject of the Phantom wing stays. Referring to BY7/C27427., and… | ||
| Scan031 | Design and curvature of Phantom wing stays and mud wings in relation to coachbuilder specifications from Barkers. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV c. to LHS. c. to O. c. to HS. re PHANTOM WING STAYS. With reference to DA/EV1/M.30.4.27. we note that you will send us a drawing showing the correct curvature of the front mud wings as soon as… | ||
| Scan032 | The provision and fitting of step brackets and running boards for a sports chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY. HS. from DA/EV. X7390 DA/EV1/M22.12.27. X. 7390 X. 7380 RE. STEP BRACKETS & RUNNING BOARDS: We send herewith N.schs. 2529/30 shewing the step brackets which we wish you to provide on the sports… | ||
| Scan033 | Issues with a dummy Alpine Sports Chassis and arrangements for modifications. | ||
| View original record | ns. from DA/EV. 17390 c. to BY. DA/EVL/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… | ||
| Scan034 | Excessive rear wing clearance on the 14-EX car. | ||
| View original record | X7390 To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG23.5.28. 14-EX CAR. X7410 The rear wings on 14-EX have at least 1" more clearance on maximum bump than necessary. This gives the car the appearance at the rear of… | ||
| Scan035 | Requesting maximum buffer deflection data from the next 10,000 miles test for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To GWH. from Hs/Rm. X7390 Hs/Rm1/LG23. 8. 28. NEXT 10,000 MILES TEST - 20 HP. & 40/50 HP. X7410 X5410 Will you please make a point of ascertaining the max. deflection which occurs on the buffers… | ||
| Scan036 | Design and effectiveness of different wing styles on experimental cars, focusing on the mud 'lip' for cleanliness. | ||
| View original record | X7390 To DA. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG4.10.28. WINGS - N.SCH.2691. X7390 Y8390 We note that you have shewn Continental type wings on N. scg. 2691. We have had altogether four sets of such wings on… | ||
| Scan037 | Problems with mud accumulation on car wings (fenders) and proposing design improvements. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Again on 15-EX the lip was only carried half way round the front of the wing, and was narrowed down in section still further, so that it was absolutely futile as it got choked the first… | ||
| Scan038 | Blueprint comparing 'Effective' and 'Ineffective' wing designs for experimental vehicles 10.E.X. and 15.E.X. | ||
| View original record | EFFECTIVE WING A B C 10.E.X. LIP FINISHED HERE INEFFECTIVE WING A B C 15.E.X. SECTIONS OF LIP AT A, B, & C SHEWN ON SEPARATE SKETCHES | ||
| Scan039 | The reverse of a document showing a reception date stamp from the Derby facility. | ||
| View original record | MITED JM, 4 OCT 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan040 | Blueprint showing three different cross-sections of a front wing for the 15 EX model. | ||
| View original record | FRONT WING SECTIONS - 15 EX. 1-10-28 A FRONT POINT .400 .550 1.100 1.350 B REAR OF SIDE LAMP 18" FROM FRONT POINT 110° 1.450 1.500 .077 C REAR 5' FROM FRONT POINT 1.000 .550 1.000 1.250 | ||
| Scan041 | Blueprint detailing three cross-sections of the front wing for the 10 EX model. | ||
| View original record | FRONT WING SECTIONS. - 10 EX. SECTION A: HORIZONTAL 2° 50° A FRONT POINT Measurements: 1.675, .300, .450, 1.425, .080, .150, .350 SECTION B: 80° HORIZONTAL B REAR OF SIDE LAMP 18" FROM FRONT POINT… | ||
| Scan042 | Faint drawing with a purple 'Print Room, Derby' stamp. | ||
| View original record | LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 4 OCT 1928 DERBY. | ||
| Scan043 | The supply and finishing of wings, valances, and steps for model 18.EX. | ||
| View original record | to W. from EV. copy to W. Hs. RE WINGS & VALANCES FOR 18.EX. We send herewith N.Sch 2721, which has been sent to the coachbuilders to enable them to produce the wings. We also send to you N.Sch 2735.… | ||
| Scan044 | Wheel arch clearances for 18-EX and 'SS' cars. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. Hs. +7390 Ev2/M18.10.38. 'SS'. WHEEL ARCH CLEARANCES. 18-EX. X.615 X.7390 X.7820 We send herewith N.sch.2720 shewing the wheel arch clearances for 18-EX and all 'SS' cars… | ||
| Scan045 | Incorrect heelboard length, requesting a corrected part be sent to Hooper's. | ||
