Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Heat test results for Chassis 774, detailing temperature changes under different running conditions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (g u) (M.C. 6599. 16.3.08) G. 5639. 3500 Heat Test. Chassis 774. Sept 26/08 X879 Atmosphere temperature. 2. 15 pm. Shop 65° F. 19° C. 2. 30 " Sun. 69° F. 19° C. Mls running 2 69° F.… | ||
| scan0002 | Engine temperature tests comparing performance with and without a fan. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (6H) (A. 742. 30.11.08) G. 6451. Temperature Tests 3500 X819 Time taken to boil water with out fan engine standing = 20 mins Engine running at 500 revs per minute car standing still without… | ||
| scan0003 | Test log recording atmospheric and water temperatures during a run at 500 revs, with the fan belt turned on and off. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (6 H) (A. 742. 30.11.08) G. 6451. Test made by Lowe. 26/1/09. X819 | Atmospheric Temperature | Water Temperature | Time running at 500 revs | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 43°F |… | ||
| scan0004 | Temperature tests comparing conditions with and without high side-doors. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (H. 448. 20.10.09) E.P. 5185. TEMPERATURE X819 35-00 Temperature tests with high side-doors - taken by WH 17/11/09 No side-doors Atmos. temperature | Radiator | Floorboards + 1 | 72 |… | ||
| scan0005 | Note detailing observations from side-door tests and their effect on radiator temperature during a journey to and from Buxton. | ||
| View original record | No side-door tests were taken going towards Buxton Side-door tests taken returning from Buxton This will account for the difference in radiator temperature. Therefore if difference of radiator temp.… | ||
| scan0006 | Temperature tests taken on chassis 1106 ('Silver Phantom') on Amulree Hill. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (F 148. 17.6.09.) G. 103. 3500X819 Temperature Tests. Taken by Wallis, on Chassis 1106 ("Silver Phantom") on Amulree Hill, N.B. 21.9.09. 26T Axle. PLAIN BONNET Gear used | Temperature… | ||
| scan0007 | Temperature test results for chassis 1152, comparing conditions with and without high side doors. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (H. 360. 16.9.09) E.P. 4941. Temperature tests 3500.X819 Taken by W. Hallam 7-11-09 on Chassis 1152 High side doors. Atmosphere 11°C. Maximum rise floorboards - 39 1/2 °C. " " water… | ||
| scan0008 | Departmental memo discussing solutions for excessive heat on the front floorboards of torpedo-bodied cars. | ||
| View original record | DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 29th July 1910. This column is for Name of Person addressed. RECEIVED DATE. CJ 29/7/10 R9/D29710. The Heating of Floor boards. With reference to the heating of the front… | ||
| scan0009 | Departmental memo discussing radiator changes and their effect on air temperature and engine cooling. | ||
| View original record | F.R. 348A (100 H) (P 14. 21.4.10) E.P. 6547. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued: 29th July 1910 This column is for Name of Person addressed.: C.J. DATE.: (2) This and the change in the radiator may make a very… | ||
| scan0010 | Log sheet recording results from temperature tests on a vehicle under various driving conditions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. ITS (20 H) (W 414. 13.4.11) G 1615. Floor boards 2000 . 3/8/11,X819 E.H. Temperature Tests 3500. Taken on 1419 with side doors + Summer windscreen Atmospheric Temp 26°C. Dashboard with… | ||
| scan0011 | The effectiveness of boards, noting they run cooler at speed but hot at full power when slow. | ||
| View original record | Taken by Holgate. Reported generally that boards were cooler. Exp. most effective when going fast. Full power slow got hot. Report Test born. as little improvement but only local. but sh. be adopted… | ||
| scan0012 | Test log comparing radiator and floorboard temperatures for Standard and Zimmerman type components over a 60-minute period. | ||
| View original record | Header Text: Type R (circled) Radiator Left | Floor Board Temp | Temperature of atmosphere [Strikethrough: Standard] Type | [Strikethrough: Zimmerman] Type | [Strikethrough: Standard] Type |… | ||
| scan0013 | Recommendation to fit coconut mats over the front floorboards of all cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (200 H) (F 801. 15.10.09) G. 380. Copy! 012/J4810 August 4th, 1910. Re Heating of Floorboards. Mr. Johnson 12.8.10 We will write to coachbuilder suggesting that coconut mats are fitted over… | ||
| scan0014 | Testing the temperature of floorboards and modifications made. | ||
| View original record | Section. 3500 2000 a/s X819 DESCRIPTION:- Temperature of Floorboards Date sheet from office. Date Works instruction. Reported T.D. office. Data received. Material received. Reported to office. Date.… | ||
| scan0015 | Requesting a drawing for isolating and ventilating floorboards to make them cooler. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235. (20 H) (W 746 21.8.11) G. 1860. REF. 38/17 (i) 28th Sept. 1911. Mr. Spinney 28-9-11 Will you please get out a drawing showing the floorboards isolated by means of some partition and the… | ||
| scan0016 | List of suggestions to improve floorboard fitting and ventilation for a specific vehicle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 431A (10M) (W 705 1.6.11) G. 1826. COM/N4/L191011 19-10-11 We make the following suggestions in reference to above matter. Mr. De Looze. 1. We suggest that a cocoanut fibre mat be supplied. 2. Be… | ||
| scan0017 | Meeting minutes discussing the heating of front seats, ventilation of floorboards, and car ventilators. | ||
| View original record | ( 1 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS. 62nd Meeting, Oct. 23rd, 1911. ( a ) Re Ventilation of Floorboards. It was agreed that Mr. Spinney be asked to instruct a joiner to get out what might be termed a thick… | ||
| scan0018 | Meeting minutes discussing ventilators on dashboards, gas-tight floor boards, and ventilation of front seats. | ||
| View original record | ( 2 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS Cont. 67th Meeting, 30th Oct.1911. Re Ventilator on Dash. Mr. Nadin brought a letter which Mr. Johnson had received from Mr. Royce, with reference to this matter. The… | ||
| scan0019 | Meeting minutes discussing vehicle heating and ventilation systems. | ||
| View original record | ( 3 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS Cont. The Committee are of the opniion that the pressure system of ventilation for the back of the dash would be preferable to a suction system, and that some form of… | ||
