Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Enclosed report from Mr. Lockington on carriagebuilding. | ||
| View original record | X393 CJ18/T219 January 2nd. 1908 H-S. When you have studied the enclosed, will you kindly see me ? C.J. most interesting HS. Enc. report from Mr. Lockington with regard to carriagebuilding | ||
| scan0002 | Confidential memo regarding the termination of Barker's contract and the plan to take up in-house carriagebuilding. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top left: Dealy File: Handwritten across middle: Directors Stamped: ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED RECEIVED 4 DEC 1908 DERBY CONFIDENTIAL. Mr DeLooze. As on the 10th. September, 1910, Barker's… | ||
| scan0003 | Request for building running costs including lighting, heating, ground rent, and depreciation. | ||
| View original record | M de C C. 17/12/08 16 Dec 1908 Can you tell me cost of lighting } per square yd. of building heating } per annum ground rent on Blocks reserved for extension [Strikethrough]building[/Strikethrough]… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter responding to queries about building costs, including lighting, heating, ground rent and depreciation. | ||
| View original record | D48/B17128 17th Dec., 1908. Mr. Johnson. X393 I answer your queries as follows:- Question What is the cost per square yard of building per annum for lighting and heating together? Answer Approximately… | ||
| scan0005 | Cost analysis and expenditure report for Heating and Lighting at the Derby Works. | ||
| View original record | Mr De Looze 17 Dec/08. Heating & Lighting. Derby Works Capital expenditure to Oct 31/08 :- Lighting 636. 5. 5 Heating 353. 11. 4 exclusive of Boilers 177-11-0 1167 . 7 . 9 Area occupied = 1 acre; cost… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter from Hill Bros to Claude Johnson requesting information on insurance premiums and rates for buildings. | ||
| View original record | Works Please supply Hill Bros Greenhill Park Harlesden. N.W. 21st Decr 1908. Claude Johnson Esq Dear Sir, re Works. Will you kindly ask Derby to let me know rate of Insurance Premium on present… | ||
| scan0007 | Letter outlining the particulars for a manufactory to build 100 motor bodies per annum. | ||
| View original record | ack cy Milog "Hill Brow," Park Greenhill Road, Harlesden, N.W. 31 Dec., 1908. X 393 Claude Johnson Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 14 & 15 Conduit Street, W. Dear Sir, As requested, I have worked out… | ||
| scan0008 | Report cover page regarding a manufactory to build 100 motor bodies per annum. | ||
| View original record | Re MANUFACTORY To Build 100 MOTOR BODIES PER ANNUM. Handwritten notes: 24 HP 12059 .24 | 120 / 1160 | 9.08 £200 708/10000(14 2920 2832 | ||
| scan0009 | Financial summary detailing the costs for establishing a works, including building, materials, and labor, along with projected sales and profit. | ||
| View original record | SUMMARY. [Handwritten, top right, crossed out]: 2940/H218 £. s. d. Ground required - about 5,500 sq. yards. Cost of building - 3,300 sq. yards, at £3 per sq. yard (including paving, lighting and heat… | ||
| scan0010 | Breakdown of capital expenditure and working capital required. | ||
| View original record | C A P I T A L E X P E N D I T U R E. £. s. d. Buildings 10,930. 0. 0. Plant 2,266. 0. 0. Materials 3,995. 0. 0. 17,191. 0. 0. W O R K I N G C A P I T A L R E Q U I R E D. £. s. d. Wages for six months… | ||
| scan0011 | Dimensional breakdown and cost estimate for factory buildings and workshops. | ||
| View original record | B U I L D I N G S. Feet Bodymakers - 140 ft. x 40 ft. 5,600. Smiths - 50 x 30 1,500. Fitters and Platers - 100 x 40 4,000. Painters - 80 x 70 5,600. Trimmers - 60 x 40. 2,400. Joiners - 40 x 30 1,200.… | ||
| scan0012 | Summary of the value of plant equipment and materials, categorised by department and type. | ||
| View original record | SUMMARY OF PLANT. £. s. d. Bodymakers 147. 4. 0. Metal Workers 36. 0. 0. Smiths 258. 15. 6. Machinists 525. 0. 0. Painters 169. 10. 0. Trimmers 84. 0. 0. Joiners 21. 10. 0. Fitting Shop 24. 10. 0.… | ||
| scan0013 | Breakdown of estimated weekly wages for producers and non-producers. | ||
| View original record | ESTIMATED WEEKLY WAGES. PRODUCERS. £. s. d. Bodymaking - 1 Foreman and 25 men 49. 5. 5. FITTING. - 3 Men 5. 14. 7. IRONWORK. - 8 Men and 1 Boy 14. 13. 0. METAL WORK. - 5 Men 8. 10. 0. PAINTING - 1… | ||
| scan0014 | Estimated cost and sales projection for the production of 100 car bodies per annum. | ||
| View original record | ESTIMATED COST OF 100 BODIES PER ANNUM. £. s. d. Wages Paid 7,841. 12. 0. Material Used 4,642. 13. 0. Power at £8 per month 96. 0. 0. Consumable Stores for Machinery 34. 0. 0. Insurance on Buildings… | ||
| scan0015 | Quantities of different car body styles and a list of queries regarding production costs. | ||
| View original record | RECEIVED CONDUIT ST. 5 JAN. 1909 M. D. Lord A.S. 100 AS Please attach bodies for this to Laughton-Stone Estimate viz 42 Roi des Belges 34 Double Landaulet 15 Limousines 9 Standard Side Entrance… | ||
| scan0016 | Outlining business costs, expenditures, and pricing queries. | ||
| View original record | Allowing for cost of light & heat groundrent depreciation on buildings depreciation of machine & tools manager Clerks draughtsmen &c. What would be the labourers (non producers) What would the 100… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter from Thos. S. L. Lockington acknowledging the receipt of payment for a report on the Carnall Building. | ||
| View original record | Hill Brow Greenhill Park Harlesden. N.W. 6th January 1909. X393 Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd Derby. [STAMP: ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED * 7 - JAN. 1909 * DERBY] D20/B419 Dear Sirs, I beg to acknowledge the receipt… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter to Claude Johnson regarding the cost and profit calculation for car bodies and extra items. | ||
| View original record | Hill-Brow Greenhill Park Harlesden. N.W. 14th January 1909. X393 Claude Johnson Esq. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ld Derby. CJ/10/J1319 Dear Sir, I have received your letter of the 13th inst. re extra items to… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter discussing the capital requirements and potential profits for building car bodies in-house. | ||
| View original record | X 39B CJ16/T1019C.F. January 19th.1909 (Dict: 18th.) Ernest A Claremont Esq., Throstle Nest House, Old Trafford Manchester. Dear Mr. Claremont. You will remember that at the Board Meeting before last… | ||
| scan0020 | Financial report from Ernest A Claremont Esq. detailing required ground, capital, and projected costs and profits for a project. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ernest A Claremont Esq., below Barker's present prices. His report shows as follows:- (1) Ground required : Building 5500 sq. yds. = 1.1/10th. acres. Timber sheds 3300 sq. yds. = 3/5th. acre 330… | ||
| scan0021 | Strategic decision of whether to engage in carriage building or focus solely on chassis production. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ernest A Claremont Esq., My inclination is to argue that we hadbetter leave Carriagebuilding alone as the whole of our energies should be devoted to the production of the most perfect chassis in… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter to Ernest A. Claremont Esq discussing a descending scale of prices for car bodies and arrangements with various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | -4- Ernest A. Claremont Esq per body in a gradually descending scale of prices in accord- ance with the number of bodies we take off them per annum. The prices for the following year to commence at… | ||