| View original record | BY. Hs. from DA/EV. X7390 DA/EV3/M20.10.28. RE. HEELBOARD - 19-EX. X. 615 X. 7390 Having now set out the wheel arches for this car on N.sch.2716 we find that the heelboard length shewn on N.sch.2714… | ||
| Scan046 | Following up on the non-receipt of schedules 2716/17 related to a heelboard. | ||
| View original record | X7390 DA. c. Hs. BY/Cgh17/G.22.10.28. re HEELBOARD - 19-EX. ------------------ With reference to DA/EV3/M20.10.28. we are unable to trace having received N. Schs. 2716/17, therefore we presume you… | ||
| Scan047 | Design and supply of Phantom wing stays, referencing issues with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. R. c. to Hs. C. 47390 DA/EV1/M23.10.28. PHANTOM WING STAYS. X. 8390 X. 7390 We left this work with Sales last Dec., and it was agreed that they would get templates of… | ||
| Scan048 | Mounting method for fixed headlamps, wing stays, and the number plate for car 18-EX. | ||
| View original record | X7390 BY. from Da. c. BJ. Hs. DA2/MU6.11.28. "SS" FRONT WING STAYS, HEADLAMPS, X7800 NUMBER PLATE, ETC. X4152 Herewith we send N. schemes 2761/2 shewing the proposed method of mounting the fixed… | ||
| Scan049 | Collecting parts from coachbuilder Hooper's and a new design scheme for valances and toolboxes on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. X7390 DA/EV2/M8.12.28. 19-EX AND 20 EX. X. 7390 X. 7580 Hooper's say that the wings and the material for the steps of these cars can be collected on Tuesday next. Will you kindly send… | ||
| Scan050 | To the Transport Department arranging the collection of two sets of wings and steps from Messrs. Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | To Transport Dept. From Hs. c. to Wor. X7390 Hs2/LG10.12.29. Will you please arrange to collect from Messrs. Hoopers - two sets of wings and steps. These are promised to be ready on Tuesday next. If… | ||
| Scan051 | Proposed friction-held cross member to address 'front jellying' in the SS frame. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA. c. to BJ. Hs. X7390 Da4/M10.1.29. 'SS' FRONT JELLYING. X.7380 X.7005 Herewith we send N.sch.2793 - a rough scheme of a suggested position for a friction held cross member in the SS.… | ||
| Scan052 | The issues and additional costs associated with fitting a body from Barkers to the Experimental Saloon 18-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S. 47390 Hsl/LG24.1.29. Hn. from Hs. bxxg EXPERIMENTAL SALOON - 18-EX. 47830. We may have been very modest in our estimate of the cost we have put up to Barkers on this job. We have only put up to… | ||
| Scan053 | The process and sequence for fitting and painting wings and valances for an 'SS' Open Car. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] X7390 To DA/EV. from Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL1/LG6.2.28. 'SS' OPEN CAR - 23-EX. [Handwritten] X7390 [Handwritten, crossed out] X7830 In reply to EV2/4. 2. 29 - referring to wings and valances. We… | ||
| Scan054 | Returning wings to the Carlton Carriage Co. for painting to ensure a correct colour match with the body. | ||
| View original record | HS/AJL. from DA/EV. 47380 DA/EV4/M19. 2.29. c. to CX/Min. OPEN TOURING BODY 23-EX. X.7390 X.7830 Thank you for HS/AJL2/LG12.2.29. and Hs/AJL1/LG 6.2.29. The reason we require the wings to be returned… | ||
| Scan055 | The design specifications for wing stays and head-lamp brackets for P.2 and 20/25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | X7390 To By. from Ev. Ev2/12.4.30. c. DA. HS. c. (For Sales) WING STAYS. X7390 X5390 The wing stays of P.2. are .128 ins. thick (SWG. 10) and have a stiffener at the base. As far as we can tell the… | ||
| Scan056 | Potential modifications to the wing stays on the 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | DA. c. DA/EV. c. Hs. c. C.C. X7390 BY1/G.14.4.30. Y7390 X5390 WING STAYS. EV2/12.4.30. There has been no previous suggestion to alter the gauge of the wing stays on the 20/25 HP. chassis. We do not… | ||
| Scan057 | Modifications to the front and rearmost wingstays for the 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X7390 To Da. from Ev. c. By. Hs. EV3/15.4.30. A.7390 X.5390. WING STAYS. 20/25 HP. You will have received our EV2/12.4.30 re the above. We thank you for your report on the wings and stays of 14-G4. We… | ||