| scan0020 | Meeting minutes discussing the heating and ventilation of the front compartment, including new ventilator designs. | ||
| View original record | ( 4 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS Cont. 81st Meeting, Re New Type of Ventilator on Dash. November 22nd, 1911. The Committee were informed that these were now being manufactured, but Mr. Spinney had in view… | ||
| scan0021 | Committee meeting minutes discussing heated front seats and the design of gas-tight floorboards. | ||
| View original record | ( 5 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS Cont. The Committee agreed that Mr. Spinney should go into a design such as he described. 91st Meeting, Dec.1st,1911. Re Floor Boards. In reply to Mr. Johnson's note… | ||
| scan0022 | Meeting minutes discussing methods for reducing heat in the front seats and floorboards. | ||
| View original record | ( 6 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS Cont. 100th Meeting, Dec.18th,1911. Re Gas tight floor boards. Mr. Barrington reported that Mr. Sojnney had not yet been able to give this matter his attention. 101st… | ||
| scan0023 | Committee meeting minutes discussing the design of front seat heating and ventilation schemes. | ||
| View original record | ( 7 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS Cont. Mr. Nadin suggested in order to enable the warmth in the front seats to be adjusted, that large adjustable ventilators or doors should be fitted in the partition… | ||
| scan0024 | Committee meeting discussion regarding the heating of front seats and floorboards in the driver's seat. | ||
| View original record | ( 8 ) HEATING OF FRONT SEATS Cont. to fit this for reasons other than ventilation, i.e. reduction of body noises. 106th Meeting, Re Heating of floorboards in drivers seat. Dec.29th,1911. Mr. Spinney… | ||
| scan0025 | Floorboard temperature test comparing results with open and closed panels. | ||
| View original record | A.C.F.S. (M.D. Dept) Genl. No. 22 518X Mr. Royce. Re Ventilating Floorboards. The following are the results of a floorboard temperature test, under the conditions stated. - The entire panel was out… | ||
| scan0026 | Page two of a document discussing the effect of a small temperature difference on comfort. | ||
| View original record | (2) The two degrees difference in temperature obtained in this way is, I am afraid, too small to effect any increase in comfort. [Handwritten initials: BB] | ||
| scan0027 | Test report on modifying floorboards and bonnet to manage engine heat and airflow. | ||
| View original record | Section. 3500. X879 DESCRIPTION:- Floorboards - Space filled in on dashboard & let out of holes in bonnet Date sheet from office. Date Works instructed. Reported T.D. office. Date. | Mles.) | Report.… | ||
| scan0028 | The testing of double floor boards and their temperature. | ||
| View original record | Section. 103. X819 DESCRIPTION:- Double floor boards & to test temperature of floor boards Date sheet from office. Date Works instruction. Reported T.D. office. Date received. Material received.… | ||
| scan0029 | Temperature tests with different dashboard and floorboard configurations. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (W 414, 13.4.11) G 1616. 21/12/11/X819 Report on Temperature tests. with dashboard filled in & side guards removed to let air get away. Thermometer fixed on detachable floorboard Top &… | ||
| scan0030 | Adopting a standard design for a ventilator stop. | ||
| View original record | REF. 45 (11) 6th October 1911. Re Ventilators. Mr. Spinney 6-10-11 Will you please adopt as standard, for the present time, the ventilator stop consisting of a small piece of metal rivetted and… | ||
| scan0031 | Replying to an attached document, covering floorboard ventilation, pneumatic suspension, and carburetter adjustment. | ||
| View original record | N12/B61011. CJ24/D21011 10. 6th October 1911. Mr. Johnson 6-10-11 In reply to the attached - A. Re Ventilation of Floorboards. Instructions were issued to Mr. Spinney to consider a design as set forth… | ||
| scan0032 | Instruction regarding the construction of a double floorboard with a space for ventilation. | ||
| View original record | N3/1231011 REF. 44 ( v (a) ) October 23rd 1911 Re Ventilation of Floorboards. Mr. Spinney 23-10-11 With reference to the question of the isolation of floorboards, will you please instruct a joiner, if… | ||
| scan0033 | Instructions for ventilating floorboards on Chassis 1714, involving a double floorboard design with a space between. | ||
| View original record | X819 G/535. Ventilation of floorboards. Chassis 1714. Mr Cheetham wrote 24/10/11. Make what might be termed a thick floor-board but what is in reality a double floorboard with a space between. Mr… | ||
| scan0034 | Request to consider various types of ventilators and submit drawings for cooling the front seats in summer. | ||
| View original record | N5/L141111 REF 73/60(ii) Nov.14th 1911 Re ventilation X879 Mr. Spinney 13-11-11 Will you please consider the various types of ventilators, and submit two or three drawings, with a view to rendering… | ||
| scan0035 | Suggestion for a ventilator opening where the dashboard joins the windscreen. | ||
| View original record | N2/L171111 REF (iii) Nov.17th 1911 Re Heat in Front Seat. Mr Spinney. RECEIVED 17-11-11 With reference to the attached letters, Will you kindly give the schemes your consideration. Mr. Nadin suggested… | ||
| scan0036 | Requesting an enquiry into fitting gas-tight floor-boards to every chassis. | ||
| View original record | X819 N2/L11111 REF 69 (vi) Nov.1st 1911 Re Gas-tight floor boards. Mr. Spinney 1-11-11 Will you please make enquiries with regard to fitting gas-tight floor-boards to every chassis, as per attached… | ||
| scan0037 | Meeting minute discussing the feasibility and testing of different floor board designs. | ||
| View original record | X819 Ref. 91 (3) Re Floor Boards. X743 Mr. Spinney 8/12/11 YBB6/DL81211 Minute 3 of the 91st Meeting of the T.C. December 1st. "In reply to Mr. Johnson's note CJ5/T301011, that we fit gastight… | ||
| scan0038 | Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the practicability of a scheme for gas-tight floor boards. | ||
| View original record | Ref 91(iii) Mr Johnson 8/12/11 TBB5/L81211. Re Gas tight floor boards. With reference to your note against minute 3 of the 91st Meeting concerning this matter, the matter stands as follows:- Your note… | ||
| scan0039 | Copy of Minute 3 from the 69th Technical Committee meeting discussing ventilator designs. | ||