| scan0023 | The design issues of the Monte Carlo Car's splashers and windscreen, including comparative wing dimensions of other models. | ||
| View original record | For Mr Royce's information C.J. 10/2/10 [STAMP: RECEIVED 10 FEB] 5th February 1910. R2/D5210. /1134 Re Monte Carlo Car. (Splashers). The Monte Carlo Car has splashers very much overhanging the wheels… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter discussing the unsatisfactory condition of a trials car's body and seats, with recommendations for improved rims and tyres. | ||
| View original record | R5/D6610 6th June 1910. Claude Johnson, Esq. London. Dear C.J. Trials Cars. We still have not a respectable body to put on a car for trials purposes, or we do not use it. The green one I had to-day… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter to Claude Johnson regarding the issues with studded tyres and the preference for an old, comfortable car body over a finished one. | ||
| View original record | Claude Johnson Esq. (2) 6th June 1910. Studded tyres are noisy, hard, slow and expensive, and should only be used when and where necessary. Certainly not in dry weather on a trial chassis. My old,… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter from C.S. Rolls to C.J. regarding the quality of car bodywork and suggesting an in-house body department. | ||
| View original record | HON. C. S. ROLLS, M.A., F.R.G.S., A.M.I.MECH.E. F.R.MET.Soc. TELEGRAMS: "AEROLLS, LONDON". TELEPHONE: KENSINGTON 1011. South Lodge, Rutland Gate, London. s.w. July 12th, 1910. (Deceased on the 12th)… | ||
| scan0027 | Difficulties in perfecting coachwork, contrasting the artistic nature of bodywork with the mechanical nature of chassis construction. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (50 H) (F 901. 10.6.10.) E.P. 6883 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. HS2/B14710 Issued July 14th, 10. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr. Johnson: 14.7.10. File J X393 With reference to… | ||
| scan0028 | Departmental memo discussing the company's coachwork strategy, comparing English and French suppliers, and outlining future design improvement plans. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (50 H) (F 901. 10.6.10.) E.P. 6883 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. HS2/E14710 cont. Issued July 14th.10. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. As I before said, coachwork is far more of an… | ||
| scan0029 | Coachwork design improvements, successful past models, and future body design strategy. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (50 H) (F 901. 10.6.10.) E.P. 6883 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. HS2/B14710 cont. 3. Issued........................... This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. able to show great… | ||
| scan0030 | Difficulties and potential benefits of establishing an in-house coachbuilding factory. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (50 H) (F 901. 10.6.10.) E.P. 6883 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. HS2/B14710 cont. 4. Issued This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. X (1) You cannot order other people's workmen about or… | ||
| scan0031 | Continuation page discussing the financial unviability of undertaking in-house bodywork for the company's high-class chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (50 H) (F 901. 10.6.10.) E.P. 6883 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. HS2/B14710 cont. 5. Issued This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. men. Although, as I before said, I should welcome any… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter discussing body alterations and the design and ventilation of car seat cushions. | ||
| View original record | Body work. also under Sprunging A 12th August 1910 E2/012810 RECEIVED Dear C.J., I am glad to say that Holmes are making the necessary alterations to the three bodies, which will bring them about… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter discussing vehicle shock absorber settings and a comparison of a proposed spring system against the Lanchester patent. | ||
| View original record | C.J. (2) 12th August 1910. C. If any car oscillates vertically excessively, which may be likely to bring on sea-sickness, the shock absorbers should be tightened somewhat. It is a great pity that for… | ||
| scan0034 | Departmental memo outlining actions and communications regarding car cushions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (20 H) (F 863. 4.3.10). E.P. 6193. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued [STAMP] RECEIVED 15 AUG 1910 This column is for Name of Person addressed. Miss Deas DATE. 15.8.10 Send Copy of A + B to Lord H.S.… | ||
| scan0035 | List of suggestions for coachbuilders regarding vehicle design and fittings. | ||
| View original record | August 24th, 10. SUGGESTIONS TO COACHBUILDERS. We should recommend the following points:- 1. Front side doors should be low. 2. Fibre or Cork Lino mats to front floor-boards. 3. When D steering… | ||
| scan0036 | Advice regarding removable side doors to combat excess engine heat in warm weather. | ||
| View original record | C.J. 8/9/10 R16/D8910 With reference to the attached draft letter, we have found this result to be the case in other cars besides our own. Our own is also a car with a powerful engine which will,… | ||
| scan0037 | Use of aluminium for metal roofs on car bodies. | ||
| View original record | X 393 C.J. 1/10/10 Re Metal Roofs for bodies. R1/D11010. I think this requires experiment to ascertain what is best. Aluminium is not a noisy metal like sheet metal. It should be quieter than wood,… | ||
| scan0038 | Typed memo discussing Brake Horse Power (B.HP) measurements and the 1913 car. | ||
| View original record | C.J. (2) 1st October 1910 not find any material advantage. Our B.H.P. was not accurately measured, otherwise I feel certain it would have been found to be very good. More on this subject when we meet… | ||
| scan0039 | Difficulties of fixing car bodies, referencing Daimler's methods and the unreliability of rubber. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100H) (P 541. 7.10.10) E.P. 7645. 9th November 1910 Fixing of Bodies. Lord Herbert Scott.9/11/10 X393 RO/D91110. With reference to the attached memo OD/H21110, I think Mr. Oldham points our… | ||
| scan0040 | Construction of an aluminium and felt roof, comparing the properties of aluminium to wood. | ||
| View original record | C.J. X393 29th November 1910 29/11/10 R6/D291110 With reference to the question of an aluminium and soft felt roof, I should think it would have to be made with a wood frame panelled with aluminium,… | ||
| scan0041 | Note about using aluminium and felt as a liner for a wood roof to counteract moisture absorption. | ||
| View original record | 29th November 1910 C.J. 29/11/10 could not strike together: - or the aluminium and felt might be used as a liner inside a wood roof. Damping the tendency for the wood to inhale. | ||
| scan0042 | Unsuitability of the current chassis for long bodies and the need for a special bus chassis. | ||
| View original record | C.J. X393 6th December 1910 6/12/10 R3/D61210. With reference to the attached memo N16/B161110, our chassis is not intended for such long bodies. We think we ought to have a special bus chassis when… | ||
| scan0043 | Typed internal memo agreeing to the suggestion of using a draughtsman for body drawings at Derby. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100H) P 723. 23.II.10) E.P. 7957. X 393 C.J. 28/12/10 R9/D281210. With reference to your suggestion that we should have a draughtsman to set out the drawings for each body, I am quite in… | ||