| View original record | Copy of Minute 3 of the 69th Meeting of the T.C. Mr. Spinney x879 "Mr. Barrington submitted an extract from the "Motor" of November 14th showing a special form of ventilator fitted to the scuttle of a… | ||
| scan0040 | Committee agreement on incorporating a change into Mr Spinney's design and abandoning the scheme for double floor boards. | ||
| View original record | (2) The Committee agreed that this should be incorporated in Mr Spinney's design. The Committee further agreed that the scheme in hand for double floor boards should be abandoned. WATERMARK: DICKINSON… | ||
| scan0041 | Typed document page discussing a solution to a difficulty concerning a bonnet. | ||
| View original record | (2) the bonnet, - should overcome this difficulty almost entirely. [Watermark] HYDE PARK CROXLEY 1807 DICKINSON BOND | ||
| scan0042 | Meeting minute discussing methods to reduce heat transfer from the engine to the front seats. | ||
| View original record | Ref.101(x1) x879 Copy of minute/11 of the 101st meeting of the T.C. TBB10/L201211. Mr Spinney. 20/12/11 Re Heat in Front Seats. Mr Platford reported that he had been testing the scheme suggested by Mr… | ||
| scan0043 | Minutes of the 84th Meeting, concerning the feasibility of fitting gas-tight floorboards. | ||
| View original record | Mr Johnson 30/12/11 TBB3/D301211 Re Minutes of the 84th Meeting concerning gas-tight floorboards to be fitted at Derby, and over the whole length of the chassis. -------- The Committee were of the… | ||
| scan0044 | Meeting minute regarding the heating of floorboards in the driver's seat. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 106(vii) Mr Spinney 4/1/12 Copy of minute 7 of the 106th meeting of the T.C. TBB5/L4112. D 819. Re Heating of Floor Boards in Drivers Seat. Mr Spinney informed the Committee that he had not yet… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter to M. S. Napier inquiring about a patent for a special ventilation system seen at the Olympia Show. | ||
| View original record | TBB6/L9112. January 9th. 1912. M. S. Napier Esq., Acton Vale, London. W. Dear Sir, We note that you had fitted to your large finished car at the recent Olympia Show, a special system of ventilation to… | ||
| scan0046 | Letter to S. Napier Esq. requesting that he provide the company with required information. | ||
| View original record | S. Napier Esq., (2) January 9th. 1912. We trust we are not troubling you unduly in this matter, and that you will be able to give us the information we require. Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter from D. Napier & Son to Rolls-Royce regarding the bodywork and a ventilating device on a car exhibited at the Olympia Show. | ||
| View original record | CUSTOMERS CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR REPRESENTATIVES AT CUSTOMERS OWN RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY. Telegraphic Address, "MONEYER, LONDON." Telephones: Nos 661 HAMMERSMITH. " 662 " " 663 " COPIED ONLY ORDERS… | ||
| scan0048 | To Mr Spinney relaying Mr Johnson's congratulations on a scheme concerning hot air from the bonnet and front seat heating. | ||
| View original record | Ref. 101(xi) Re Heating in Front Seats. TBB8/L12112. X819 [handwritten] Mr Spinney 12/1/12. Mr Johnson has remarked with reference to your scheme to compel the hot air from the bonnet to escape before… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Messrs D. Napier & Son Ltd. acknowledging receipt of information regarding an Olympia Show Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 2011 D 12-1-12. (300) (ROSE) FILE 3/B TBB10/L12112 Your ref. MSW/B11 January 12th. 1912. Messrs D. Napier & Son. Ltd., Engineers, Acton Vale, London. W. Dear Sirs, We beg to acknowledge receipt of… | ||
| scan0050 | Enquiry to Mulliner Ltd. regarding patents for a car body ventilation system seen at the Olympia Show. | ||
| View original record | TBB/L2212. February 2nd. 1912. Messrs Mulliner Ltd., Bridge Street, Northampton. Dear Sirs, We noticed at the recent Olympia Show, a large "Napier" fitted with a body having a ventilation scheme to… | ||
| scan0051 | Page two of a letter to Messrs Mulliner Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Messrs Mulliner Ltd., -2- February 2nd.1912. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- matter, and that you will be able to provide us with the information we require.… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter to Messrs S. F. Edge Ltd. regarding insulated bodies. | ||
| View original record | TBB6/L9212. February 9th. 1912. Messrs S. F. Edge Ltd., 14, New Burlington Street, London. W. Dear Sirs, Re Insulated Bodies. We beg to thank you for your letter of February 7th concerning the above… | ||
| scan0053 | Requesting a scheme to overcome the heating of the front seats on the 'Sluggard Type of Car'. | ||
| View original record | Ref.CJ27/D27212. Re Sluggard Type of Car. TBB2/L2312. Mr Spinney 2/3/12. Will you kindly get out a scheme to overcome the heating of the front seats of this type of car. The scheme should be on the… | ||
| scan0054 | Ventilators in dashboard open & closed with new scheme of louvres in engine guard. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 516 (2 1/2 H) (X. 435. 14.12.11) G. 2227. X819 Section A/4/12/1500 Description: Ventilators in dashboard open & closed with new scheme of louvres in engine guard. Date: 4/4/12 Report: To see if… | ||
| scan0055 | Committee meeting discussing methods to prevent dust from entering the carburetter. | ||
| View original record | -2- carburetter and making the throttle stick badly during the recent dry and dusty weather. Mr Hives had suggested that a screen should be fitted at the back of the fan to prevent the air which… | ||
| scan0056 | Results of testing a new front floor board isolation scheme. | ||
| View original record | Mr Johnson 21.3.12 Re heating of front floor boards. TBB9/L21312. CT10/C6312 With reference to the attached note) concerning the standardization of the front floor board isolation scheme, we have… | ||
| scan0057 | Difficulties with a scheme and the option of altering existing cars in response to complaints. | ||
| View original record | (2) to overcome this trouble. I do not think the difficulties we have encountered are inherent in the scheme, and I think we should be able to overcome them. It will of course be possible to alter… | ||
| scan0058 | Design of engine guards and an experimental isolation scheme on London-Edinburgh type cars. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Engine guards designed on the CUT & COME AGAIN! R.R 285A (100 m) (X 590. 6.9 12) G 2368. Mr Johnson 23/3/12. Re heating of front floorboards on London-Edinburgh type. TBB2/L23312. In… | ||