| scan0044 | The supervision of draughtsmen for bodywork. | ||
| View original record | 5th January 1911. Re Draughtsman for bodywork. C.J. 5/1/11 X393 RG/D5111. With reference to your memorandum CJ28/CS01210, it is perhaps very inconvenient to have the work done at Derby, - I do not… | ||
| scan0045 | Abandonment of the angular torque rod and its impact on coachwork, engine, and frame design. | ||
| View original record | 18th Jan 1911 Re Coachwork. C.J. 18/1/11 [Handwritten note top left] Design of new back axle. July 1910. [Handwritten note left margin] X393 [Handwritten note bottom left] Just introduced R14/D18111… | ||
| scan0046 | Improvements to the chassis frame and spring design. | ||
| View original record | 18th January 1911 C.J. (2) 18/1/11 this to be somewhat improved, as well as the fact that the fixing of the half spring is carried further out of the coach- builders' way rearwards. The slight amount… | ||
| scan0047 | Chassis frame adjustments, wheelbase considerations, and the preparation of drawings for review. | ||
| View original record | 18th January 1910 C.J. (2) shall get a slight advantage of clearance of many of these points. We will try, therefore, to joggle the frame upwards as little and as late as possible, but I cannot see… | ||
| scan0048 | Design of the car floor, considering a slope or step for clearance. | ||
| View original record | C.J. (S) I should not have thought there would have been much objection to a slope in the floor for a certain distance, not a slope, of course, from end to end, but sufficient to clear the triangular… | ||
| scan0049 | Departmental memo discussing the past year's coach work, weight reduction with aluminium, and a comparison of English and foreign coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (100 H) (X 99. 4.8.11). E.P. 9457. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. C35/D29811. 35th meeting Issued 29th August 1911. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. X 393 Mr. Johnson. 29.8.11.… | ||
| scan0050 | To Mr. Johnson regarding coachbuilding, the adoption of electric dynamos and lamps, R.W. wire wheels, and standard ventilators for upcoming chassis. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Johnson. - 2 - The leather used by the foreigner is not such a high quality as ours, although the cloth used by foreign Coachbuilders is generally high class and detail of finish perfect. Taking… | ||
| scan0051 | Report to Mr. Johnson regarding petrol tins, body weight limits, and performance updates on coachbuilders Barkers, Hooper, and Mulliner. | ||
| View original record | S.R. 199 (25M) (F 984 6.12 10) E.P. 8054. Mr. Johnson 29th August 1911. - 3 - that one petrol (2 gallons) tin and one 1/4 gallon oil tin be supplied with each car (on payment) These tins can be filled… | ||
| scan0052 | Internal report to Mr. Johnson regarding the quality and progress of various coachbuilders' work. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (25H) (F 984 6.12 10) E.P. 8054. Mr. Johnson. 29th August 1911. -4- THRUPP & MABERLY. This Firm seems to have been showing slight improvement lately as regards design and in reducing weight.… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to Mr. Johnson regarding a new enclosed Limousine-Landaulet body built by Mulliner. | ||
| View original record | F. R. 199 (25H) (F 984 6.12 10) E.P. 8054. 29th August 1911. Mr. Johnson. -5- I am having a very interesting enclosed Limou-sine-Landaulet built by Mulliner for myself. It has one or two distinct… | ||
| scan0054 | From Mr Royce regarding the cause of rattling car doors due to the 'parallelogramming' of the body's framework. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (W 603. 27.6.II). E.P. 9275. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 3rd October 1911 Handwritten: M. D. 47th meeting also 66th meeting This column is for Name of Person addressed: H.S. DATE.… | ||
| scan0055 | Departmental memo discussing the principles of body framework design and attachment to the chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (W 603. 27.6.11). E.P. 9275. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 3rd October 1911 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. (2) bodies on a framework which should be sufficiently… | ||
| scan0056 | Limousine door design and mounting the body to the chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (W 603. 27.6.11). E.P. 9275. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 3rd October 1911 This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr. Johnson DATE. RECEIVED OCT 9 1911 (3) say, we might get Mr… | ||
| scan0057 | Proposed new system for suspending the car body on the chassis to reduce rattle and facilitate removal. | ||
| View original record | been discussing the matter again with Mr Oldham and shall be delighted if the matter is again seriously gone into. The Daimler Company have to some extent been working a system of suspension of the… | ||
| scan0058 | Comparison sketch of two geometric shapes, a rectangle and a parallelogram. | ||
| View original record | A B +393 | ||
| scan0059 | Sketch of a component's side profile with reference points D and E. | ||
| View original record | C D E THE STAR FOLKESTONE | ||
| scan0060 | Departmental memo requesting a meeting be arranged for Mr. Perks of Messrs. Barkers to meet with Mr. Spinney. | ||
| View original record | DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 16th October 1911. Reference: N14/B161011 V393 This column is for Name of Person addressed. W to S RECEIVED 16-10-11 With reference to the attached, which has been dealt with… | ||
| scan0061 | Cover note for a memorandum, arranging a meeting with Mr. Perks of Messrs. Barkers. | ||
| View original record | T.C. X393 AD3/D31011. Re copy of memorandum CJ2/D31011 which Mr. Johnson has sent to Lord Herbert Scott. Mr Spinney 17-10-11 N10/B171011. Will you please read through the attached. We are arranging… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter to Mr. Spinney arranging a meeting with Mr. Perks and coachbuilders in London. | ||
| View original record | N11/B191011 TC X393 19th October 1911. Mr. Spinney 19-10-11 With reference to the attached correspondence, will you please arrange to see Mr. Perks when you are next in London. I think an extra two… | ||
| scan0063 | Departmental memo arranging a trip to London to visit coachbuilders and attend an event at Olympia. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A-(100 H) (W 603. 27.6.11.) E P. 9275. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. N11/B191011 Issued 19th October 1911. X393 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr. Spinney 19-10-11 With reference to… | ||
| scan0064 | Departmental memo with instructions and follow-up correspondence about designing a limousine. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (100 H) (F 984. 6.12.10). E.P. 8053 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Reference: X393 Name of Person addressed: Mr Hadin Text: Put the drawing… | ||
| scan0065 | Departmental memo to Mr. Spinney regarding arrangements to attend the Olympia Exhibition and visit coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348a (100 H) (W 387. 4.4.11). E.P. 8817. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued October 23rd 1911 N5/L231011 REF. (iii) Re "Olympia" 4393 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr. Spinney… | ||
| scan0066 | Arrangements for Mr. Spinney to visit coachbuilders in London during the Olympia Exhibition. | ||
| View original record | N13/L231011 REF. 61(iii) October 23rd 1911 X393 Re Mr. Spinney visiting Coachbuilders. W to S. 23-10-11 Mr. Oldham. With reference to the suggestion that Mr. Spinney should come to London to see… | ||
| scan0067 | Arranging for Mr. Spinney to visit various coachbuilders who built the bodies for the eight Durbar cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (100 H) (X 99. 4.8.11). E.P. 9457 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. H04/TB251011 Issued 25th October 1911. X393 This column is for Name of Person addressed. S. to W. Mr Nadin DATE. 26/10/11 [STAMP:… | ||
| scan0068 | Departmental memo regarding the preparation of a report on novelties and improvements for Olympia. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H)-(W 387. 4.4.11). E.P. 8817. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued: October 25th 1911 N4/L251011 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Re Olympia X393 Mr. Spinney 25-10-11 Further to… | ||
| scan0069 | To Mr. Spinney requesting he visit carriage builders in London to discuss issues with his landaulet body design. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (W 603. 27.6.11). E.P. 9275. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 26th October 1911 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr Spinney 26/10/11 X393 CJ15/D261011 When you are in… | ||
| scan0070 | Meeting minutes discussing notes on side doors and a visit to coachbuilders for the Olympia Exhibition. | ||
| View original record | ...th Meeting. 27th Oct.11. Re Mr Johnson's notes to Lord Herbert Scott, re side doors. Mr Nadin informed the Committee that Mr Spinney was devoting two days during the time of the Olympia Exhibition,… | ||
| scan0071 | Departmental memo regarding Mr. Spinney's visit to various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (100 H) (X 99. 4.8.11). E.P. 9457 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued October 30th 1911. X393 HO1/TB301011 This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr Spinney visiting Coachbuilders. S. to… | ||
| scan0072 | Letter and reply arranging a visit to discuss coachwork and chassis matters. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R.R. to Messrs Barker & Co, Ltd., 66-68, South Audley Street, W. October 26th 1911. X393 Re Derby draughtsman's visit. Dear Sirs, We shall be very much obliged if you will kindly permit Mr… | ||
| scan0073 | Correspondence regarding a visit from a Derby draughtsman to Messrs Hooper & Co. | ||
| View original record | COPY. October 26th 1911. R.R. to Messrs Hooper & Co., Re Derby draughtsman's visit. Dear Sirs, We shall be much obiged if you will permit us to arrange for Mr Spinney, of our Derby Works, to visit… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter and subsequent reply arranging for a Derby draughtsman's visit to coachbuilders Thrupp & Maberly. | ||
| View original record | COPY. R.R. to Messrs Thrupp & Maberly, 425, Oxford Street, W. October 26th 1911. X393 Re Derby draughtsman's visit. Dear Sirs, We shall be very much oblige if you will permit us to arrange for Mr… | ||
| scan0075 | Instruction regarding coachbuilder feedback on body support points, suggesting a delay in designing a heavier body until experiments on frame ties are completed. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 6 B. (W. 524 -5-5-11) G. 1693 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. RECEIVED 14 NOV 1911 F / 14.11. 1911 To: O.D. Order No.: Customer's No.: X393 Re: Attached - 8pm meeting Please see report… | ||
| scan0076 | Summary of a visit to coachbuilders to discuss issues related to door rattles and body construction. | ||
| View original record | Visit to Coachbuilders with Mr Oldham 10th & 11th inst re door rattles etc. - The Chief questions and answers are shown below. - Annotations: ①, 8/25 meeting, X393 TABLE: Column Headers: 1.… | ||
| scan0077 | In a table format discussing coachbuilding specifications and issues with coachbuilder Hoppers. | ||
| View original record | Page: 2 [Column 1] Header: [empty] Body: Hoppers [Column 2] Header: only one side door on each side? Body: Yes. If could sell it would like to build body with one door only & that on near side.… | ||
| scan0078 | With a diagram analyzing issues with Daimler car body mountings, focusing on noise and breakage. | ||
| View original record | (3) I gathered from Barkers, Hoopers & Thrupp & Mabberley, that the Daimler method of supporting body is not satisfactory & that Daimler bodies are noisy. Daimler. A=hinge. B=dowel pin sliding up &… | ||
| scan0079 | Car body construction, strength, weight, and suspension issues. | ||
| View original record | (4) adjustable dovetail-dowel improves matters. Bodies built under present weight limits are not strong enough to support themselves especially at rear. To support itself, metal plates or angles… | ||
| scan0080 | The prevention of window rattles by tilting the windows. | ||
| View original record | 5 Regarding window rattles, when windows are a little way open, if they are arranged to be tilted (as they may be by hanging them from one top corner) rattling ceases. Hoopers are now fitting windows… | ||
| scan0081 | Coachbuilder recommendations on car body support points and suggesting a design delay. | ||
| View original record | Copy 81st meeting Re Attached. Please receive reports following visits to Coachbuilders with Mr Oldham. As none of the Coachbuilders recommend supporting a body on 4 points (points under door pillars)… | ||
| scan0082 | Notes from a visit to coachbuilders regarding door rattles and body construction questions. | ||
| View original record | Copy Visit to coachbuilders with Mr Oldham 10th and 11th inst. re door rattles etc. ------------------ The chief questions and answers are shewn below. [Table] | | only one side door each side in… | ||
| scan0083 | Q&A table discussing car body construction points with coachbuilder Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | (2) Table Headers (from left to right): - only one side door on each side? - only 4 points for body to rest upon? - only face fit for doors? - Matchboxing? - oval doors? - dove-tails? Table Content:… | ||
| scan0084 | Summary of feedback from coachbuilders regarding Daimler's noisy and unsatisfactory body support methods, and issues with door rattles. | ||
| View original record | (3) I gathered from Barkers, Hoopers and Thrupp & Mabberley's that the Daimler method of supporting body is not satisfactory, and that Daimler bodies are noisy A - hinge. B - dowel pin sliding up and… | ||
| scan0085 | Solutions for body and window rattles in vehicles. | ||
| View original record | (4) increase in weight over ordinary bodies would be one or 1 1/2 cwt. or more. Even then 4 point suspension would be doubtful - the points would have to be at 4 corners of platform, not under door… | ||
| scan0086 | Minutes from the 81st Meeting regarding Mr. Spinney's report on his visit to coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | 81st Meeting Nov. 22. 11. Re Mr. Spinney's report on visit to Coachbuilders Mr. Nadin read this report to the Committee, who were of the opinion that in view of the statements of the various… | ||
| scan0087 | Instruction about bodywork strength, the causes of door rattles, and the 'matchboxing' of door posts. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6 B) (W. 524. 25.5.11) G. 1693. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Poarrington for T.C. Order No.: PZ(111) Customer's No.: X393 Re: Attached By making the bodywork considerably… | ||
| scan0088 | Meeting minutes discussing a more rigid frame to overcome body rattles. | ||
| View original record | 97th Meeting Dec. 11. 11. Re more rigid frame to overcome body rattles. Mr. Barrington informed the Committee that Mr. Spinney was proceeding with the 8" frame, and would submit some information… | ||