| scan0059 | Cooling issue with 'slats' under the bonnet, delaying the dispatch of London-Edinburgh cars. | ||
| View original record | . 235A (100 m) (X 590. 6.2 12) G 2368. of mud and water as our tests show that the trouble does not occur in connec- tion with the "slats" which are used for getting rid of the hot air from under the… | ||
| scan0060 | Successful testing of isolated front floorboards and the design of ventilated undershields. | ||
| View original record | LGE Ventilated undershields TDD8/L13412. Mr Royce Mr Johnson April 13th. 1912. Isolation of front floorboards. --------------------------------- Tests have been carried out with this scheme with very… | ||
| scan0061 | Fitting of new engine guards to the London-Edinburgh type of car and related manufacturing challenges. | ||
| View original record | (2) it is possible without delaying delivery. We are of the opinion that the scrap is negligible when compared with the advantage gained. The new scheme is being fitted to all the London-Edinburgh… | ||
| scan0062 | The implementation of new designs for the last 46 chassis of the 1900 series to avoid scrap. | ||
| View original record | (3) we have the new designs which are at present being made in the D.O. This arrangement will not delay the fitting very considerably, and is I think on the whole advisable, as we can afterward's… | ||
| scan0063 | Isolation of front floorboards. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 512 (2 1/2 H) (X. 435. 14.12.11) G. 2227. X879 Section 1500. Description: Isolation of front floorboards. Date: 16/4/12. REPORT: T.C. 115. Modified design would be complete April 17th. Date:… | ||
| scan0064 | Temperature test results for a 1948 h & E type vehicle under various conditions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (W 730, 17.8.11) G X819 Temperature tests taken on 1948 h & E type scuttle & side doors, 25 m.p.h full throttle & fair wind behind, taken on same roads reading at start & when boiling.… | ||
| scan0065 | Data table of temperature and time readings from a series of cooling system tests under different configurations. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (W 730. 17.8.11) C X819 Atmos. Water Flowboards Time Conditions Temp. Temp. Top Under 21°c | 75° | 30 | 42 | 0 21°c | boiled | 28 | 48 | 5 | Both side guards closed, standard bonnet no… | ||
| scan0066 | Record of temperature readings taken during a hill climb test of an E-type chassis from Macclesfield to the Cat & Fiddle. | ||
| View original record | Tests taken on E type with scuttle & side doors chassis 1948, from Macclesfield to Cat & Fiddle brakes used so as to keep 25 m.p.h full throttle all the way up, Fair wind across. [Columnar Data]… | ||
| scan0067 | Test log sheet recording water temperature against atmospheric temperature under different driving conditions. | ||
| View original record | R.R 148 (20 H) (W. 819 8.9.11) G 1919. Water temperature tests same conditions Atmos Temp Water Temp Thoroubreds Tips side Conditions 13° 71 1/2° Start from Macclesfield Run with whole side 12° 90°… | ||
| scan0068 | Results from temperature tests conducted under the floorboards on various chassis, including a test on Ashbourne Hill. | ||
| View original record | Temperature test taken under the floor boards with thermometer. X819 Taken by Mr Royce and Mr Johnson on Chassis 754 with bonnet, with and without windows. 3500 No appreciable difference in… | ||
| scan0069 | Experiment log recording the temperature of oil in a crankchamber at various times and engine speeds. | ||
| View original record | Experiment on Temperature of oil in Crankchamber. Time | heat of oil.cent. | Power 1250 revs. | Power 1000 revs | Power 1450 revs. | Water constant 40° cent. -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- 11.20 | 25" |… | ||
| scan0070 | Minutes of a meeting discussing the testing and standardization of new engine guards. | ||
| View original record | REF. 114(xv) HYDE & CHISWICK Re Engine Guards. TBB1/L19412. Mr Spinney 19.4.12. Copy of minute 15 of the 114th Meeting of the T.C. ---------- Mr Platford said he had tested that week end, a chassis… | ||
| scan0071 | Log of temperature and performance data taken during a vehicle test run, noting conditions like inclines and crosswinds. | ||
| View original record | ATMOSPHERIC TEMP °C | MILES PEP HOUR | WATER TEMP. | FLOORBOARD TEMP. ON Top. | FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH. | CONDITIONS 15° | 20 | 78° | 19° | 41° | Light running. 15° | 25 | 84° | 18 1/2° | 34° | uphill… | ||
| scan0072 | Temperature test results comparing performance with a filled and unfilled dash during a hill climb. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (W 414. 13.4.11) G Temperature tests with & without dash filled in, 1926 chassis 12" frame. ventilated engine guards. C.A.T. Fiddle from Macclesfield V.F. wound at the back. TABLE… | ||
| scan0073 | Temperature tests on Chassis 1948 concerning the isolation of floorboards. | ||
| View original record | TBB9/L3512. Mr Royce Mr Johnson Re Isolation of floorboards. ----------- Chassis 1948 has been fitted up with the latest scheme of louvred engine guards, and the Experimental Dept. are engaged upon a… | ||
| scan0074 | Further tests on a ventilation scheme. | ||
| View original record | x819 Mr Barrington May 14th 1912. RE VENTILATION SCHEME. Further tests on above as per my report May 9th, same car, tests taken under similar conditions. See attached cards. E.P. | ||
| scan0075 | Log of temperature readings from a series of vehicle ventilation tests. | ||
| View original record | Condition of Ventilation | Atmos temp | Water temp | Floorboards Top | Floorboards under | Time in mins As No 7. 3 louvres on each side guard removed. | 18 | 75 | 22 | 29 | 0 | ⑧ | 18 | boiled | 22 |… | ||
| scan0076 | Ventilation scheme and the fitment of louvred side guards on different car models. | ||
| View original record | MR B arrington for T.C. X819 May 20th.1912 RE VENTILATION SCHEME. Further to my previous reports on this matter, please note that the lourved side guards should show to better advantage on "A"… | ||
| scan0077 | Test report on water and floorboard temperatures with an enclosed engine. | ||
| View original record | A. Barrington X819 [Stamped: JUN 1912] 11/6/12 Test of water and floorboard temperature with the engine enclosed past the fan so that the air drawn through the radiator passes out at the space between… | ||
| scan0078 | Temperature readings for atmosphere, water, and floorboards under different test conditions. | ||