| scan0089 | Seeking clarification on the design of separate body and chassis dashes for an open body. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6 B) (W. 524. 25.5.11) G. 1693. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Warrington for T.C. Customer's No. 1393 Re: I do not appear to have had definite instruction to make designs for… | ||
| scan0090 | Instruction memo regarding the finish of an open body drawing and a new drawing for a 3-way cock. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6 B) t W. 524 25.5.11 G. 1693. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. F To: Mr Barrington F T.C. Order No.: Re: Customer's No.: +393 6 . 1 . 1912 G.1 Please note I want to know how to finish off… | ||
| scan0091 | To Mr. Johnson discussing the testing of a new open body design and a separate dash system. | ||
| View original record | Mr Johnson Re Body Designs at Derby. X393 Mr Spinney has nearly completed a design for an open body, instructed by you some time ago. Can you advise us if this body, when built, can be put through… | ||
| scan0092 | Departmental memo circulating a letter to coachbuilders regarding chassis fittings. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.I.12) E.P. 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| scan0093 | Brief memo regarding the agenda and a query for the 117th Technical Committee meeting. | ||
| View original record | Copy. X393 Mr Barrington. 6.5.12. CJ9/C6512. Dictated in train 4th. For the Technical Committee 117th Meeting of T.C. The Minutes of the previous Meeting should be read. With reference to No.8 what… | ||
| scan0094 | Confirming the allocation of chassis No. 1731 for the purpose of testing deeper frames. | ||
| View original record | Copy. X393 Re body for testing deeper frames. TBB2/L8512. Mr Johnson 8.5.12. With reference to your note concerning the minute discussing a body for testing deeper frames, we now have chassis No. 1731… | ||
| scan0095 | Report from Bombay recommending aluminium instead of rubber for side footboard treads, particularly for Colonial customers. | ||
| View original record | Mr Royce 2/9 12. X393 Coachwork (Re aluminium treads) TBB6/L2912. Mr Wormald has asked me to send you the following report from Mr Kirby, written from Bombay, concerning aluminium treads:- "Side… | ||
| scan0096 | To Mr Royce relaying a report from the Bombay depot recommending aluminium over wood for coachwork. | ||
| View original record | X393 Re Coachwork. TBB7/L2912. Mr Royce 2/9/12. Mr Wormald has asked me to send you the following report from Mr Kirby, written from the Bombay depot:- "Panels and bodies should be of alumin- ium… | ||
| scan0097 | From F.H. Royce regarding the front seat width of Mr Johnson's L-E Car. | ||
| View original record | COPY. W.M. OCT 1912 FHR2/H241012 RECEIVED Mr Wormald GRAND HOTEL DU CANADEL, Par le Lavandou, (VAR), 24th October 1912. Mr Johnson from F.H.R. for T.C. Re Mr Johnson's L-E Car. The front seat of the… | ||
| scan0098 | Departmental memo discussing seat dimensions for the L-E car, balancing speed with comfort. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 166. 30.II.II) E.P 683. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| scan0099 | Seat dimensions and intended purpose of the L-E Car. | ||
| View original record | Re Mr Johnson's L-E Car. X393 Mr Johnson 30/10/12 TBB6/L301012 CJ17/D291012, In reply to your memorandum I find that the front seats are 39" wide and the rear seats 37" wide, both measured at about… | ||
| scan0100 | Seat width options, balancing between comfort and speed for a 4-seated open touring car. | ||
| View original record | -2- that he should increase the width of the rear seats (not necessarily the front also) in the case of a car that is to be used as a 4-seated open touring car. I am writing to Sales Dept. as you… | ||
| scan0101 | Seat dimension recommendations for L-E type bodies, balancing customer requirements for speed versus comfort. | ||
| View original record | Re L-E type bodies. X393 W to S. 30/10/12 TBB7/L301012 Mr Oldham Mr Johnson wishes you to be advised as follows:- If a customer requires an exact duplicate of our L-E type car and wishes to obtain the… | ||
| scan0102 | To Mr. Spinney forwarding a copy of Mr. Royce's note concerning Mr. Johnson's L-E car. | ||
| View original record | Mr Spinney 31/10/12 TBB7/L311012. Please receive copy of Mr Royce's note dated October 24th concerning Mr Johnson's L-E car for your information. I have written to Mr Johnson in accordance with our… | ||
| scan0103 | Minutes from the 125th Technical Committee meeting regarding the design of the Austrian-Alpine Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 125(ii) XJ93 Copy of Minute 2 of the 125th Meeting of the Technical Committee. Mr Spinney 1-11-12 TBB3/L11112. Re Austrian-Alpine Trials Car. Mr Nadin informed the Committee that Mr Spinney had… | ||
| scan0104 | Agreement to create a model based on Mr Spinney's drawings with slight alterations for appearance evaluation. | ||
| View original record | agreed that a model should be set up in accordance with Mr Spinney's draw-ings with slight alterations, in order that a better idea of the appearance might be obtained. Mr Spinney promised to arrange… | ||
| scan0105 | Instructions for the modernisation of an old Derby Trials Body, including changes to the scuttle, sidedoors, and windscreen. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6 B) (L.L. 291, 20.5.12) G. 2662. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. F 6276 INSTRUCTIONS. a-20 5/11/12 S. 11.12 191 To: Our Barrington Order No. Customer's No. +393 Re: Modernisation of old Derby Trials… | ||
| scan0106 | Requesting alterations to the body of Chassis 2100 E for Le Canadel. | ||
| View original record | X393 Re Body for Chassis 2100 E for Le Canadel. Order Office 5-11-12 TBB12/L51112 Will you please issue the necessary orders to Messrs Holmes for alterations to the old Derby trials body, shown on the… | ||
| scan0107 | Departmental memo regarding the model of an Austrian Bonnet and scuttle dash. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100-H) (PP 12. 11.10.12) E.P. 2713. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of… | ||
| scan0108 | Departmental memo requesting to see a drawing related to a model of an Austrian Bonnet and scuttle dash. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (LL. 27. 27.7.12.) ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for… | ||
| scan0109 | Sending a blueprint showing the bonnet, scuttle-dash and body for the Austrian Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | X393 Re Model of Bonnet and Scuttle-dash for Austrian Trials Car. Mr Johnson 28-11-12 TBB4/L281112 I send you herewith in accordance with your instructions contained in your memorandum CJ10/D271112, a… | ||
| scan0110 | The body of chassis 2301, commenting on the door, seats, and wings. | ||
| View original record | AW/EM21/L.22413 April 22nd. 1913 Report on Chassis 2301 BODY :- The side door on the drivers side is quite an improvement, it is a pity that the door posts could not have been put more forward. The… | ||
| scan0111 | Departmental memo discussing the necessity of front wheel clearance for non-skid chains and its impact on wing design. | ||
| View original record | To: Hy (Mr. Haldenby) Date: 23/5/13 Re: Body Work. Reference: X393 [Typed Memo from 'Wor'] One of our body makers has been asking us whether it is necessary to allow clearance for Parson non-skid… | ||
| scan0112 | Clearance requirements for Parson non-skid chains on front wheels. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM1/L23513 Re Body Work. Sp. 23/5/13 In reply to your verbal request re clearance for Parson non-skid chains on front wheels, Mr Haldenby reports as follows :- "We should have this clearance.… | ||
| scan0113 | Car body vibration, suggesting the disconnection of the dash and scuttle on coachbuilt bodies. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X393 C.J. from F.H.R. Copies sent to: Wor. Na. R18/B9.6.13. Re Vibration on Mr Northey's Car. X.41 If we communicate the substance of this report of Mr Hives to coachbuilders it will soon be… | ||
| scan0114 | Feedback from Mr. Royce on bodywork for chassis 2301, specifically regarding a side door and ventilators. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM5/L12613. Re Body Work. - X.393 Sp. In reference to the body fitted to Na.c chassis 2301 Mr Royce remarks :- 12/6/13. "I am not sure that I should recommend such "a side door on a car in which… | ||
| scan0115 | The replacement of a Holmes' body with a Barkers' body on a car for Marquis de Salamanca. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (XX. 831. 27.5.13) E.P. 4330. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0116 | Internal request for an inspection and valuation of a car body concerning the Marquis de Salamanca. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (50H) (XX. 863. 2.6.13) E.P. 4349. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Enclosure (Red stamp) Names and Indicati... Initial… | ||
| scan0117 | To Mr. Mercer suggesting Mr. Haldenby can provide information. | ||
| View original record | Mr Mercer I believe WW Haldenby can tell us all about this Job G 10/9/13 | ||
| scan0118 | Internal memorandum regarding a body purchased from the Paris Office and the subsequent transfer of its hood to another customer's car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (XX. 996. 23.6.13) E.P. 4502. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0119 | Clarifying the purchase of a body for Chassis 2369 for the Experimental Department and discussing the cost of the hood. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (150 H) (XX. 279. 21.8.13) E.P. 4814. Wor/SM3/L13913. X393 Re Body ex Chassis 2369. Sn. 13-9-13. In reply to your memo Sn34/B9913 Mr Haldenby informs us that this body was not purchased for… | ||
| scan0120 | Confirming an offer of £150 for an old Double Coupe Labourdette Body. | ||
| View original record | X393 Re Old Double Coupe Labourdette Body (ex France) Pd. Sn41/B19913. Please note, I have heard from Mr.Johnson over the telephone, that as Mr.Wormald has offered £150. for this, it had better be… | ||
| scan0121 | Transfer and sale of an Old Double Coupe Labourdette Body and its hood. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (XX. 206. 30.7.13) E.P. 4696. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0122 | Inquiring about the location of a chassis hood for examination before making a purchase offer. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM10/L23913. Re Hood. Sn. 23-9-13. In reply to your memo Sn42/B19913 re making an offer for the Hood of chassis 2212, we would like to know where this hood is, as we would like an opportunity of… | ||
| scan0123 | Requesting instructions be issued to Messrs Holmes & Co to collect and store an old double Coupe Labourdette Body. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 335a (150 H) (XX. 140. 18.7.13) E.P. 4635. Wor/SM7/L25913. Re old double Coupe Labourdette Body. X. 393 D for Sn. 25-9-13. In reply to your memo Sn42/B19913, will you please issue instructions to… | ||
| scan0124 | Body specifications for chassis 2704, including design notes for an open parallel body. | ||
| View original record | xJ93 COPY. C O P Y. R2/P 20.10.13 Wor/SMS/L31013. To Wor. from R. Chassis 2704. X 682. With reference to body for 2704, Mr. Nadin is taking particulars of what I think will make a useful model of this… | ||
| scan0125 | Internal instruction regarding an error in wheel hub width and brake levers on coachbuilders' drawings. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 300 (6 B) (XX. 564. 15.10.13) E.P. 5170. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. 16127 INSTRUCTIONS. 13.11 1913 To: Mr Royce Order No. Customer's No. X393 Re: COACHBUILDERS DRAWINGS Re your note R14/P311013 The… | ||
| scan0126 | Attaching Mr. Day's instruction sheet concerning coachbuilder's drawings. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (150 H) (XX. 530. 8.10.13) E.P. 5156. Wor/SM17/L131113. Re Coachbuilders Drawings. X393. R. 13-11-13. We attach herewith Mr Day's instruction sheet 16127 dated 13/11/13. HYDE VIADUCT p. Wor.… | ||
| scan0127 | Extract detailing observations on vehicle body construction, including aluminium castings for doors and frames, wheelbase, track, and wheel type. | ||
| View original record | XJ93 Extract from. Wor/Hy/L24 1113 There are one or two points which might be of interest to a Coachbuilder in the body but probably do not interest us very much. The chief ones which I noticed are… | ||
| scan0128 | Request from Mr. Platford to borrow or purchase a car body. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (VV. 38. 19.11.13) E.P. 5408. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/SM2/L14114 Names and indicating letter.… | ||
| scan0129 | Requesting the recipient to retain an attached memo and drawing to be handed to Mr Johnson. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM9/L22114 X393 22-1-14. B. Will you kindly retain the attached and hand same to Mr Johnson, whom we understand will be with you on the 30th inst. p. Wor. Attached:- Mr Day's memo Da2/G22114 &… | ||
| scan0130 | Memo regarding a despatch to Paris for a Mr John. | ||
| View original record | • huer wires for fleuron despatch to Paris, to await Mr John Don there for Jan 30. rtheyé moas | ||
| scan0131 | Suggesting a change from a fixed angle to four studs for attaching the scuttle to the dashboard on L to E type cars. | ||
| View original record | J. for R. 6.2.14. Dal/G6214. Coachbuilders Department suggest that we should abandon the practice of fitting a fixed angle to the back of the dash on L to E type cars, and instead, fit the four studs… | ||
| scan0132 | Agreeing to remove the rigid angle from the scuttle dash on the L.E. type and supply fittings for a semi-flexible attachment. | ||
| View original record | COPY. VUIT. To Da. from R. Copy to J. Copy to Wor. R12/P 9. 2. 14. X393 I quite agree with your memo Dal/G6214 with reference to removing the rigid angle from the scuttle dash in the L.E.type, and… | ||
| scan0133 | Barker's drawing, proposing a comparison between two car body fitting methods. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY. To J. from R. Copy to Da. Copy to Wor. R7/P 24.2.14. X393 With reference to Barker's drawing, the iron plate sheet looks as if it is necessary, so that the body is a complete structure… | ||
| scan0134 | Mr. Royce's considerations on the body fitted to chassis 2704. | ||
| View original record | Re Body fitted on 2704. Wor. EF. Mr Johnson informed me this morning that Mr Royce considers the body fitted on 2704 sufficiently narrow for all customers purposes. The windage is low enough to allow… | ||
| scan0135 | Proposal to supply a temporary plywood dashboard for coachbuilders to customise. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (150 H) (V.V. 585. 23.2.14) G. 9363. X393 J. for R. 24.3.14. Da4/G24314. It is proposed by Coachbuilding Dept. that we should, in the numerous cases where a scuttle dash is known to be… | ||
| scan0136 | The dismantled body of chassis 2354, stored at Holmes & Co. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (50M) (VV. 385. 16.1.14) E.P. 5805. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0137 | Request to the Drawing Office to make three new experimental chassis suitable for three different body types. | ||
| View original record | ask D.O. to make 3 of new exp. chassis suitable to carry 3 bodies now at Huns. Double Limousine. x L-E Open Body and partly made wide per touring body. 25314 M/303 | ||