| View original record | Atmos temp. Water temp. Floorbds temp underneath. Floorbds. temp on top. 64 F 76 C 25. C 20.5 C 65 80 27. 20.5 21. 65 78 27. 22. 64 78 28. 22. 65 79. 29. 2. 25 miles per hour full load otherwise as… | ||
| scan0079 | Tabulated temperature readings for atmospheric, water, and floorboard conditions under two different test setups. | ||
| View original record | 2. W Atmos temp. Water temp. Floorbds temp underneath. Floorbds temp on top. 66 F 81 C 30 C 23 C 66 86 31 22 67 89 32 22 67 93 32 22 67 96 33 22.5 67 Boiling 34 22.5 3. As No.2, but without bonnet,… | ||
| scan0080 | Temperature readings for atmosphere, water, and floorboards related to a radiator test. | ||
| View original record | Atmos temp. Water temp. Floorboards temp underneath, Floorboards temp on top, 68 F 82c 30c 24.5c 68 85 30 24. 68 88 30 23.5 68 90 30 23.5 68 92 30 24 68 94 30.5 24. 68 96 30.5 24. 68 Boiling 31. 24 4.… | ||
| scan0081 | Cause of unpleasantly warm floorboards in a chassis due to hot air from the engine. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 842 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0082 | Departmental memo discussing the efficiency of a ventilation scheme and tests on chassis 1948. | ||
| View original record | .475 (50 H) (X 842. 16.4.12) E.P. 1658. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0083 | Ventilation scheme detailing tests carried out on chassis 1948. | ||
| View original record | X819 TOP Mr Barrington for Technical Committee. May 9th 1912. REPORT ON VENTILATION SCHEME. I have taken tests of chassis 1948 and have obtained the following figures, the conditions were the same in… | ||
| scan0084 | Description of the methodology for temperature testing and the unreliability of floorboard temperature readings. | ||
| View original record | Each test was taken with the engine running until same temperature of water was reached, car was then started under conditions as above stated, and records taken every minute. Tests were stopped when… | ||
| scan0085 | Tests regarding bonnet ventilation to reduce water temperature and keep floorboards cool. | ||
| View original record | V There is however sufficient difference in the temperature readings to show the advantage of this scheme. I have had these tests confirmed and found O.K. [handwritten: to a few degrees] and have also… | ||
| scan0086 | Underbody airflow and ventilation to prevent exhaust fumes and road dirt from entering the vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 3 the above conditions is reduced by 58%, consequently I think that as soon as it is considered that the construction of the side guards is satisfactory the scheme should commence to be used. I… | ||
| scan0087 | Log of temperature readings for atmosphere, water, and floorboards. | ||
| View original record | Atmospheric Temp: A 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 15½° 15° 15° 15° 15° 15° B 16° 16° 15° 15° 14½° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° Water Temp: 41½° 43° 48° 82½° 85° 88½° 90° 91½° 94° 95° 94° 41½° 43° 48° 82° 85° 88° 90°… | ||
| scan0088 | Log of ventilation test results under different engine bay conditions. | ||
| View original record | Condition of Ventilation Atmos temp. | Water temp | Floorboards Top | under. | Time in mins ① Dash open to carburettor side engine guards fitted, 3 louvres out of exhaust side engine guards louvred… | ||
| scan0089 | From F.H. Royce to Claude Johnson regarding floorboard conditions and water overheating in car 1649. | ||
| View original record | Mr Wormald T.C. Seen 22/5/12 Le Canadel 17th May 1912 Mr Claude Johnson from F H.R. With reference to car 1649. The floorboard conditions of this car are undoubtedly much cooler than those of ours or… | ||
| scan0090 | Testing and decision on standardizing the isolation of front floorboards. | ||
| View original record | TBB15/L20512. May 20th. 1912. Mr Royce Mr Johnson. Re Isolation of Front Floorboards. Mr Platford has completed his tests with this scheme and the results were forwarded to Mr Royce on May 15th. We… | ||
| scan0091 | Summary of tests on dashboard modifications affecting vehicle temperature and interior smells. | ||
| View original record | 18 / CHASSIS 1926 GENERAL SUMMARY General summary:- The filling in of the dashboard certainly increases the tendency of the water to boil as compared with the dashboard open and also the side louvres… | ||
| scan0092 | Departmental memo regarding a ventilation scheme and the issue of heat and fumes from the floorboards of car 1649. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Barrington. DATE. 6.6.12… | ||
| scan0093 | Departmental memo detailing test results and issues with a new Bosch magneto, R.B.F. ball bearings, air pump, and cut out mechanism. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 737. 18.3.12) E.P 1493. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0094 | Departmental memo detailing issues and potential modifications for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | S.R. 475 (50 H) (X 737. 18.3.12) E.P 1493. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0095 | Departmental memo detailing issues with the dynamo drive, lamp failures, and frame strut performance. | ||
| View original record | R 425 (50 H) (X 737. 18.3.12) E.P 1493. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. [Handwritten note in margin: Lighting… | ||
| scan0096 | Departmental memo discussing the effects of body and frame rigidity on car springing performance during testing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 737. 18.3.12) E.P 1493. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0097 | Scheme for ventilating the front floorboards to reduce underfloor pressure and prevent fumes from entering the cabin. | ||
| View original record | REF. 121(iv) Re ventilation of front floorboards. TBB1/L10612 Mr Spinney 10.6.12. Will you kindly get out a scheme for ensuring that the pressure underneath the floorboards is less than that above the… | ||
| scan0098 | Typed document page, numbered as page 2, with a partial sentence. | ||
| View original record | -2- with it into the front seat space. | ||
| scan0099 | The results of tests concerning the heating of floorboards on chassis 1948. | ||
| View original record | TBB6/L17612. June 17th. 1912. Mr Royce Re Heating of Floorboards. With reference to your note dated June 12th in which you state - "I have not yet heard what advantage arises from louvred undershields… | ||
| scan0100 | Temperature comparison tests between two dashboard configurations with different louvred guards. | ||
| View original record | 2. Dashboard open, new type louvred side guards. Standard bonnet. | | Atmospheric temperature | Water temperature | Floorboards. top underneath | Time |… | ||