| scan0138 | Listing three car bodies and a request for the Drawing Office to make experimental chassis to fit them. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr4/L25314. Re Bodies. Da. 25-3-14. Na. We have at Messrs Holmes the following bodies which are the property of the Exp. Dept. A. Double Limousine. B. An L-E type open Body which was purchased… | ||
| scan0139 | Inspecting and potentially purchasing the body of chassis 2354, with a conditional offer made. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Re Body. Mr Hives Hy. 26-3-14. The body of chassis 2354, late Salamanca, is at present being… | ||
| scan0140 | Requesting an inspection of a car body from chassis 2354 to check its suitability for another chassis. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr3/L30314. Re Body. Da. 30-3-14. Na.c. The body of chassis 2354, late Salamanca, is at present being stored by Holmes & Co. Would you kindly inspect same as early as possible and inform us… | ||
| scan0141 | Reply regarding chassis 2354 (late Salamanca) to settle a question with Paris. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (50H) (VV.385. 16.1.14) E.P. 5805. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0142 | Offer for body 2354 to be fitted onto a Northcliffe chassis. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 285A (150 H) (V. V. 681 12-3-14) G. 0414. Wor/Mcr6/B2414. Re Body off 2354. x 39 3 Sn. 2.4.14. In reply to your memos, Sn18/B24314 and Sn38/B1414, we wish to explain that we have taken this… | ||
| scan0143 | Potential purchase of a second-hand Limousine body built by Labourdette. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). re 2nd-Hand Limousine Body off 1794 Addressed to: WOR Reference: Sn12/B2414. Paris advise they… | ||
| scan0144 | Stating the Experimental Department does not require a second-hand body from chassis 1794. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (150 H) (V.V. 303. 5.1.14) G. 0255. Wor/Mcr3/B2414. X393 Re Second-hand Body off 1794. D for Sn 8-4-14. In reply to your memo Snl2/B2414, we wish to state that we do not require this body… | ||
| scan0145 | Confirming that new experimental cars will have specially made bodies, precluding the use of old ones. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (VV 663. 9-3-14) E.P. 6166. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0146 | Stating a second-hand body cannot be utilized as new experimental cars will have new bodies specially made for them. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr2/L16414. Re Second Hand Bodies. Sn. 16-4-14. In reply to your memo Sn18/B24314 re the Body off 2354 late Salamanca, please note that Mr Johnson has instructed us that all our new experimental… | ||
| scan0147 | Solution for cars leaning to one side due to excessive weight. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (P 555. 11.10.10) E.P. 7669. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. X507 Issued Nov. 2nd 1910. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr Barrington. 2/11/10. AW15/G21110. Will you please… | ||
| scan0148 | Suggestion to ensure car weight is the same on both sides, with a handwritten response. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100H) (P 541. 7.10.10) E.P. 7645. Nov. 2nd 1910. AWL/C21110. Mr Barrington. 2/11/10. Herewith is copy of a suggestion from Mr Hallam which you might submit to Mr Royce. "I suggest that we… | ||
| scan0149 | Cars developing a 'list' or lean due to uneven weight distribution from spare wheels, requesting contact with coachbuilders for a solution. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A {100 H} (M 42. 10.2.10). E P. 6019. C.N. 5 NOV 1910 M.D. 5 NOV 1910 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. X507 Issued 4th November 1910. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Name of Person addressed: W… | ||
| scan0150 | Instruction sheet requesting particulars on wheel weight, front and rear axle specifications, and camber. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 6 (200 H) P. 419. 2/9/10. Bm. X507 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Barrington 7-11-1910 Order No. Customer's No. Will you let me know what further particulars you require. + Weight on… | ||
| scan0151 | How to advise coachbuilders on weight distribution. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348c (50 H) (F 889. 25.4.10). E.P. 6583. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. X507 C2/H71110. Issued 7th Nov. 1910. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. W. Johnson. 7.11.10. Shall I send out the… | ||
| scan0152 | Cause of the back axle jumping on a car after a journey to Toulon. | ||
| View original record | COPY. COPY, To J. from R. X507 R2/P 4.11.13. Yesterday we went to Toulon to see the American Consul and in regard to other business. I rode in the back of the car there and drove home. The roads all… | ||
| scan0153 | Vehicle weight distribution, focusing on the desirability of a light engine and rear-biased weight. | ||
| View original record | R2/P 4.11.13. COPY Sheet 2. It also shows the enormous desirability of having a light engine and saving all the weight possible on the front wheels and using more sprung weight in the rear of the car.… | ||
| scan0154 | Instructing that a note on the advantage of adding weight behind the chassis centre be added to coachbuilder drawings. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. RL/P 12.11.13. X507 To Da. from R. Copy for By. " " J. " " Wor. A little extra weight carried behind the centre of the chassis is rather an advantage than a disadvantage, and this tends to… | ||
| scan0155 | Extract from a report on chassis No 7-CA, detailing issues with road holding and springing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285 a (400 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G. 1546. R14/W9916. September 9th 1916. EXTRACT FROM RE CHASSIS NO 7-CA. X.507 HOLDING THE ROAD. The springing of this car was most supple, and the rear springs… | ||
| scan0156 | Expressing a negative opinion on the use of large road wheels for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- I certainly do not like these large road wheels and think they would be a decided disadvantage to the chassis, on account of this and other reasons given on other occasions. | ||
| scan0157 | Negative impact of high, heavy, and wide bodies on car performance and proposing weight-saving measures. | ||
| View original record | Hs. BY? DA/EV. } FROM R. c. to BJ. Wor. +507 R1/M28.11.27. 20 HP. & 40/50 CARS. X.8830 BODIES HIGH, HEAVY & WIDE. X.5830 X.8840 From time to time I grumble about bodies for our cars, such as are made… | ||
| scan0158 | Technical memorandum discussing suspension, weight distribution, and handling improvements for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models. | ||
| View original record | Hs. BY. DA. E. from R. c. to BJ. RG. C. SG. 20 HP. and 40/50 HP. SUSPENSION. X.8410 X.5410 Referring to Hs/Rm 20.12.27. the points mentioned are now well agreed upon but we must be careful what we… | ||
| scan0159 | Increasing front buffer clearance and the need for ample suspension damping. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- (Our experinêce on the rough roads here suggest that front buffer clearance must be increased by half at least). Having done all we can then we must have ample damping, as proved by the… | ||
| scan0160 | On car springing, ride comfort, weight distribution, and tyre selection for various models. | ||
| View original record | BJ. BY Hs. FROM R. 4507 R1/M1.10.28. c. to Wor. DA. E. C. SG. Re. SPRINGING. X.7410 X.507 X.8410 X.4050 X.5410 X.7830 Certain undesirable characteristics of the cars have been overcome by effective… | ||
| scan0161 | Car riding qualities, specifically the treatment of the rear end and weight distribution. | ||
| View original record | Hs. SG. DA/EV. from R. X507 R7/M20.10.28. c. to BJ. C. Cx. X.7410 CARS - RIDING QUALITIES, REAR END. X.7830 X7600 X.507 DA/EV. is making a series of small drgs. shewing on each of our chassis our… | ||
| scan0162 | Improving ride comfort through suspension adjustments and reducing vibrations. | ||
| View original record | Hs. BY. from R. X507 R2/M19.11.28. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to PN. CWB. c. to C. SG. c. to HM. EP. COMFORTABLE RIDING. X.507 X.5005 X.235 X.7005 I feel sure that the best we can do, until we can alter the… | ||
| scan0163 | Responding to a query about the size of rear passenger footwells on chassis 1826E. | ||
| View original record | 116/B274/12 CJ/B25/12 CJ12/C304/12 X509 Mr Johnson 19.6.12. Re London-Edinburgh Chassis 1826E. TBB6/L19612. With reference to your attached memorandum C721/C126/12 concerning the wells for the feet of… | ||
| scan0164 | Typed letter discussing modifications to a car's boot and attaching related blueprints. | ||
| View original record | -2- be increased in length 1" to 1½" at the bottom. This would allow room for really large boots, but I am afraid would not give sufficient for fitting thick matting on the heel-board. Will you kindly… | ||
| scan0165 | Follow-up memo regarding the design of footwells for rear passengers on L-E Cars. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 896. 3.5.12) E.P. 1780. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 13 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0166 | Alterations for rear passenger footwells on L to E cars. | ||
| View original record | Mr Spinney 29.6.12. x809 Re Wells for Rear Passengers Feet on L to E Cars. TEB6/L29612. With reference to the above matter and to your suggestions for overcoming the difficulty experienced by Mr… | ||
| scan0167 | Results of bumping tests on spring bolts. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcrl/L30414. X/334 April 30th. 1914. LIFE OF PARTS ON BUMPING TESTS. SPRING BOLTS. 3" Humps at 105 revs. per minute. | Piece No. | Description | Time. Hrs. Mins. | Results. | Reference. |… | ||
| scan0168 | Test results table for sheared spring bolts, detailing piece numbers and time to failure. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr1/L30414. SPRING BOLTS (2) Piece No. Description. Time. Hrs. Mins. Results. Reference. K5900. Front Spring Centre Bolt. near side. 46 sheared. Wor/Hy3/L26913. K5900. ditto. 57 " " K5900. ditto.… | ||
| scan0169 | Test report on the average life of spring bolts before breaking. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcrl/L30414. SPRING BOLTS (3) Average life before breaking. K5900. Front Spring Centre Bolt, near side. 2 hrs 2 mins. average over 22. K5900. " " " " off side 3 hrs 13 mins. average over 5 | ||
| scan0170 | Redesign of standard bolt heads for improved accommodation, spanner sizing, and production efficiency. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " EH. " " BY. " " WS. " " EFC. X.3645 1334 E3/G12.9.19. RE BOLT HEADS. Referring to the design of our present standard bolt heads, Mr. Royce thinks that this might… | ||
| scan0171 | Change in bolt manufacturing from square to round bar stock and a request to produce new bolt designs for testing. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Contd. E3/G12.9.19. Condition (2) is satisfied by conforming to the hexagon list. With regard to condition (3) it is thought that on the whole production will be simplified and… | ||
| scan0172 | List of finished experimental parts for a 40/50 Chassis. | ||
| View original record | X3645 Extract from RHC1/LG15.4.20. We give below a list of experimental parts which have been finished. X.3764. 40/50 CHASSIS. X. No. Parts fitted. Engine. 3461. Spanner. This is finished and… | ||
| scan0173 | Objections to riveting over bolts as recommended by the Springfield plant. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs. c. to DA. X1334 Hs9/LG27.6.24. X215 X1334 We think it is right that we should point out that when Springfield recommended we should use rivetting over bolts, they pointed out several… | ||
| scan0174 | Calculating the stress and friction for bolts with forced-on collars. | ||
| View original record | X.1334 To BY. from E. c. to HS. E4/M16.10.23. RE. BOLTS WITH FORCED ON COLLARS. X.1334. In reply to your BY1/P2.10.23., it is assumed to begin with that a short length of the bolt stem is left proud… | ||
| scan0175 | The examination of a sample patent Locking Nut and Bolt. | ||
| View original record | V1334 To BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin. Stores. Hs8/LG28.11.24. V1221 We are sending into the Stores a small box addressed - Mr. H. Mendes, 620/621, Ulster Chambers, 168, Regent Street, London, W.1.… | ||
| scan0176 | Methods for attaching Ferodo lining to the car bonnet, comparing riveting versus lacing. | ||
| View original record | x.4340 To BY. from Hs. c. to Da. X 3470 X 4340 RE. BONNET. Hs1/LG5.4.21. We cannot see why there should be any difficulty in fixing the Ferodo to the Bonnet. I assumed that the design D.O. would have… | ||
| scan0177 | Use of Ferodo in place of brass wearing strips for bonnet and fittings. | ||
| View original record | X.4340 To BY from DA. c. to HS. c. to HS. c. to Mr Shelton. X.4340 DA3/CB6-4-21. RE BONNET AND FITTINGS. RE USE OF FERODO IN PLACE OF BRASS WEARING STRIPS. In reply to your BY3/P4-4-21, we are not… | ||
| scan0178 | Addition of Ferodo to the 40/50 chassis bonnet, considering the impact on expense and weight. | ||
| View original record | X.4340 S.W. 24 (120 Y) (S H. 982. 19-1-21) C. 2003 To BY. from Da. c. to Hs. Da1/CB6.4.21. X.4321 X.4340 RE 40/50 CHASSIS - BONNET In reply to your BY7/P30.3.21 it appeared to us that in adding ferodo… | ||
| scan0179 | Method for lacing Ferodo material to a bonnet as a noise-reducing rest. | ||
| View original record | To BY from DA. c. to HS. c. to TB (1 print). c. to MSTL (1 print). X4340 DA4/CB11-4-21. X4340 RE FERODO AS BONNET REST. (laced) As promised in our previous memo we send herewith a further suggestion… | ||
| scan0180 | Experimental modification to the bonnet involving the replacement of a brass wearing strip with a Ferodo strip. | ||
| View original record | X4340 To R.H. from BY/Shn. c. to EFC. c. to Da. c. to MB. STAMPS: EFO 18, EXPERIMENTAL, RECEIVED BY/Shn8/DB.12.5.21. X.4340 - 40/50 CHASSIS - BONNET. FERODO STRIP LACED IN SUPPORTING ANGLE. Please… | ||
| scan0181 | Inquiring about the standard adoption of Ferodo strip lacing for the 40/50 chassis bonnet and radiator. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BY/Shn. HS AUG 31 1922 RECEIVED X4340 BY/Shn2/DB.31.8.22. X.4340 - 40/50 CHASSIS - BONNET & RADIATOR. FERODO STRIP LACING. With reference to the Ferodo Strip Lacing, as shown on "N"… | ||
| scan0182 | Standardisation of Ferodo strip lacing for the 40/50 chassis bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To BY/Shn. from Hs. X4340 Hs4/LG5.9.22. X.4340 - 40/50 CHASSIS BONNET. FERODO STRIP LACING. BY/Shn2/DB31.8.22. We are sending a standardisation sheet round for the above and recommend that it should… | ||
| scan0183 | Standardisation of the strip for the bonnet rest. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Bs/LG. c. to CJ. and BJ c. to Wor. c. to BY. c. to Da. c. to RE c. to Rg. c. to PN. c. to EWT. for R.R. Inc. X 4340 Copy Hs/LG18.10.22. MADE AT CROXLEY STANDARDISATION OF STRIP FOR BONNET… | ||
| scan0184 | Standardisation of a Ferodo strip for bonnet rests to prevent wear and rattles. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291, 12-10-21) G. 3087. COMPLETED 17.10.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 5.9.22. X No.4340 Description of Parts. FERODO STRIP FOR BONNET REST. Origin. To prevent wear… | ||