| scan0101 | Cover note sending a copy of Mr. Royce's note concerning the heating of floorboards. | ||
| View original record | Mr Spinney 21.6.12. TBB3/L21612. I send you herewith copy of Mr Royce's note dated June 19th concerning the heating of floorboards. | ||
| scan0102 | Mr. Royce's opinion on the ventilation of floorboards and dashboards. | ||
| View original record | XC 819. Re Ventilation of Floorboards. TBB4/L22612. Mr Johnson 22.6.12. File Mr Royce's note of June 19th indicates that he is of the opinion that our recent decision to adopt the closed in dashboard… | ||
| scan0103 | Cover letter to Mr Spinney enclosing copies of minutes from T.C. meetings. | ||
| View original record | Copy. TBB1/L28612. Mr Spinney 28.6.12. I send you herewith copies of the following minutes of the T.C. meetings. Minute 1 of the 122nd meeting and minute 122(1) of the 123rd meeting re Failure of… | ||
| scan0104 | Report card on body ventilation tests and their results. | ||
| View original record | Description: Body Ventilation (See reports in T D office) Section: 3500 X819 REPORT 1 Date: 25/6/12 Report: Temp. test to be taken in body with & without front screen lowered. 1714 allotted for this.… | ||
| scan0105 | Results of ventilation tests on a totally enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Mr Barrington July 1st 1912. RE VENTILATION TESTS. I had made a series of tests on 1926 car fitted with totally enclosed Limousine and have detailed results as follows:- In the following results the… | ||
| scan0106 | Temperature readings taken inside a vehicle body during a test, with accompanying observations. | ||
| View original record | (Handwritten) 2 air temperatures taken when standing (Typed) body this was taken by thermometer being attached so that the bulb projected just below the scuttle. I have also made some remarks… | ||
| scan0107 | Test report on vehicle temperatures and issues under specific operating conditions. | ||
| View original record | 3/ 2. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred. Dashboard ventilators closed, all side windows open. Temp Body Water Time Air Floorbs. Temp. temp under temp. full power. 52 32 70 10 18 65… | ||
| scan0108 | Test results documenting various temperature readings within a vehicle under specific conditions. | ||
| View original record | 4/ 3. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred, Dashboard ventilators closed, front two side windows open. Temp Body Water Time Air floorbds. temp. temp under temp. full power. 51 36 70 10… | ||
| scan0109 | Test results for temperature readings with specific dashboard, guard, and window settings, noting a bad draught. | ||
| View original record | 5/ 4. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred, dashboard ventilators closed, both front windows open, only. Temp Floorbs. Body Temp. Water temp. Time under full power. Air temp. 49 18 70… | ||
| scan0110 | Test results for temperature readings under specific vehicle ventilation conditions, noting a bad draught. | ||
| View original record | 6/ 5. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred, dashboard ventilators closed, xxxx side windows closed. front windows open only. Temp Floorboards. Body Temp. Water temp. Time under full… | ||
| scan0111 | Test report recording vehicle temperatures and airflow readings under specific test conditions. | ||
| View original record | 7/ 6. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred, dashboard ventilators above floorboards open, front two side windows open. only Temp. Floorbs. -Body temp. Water temp. Time under full power.… | ||
| scan0112 | Test results for temperatures with specific dashboard, guard, and ventilator configurations. | ||
| View original record | 8/ 7. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred, ventilators above floorboards closed, front two side windows open, dashboard ventilators under floorboards taken right out, ie leaving holes… | ||
| scan0113 | General summary of tests on water temperature and body ventilation. | ||
| View original record | 9/ General summary of the above tests show 1. That the water temperature is unaffected by various means of body ventilation ( dashboard not being filled in and side engine guards being louvred during… | ||
| scan0114 | The effect of dashboard ventilators on interior temperature and smells from hot oil. | ||
| View original record | 10 conditions such as engine running light load or car running at high speeds. 3. The dashboard ventilators do not materially affect the general condition but [strikethrough] those under the… | ||
| scan0115 | Log of temperature readings from a vehicle test with ventilators and windows closed. | ||
| View original record | 11 1. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, Ventilators closed, all windows closed. Temp. Floorbs. Body. Temp. Water temp. Time under full power. Air temp. 41 29 70 8½ mins 18 49 28 boil 18 No… | ||
| scan0116 | Test results for temperature and performance with a filled-in dashboard, closed ventilators, and open windows. | ||
| View original record | 12 2. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, dashboard ventilators closed, all side windows open. Temp Floorbds. Body Temp. Water temp. Time under full power. Air temp. 34 25 70 9 1/2 18 41 31 1/2… | ||
| scan0117 | Temperature readings from a vehicle test with specific dashboard and window configurations. | ||
| View original record | 13 i 3. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, dashboard ventilators closed, front two side windows open only. Temp Floorbrds. Body temp. Water temp. Time under full power. Air temp. 32 22 70 9½ 13… | ||
| scan0118 | Test results recording temperatures and timings under specific dashboard and window configurations. | ||
| View original record | 174 4. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, dashboard ventilators closed, front two side windows open and both front windows open. Temp Floorbs. Body Temp. Water temp. Time Under full power. Air… | ||
| scan0119 | Test results for vehicle temperatures with specific dashboard, ventilator, and window configurations. | ||
| View original record | 15 5. Dahboard filled in, louvred side guards dashboard ventilators closed, side windows closed, front windows open. Temp Floorbds. Body Temp. Water temp. Time under full power. Air temp. 34 18 70 8… | ||
| scan0120 | Temperature readings under specific vehicle configuration and operating conditions. | ||
| View original record | 16 6. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, dashboard ventilators above floorboards open. front two side windows open only. Temp Floorbd. Body temp. Water temp. Time under full power. Air temp. 29… | ||
| scan0121 | Vehicle ventilation and temperature test with dashboard modifications. | ||
| View original record | 17 7. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, Dashboard ventilators above floorboards closed, ventilators under floorboards taken right out. front two side windows open only. Temp Floorboards. Body.… | ||
| scan0122 | Departmental memo to Mr Royce regarding tests on a ventilation scheme, including dashboard and engine guard modifications. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Re Ventilation Scheme. Mr… | ||
| scan0123 | Page 2 of a departmental memo regarding the testing of a scheme. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0124 | Ventilation tests on a 1926 enclosed Limousine, detailing temperature readings under full load conditions. | ||
| View original record | Ventilation Tests. I have had made a series of tests on 1926 car fitted with totally enclosed Limousine and have detailed results as follows :- In the following results the conditions of the tests… | ||
| scan0125 | Test report detailing vehicle temperature and draught conditions under different ventilation configurations. | ||
| View original record | 2. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred, dashboard ventilators closed, all side windows open. Floorboards temperature | Body temperature | Water temperature | Time under full power |… | ||
| scan0126 | Test results for vehicle cabin temperature, smell, and draught under various ventilation configurations. | ||
| View original record | 5. Dashboard not filled in, engine side guards louvred, dashboard ventilators closed, front windows open only. Side window closed. | Floorboards temperature | Body temperature | Water temperature |… | ||
| scan0127 | General summary of tests concerning vehicle body ventilation, internal temperatures, and air quality. | ||
| View original record | General summary of the above tests show 1. That the water temperature is unaffected by various means of body ventilation (dashboard not being filled in and side engine guards being louvred during all… | ||
| scan0128 | Test results for in-car temperatures and conditions under various ventilation settings. | ||
| View original record | when excessively used. Tests with dashboard filled in, same car. Conditions as before. 1. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, ventilators closed, all windows closed. Floorboard temperature |… | ||
| scan0129 | Test data on vehicle body temperatures and airflow under various ventilation configurations. | ||
| View original record | 4. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, dashboard ventilators closed, front two side windows open and both front windows open. | Floorboard temperature | Body temperature | Water temperature |… | ||
| scan0130 | Departmental memo discussing test results for a new ventilation scheme and seeking approval to proceed. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES; 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0131 | Departmental memo discussing the decision not to adopt a closed dashboard in favour of an open dash for improved cooling. | ||
| View original record | 22.5.12) E.P. 1898. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. TBB… | ||
| scan0132 | Departmental memo regarding fitting adjustable side louvres for ventilation to the London-Edinburgh car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 247. 30.4.12) E.P. 1769. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| scan0133 | Hand-drawn sketches of a building's front elevation and perspective view, including a detail of an open/shut mechanism. | ||
| View original record | open shut front elevation | ||
| scan0134 | Instruction to make the closed dashboard a standard feature following Mr. Royce's approval. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 247. 30.4.12) E.P. 1769. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| scan0135 | Departmental memo confirming Mr. Royce's approval to make a new ventilation scheme and closed-in dashboard standard. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| scan0136 | Fitting of projecting ventilators or louvres to the scuttle of London-Edinburgh type cars. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top: Sent to Mr R. 1.8.12. Handwritten top: not yet heard 22.8 Handwritten left: x819 Mr Nadin Mr Spinney 11.7.12. Re London-Edinburgh type cars. TBB2/L11712. Mr Johnson is anxious to have… | ||
| scan0137 | Issue of mud entering the flywheel guard and a request to reduce the size of a slot. | ||
| View original record | Re Mud entering slot in Flywheel Guard TBB1/L9812. Mr Spinney 9.8.12. To confirm my conversation with you last week end, will you please go into the matter of reducing the size of the slot provided at… | ||
| scan0138 | Test notes for a ventilation scheme assessing engine cooling performance with and without a dash extension. | ||
| View original record | X819 3500 Ventilation scheme. 28.8.12 Car no 1926 Max HP 44 12" frame. Axle Ratio 16x52 Tested on Brooklands by Mr Hives 24.8.12 Speed 58 m.p.h. with Dash: extension water boiled after 3 miles. Speed… | ||
| scan0139 | Design approval for the ventilation of scuttle dashes on L. to E. Cars. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Johnson DATE. 12.9.12. Re… | ||
| scan0140 | Mr. Royce's objections to a submitted ventilator design for L to E Cars. | ||
| View original record | Re Ventilators for Scuttle-Dash on L to E Cars. TBB1/L28912. Mr Spinney. Mr Royce is not satisfied with the design submitted (F2636) and wishes you to again go into the matter. The objections he… | ||
| scan0141 | Suggestions for design modifications, including a recommendation from Mr Royce for a fan-shaped guard for doors. | ||
| View original record | -2- Cannot this be modified in some way to increase its efficiency ? 4. He recommends that the doors should be made of sheet metal. Mr Royce suggests that a simple scheme for keeping the door open or… | ||
| scan0142 | On tests conducted to find the difference in cooling water temperature with the dashboard open and closed. | ||
| View original record | N5/B41012. Re Temperature of Cooling Water. Mr Elliott Mr Wormald Mr Platford Mr Bailey Mr Barrington Mr Spinney 4-10-12 Mr Johnson carried out a number of tests whilst on the Continent with a view to… | ||
| scan0143 | Sending particulars of tests carried out on the cooling system. | ||
| View original record | Mr Elliott. Mr Wormald. Mr Platford. Mr Bailey. Mr Spinney. Mr Nadin W.M. 15 OCT 1912 RECEIVED 4 - 10 TBB7/L151012. I send you herewith particulars of some tests carried out under Mr Johnson's… | ||
| scan0144 | Departmental memo concerning modifications to improve airflow under the dashboard. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (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… | ||
| scan0145 | To Mr Spinney forwarding a copy of Mr Johnson's note regarding passing air under the dash. | ||
| View original record | Mr Spinney 21-10-12. TBB8/L211012. I send you herewith copy of Mr Johnson's note CJ18/D191012 re question of passing air under dash in greater quantities. B'K 332v (100M) (IT 100 12 8 13) W 36113 | ||
| scan0146 | Letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. Johnson giving his opinion on the ventilation arrangement for Lord Dunraven's car 1420. | ||
| View original record | Copy. FHR4/H211012 GRAND HOTEL DU CANADEL, Par le Lavandou, (VAR) 21st October 1912. Mr Johnson. With reference to the attached correspondence re Lord Dunraven's car 1420. I do not know whether this… | ||
| scan0147 | To Mr. Spinney requesting the preparation of a scheme for ventilators in the scuttle dash for L-E Cars. | ||
| View original record | Re Ventilators in scuttle dash for L-E Cars. Mr Spinney 31/10/12 TBB6/L311012 I send you herewith Mr Royce's note dated October 25th concerning the above matter. Will you please prepare a scheme in… | ||
| scan0148 | Cover letter for correspondence concerning scuttle dash ventilators fitted to Lord Dunraven's car. | ||
| View original record | W. to S. Mr Oldham. x819 Re Scuttle Ventilator on Lord Dunraven's Car No.1420 5-11-12 TBB7/L51112 In accordance with Mr Johnson's instructions I send you herewith some correspondence, including Mr… | ||
| scan0149 | Discontinuation of dashboard ventilators on Colonial cars with louvred bonnets. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top: W. Platford N5/B71112. Handwritten top right stamp: T NOV 1912 Re Dashboard. Handwritten: Ventilator on Colonial cars Mr Spinney Mr Bailey Mr Wormald Mr Barrington 7-11-12 It has been… | ||
| scan0150 | Discontinuation of dashboard ventilators on cars fitted with louvred bonnets. | ||
| View original record | N5/B71112 Mr Spinney Mr Bailey [Strikethrough] Mr Wormald [Strikethrough] Mr Barrington x819 7-11-12 Re Dashboard It has been pointed out that the ventilators in the dashboard, when used in… | ||
| scan0151 | The discontinuation of dashboard ventilators on cars with louvred bonnets. | ||
| View original record | Stamped Text (top left): NOV DESPATCHED 7 1912 Stamped Text (top right): W.M. #12 RECEIVED 7 1912 Reference: N5/B71112 Struck-through recipients: Mr Spinney Mr Bailey Mr Wormald Mr Barrington Date:… | ||
| scan0152 | Discontinuation of dashboard ventilators on cars fitted with louvred bonnets. | ||
| View original record | N5/B71112 Re Dashboard [Struck through: Mr Spinney] [Struck through: Mr Bailey] [Struck through: Mr Wormald] [Struck through: Mr Barrington] 7-11-12 It has been pointed out that the ventilators in the… | ||
| scan0153 | Test report on the effects of a filled-in dashboard on vehicle temperatures and smells. | ||
| View original record | 7. Dashboard filled in, louvred side guards, dashboard ventilators above floorboards closed, ventilators under floorboards taken right out, front two side windows open only. Floorboard temperature:… | ||
| scan0154 | Departmental memo discussing the use and positioning of dashboard ventilators on Colonial cars. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Nadin DATE. 7-11-12 Re… | ||
| scan0155 | Departmental memo discussing alterations to a side lamp bracket and the need for dashboard ventilation. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (C/o H) (LL. 556. 26.8.12) E.P. 2385. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of… | ||
| scan0156 | Forwarding Mr Royce's note regarding ventilators for the scuttles of an L-E type car. | ||
| View original record | Mr Spinney 9-11-12 TBB6/L91112 I send you herewith Mr Royce's note FHR5/H281012 re ventilators for scuttles of L-E type car. | ||
| scan0157 | Departmental memo to Mr Barrington regarding dashboard ventilators. | ||
| 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). N10/B191112 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for… | ||
| scan0158 | Instruction to fit a second set of circular ventilators to an experimental car to prevent hot air from entering the front floor space. | ||
| View original record | Re Ventilators in Dashboard. Mr Spinney 21-11-12 TBB18/L211112 Will you please instruct one of the Experimental cars to be fitted with a second set of circular ventilators in a higher position, so… | ||
| scan0159 | Instructions for covering the front floorboards of chassis 1718 with special cork board material. | ||
| View original record | Re Special Cork Board Covering for Front Floorboards. Mr Spinney 2-12-12 TBB4/L21212. Will you please instruct the works to cover the front floorboards of chassis 1718 with special cork board… | ||
| scan0160 | Extract describing a method for ventilating front seats by slightly opening the rear-hinged front doors. | ||
| View original record | x819 Extract from WDA/Hy/L 24/11/13 in XY93 A point worth noting is that the front side doors, which are hinged at the rear end, can be opened two or three inches and fixed in that position by means… | ||
| scan0161 | Special parts fitted to chassis 2100E, focusing on a proposed new method for creating bonnet louvres to improve ventilation. | ||
| View original record | TBB3/L41212 December 4th 1912. Report on Special Parts fitted to chassis 2100E. 3. VENTILATION SCHEME :- An open dashboard and louvred side guards and louvred bonnet are fitted. I should like to draw… | ||
| scan0162 | Design for scuttle dash ventilators for L-E cars and proposing an alternative operating mechanism. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A 100 m) (P.P. 66. 26.10.12 G 2059. x819 Re Ventilators in Scuttle Dash for L-E cars. Mr Royce 9-12-12 TBB10/L91212 I send you herewith 2 prints of Mr Spinney's design to your suggestion… | ||
| scan0163 | Continued discussion on a door mechanism involving levers and floorboards. | ||
| View original record | TBB10/L91212 (contd) -2- downward and attaching the levers to the ends underneath the floorboards. A similar mechanism could then be used with the lever projecting through the floorboards in a similar… | ||
| scan0164 | Temperature test results for a car with and without a lagged exhaust box over a 20-mile course. | ||
| View original record | TEMPERATURE TEST X819 23.10.12. 3500 Temperature tests 1914 with + without lagged exhaust box. No dash-board extension in, 5 minute readings over 20 miles at average speed of 30 m.p.h. Sunshine,… | ||
| scan0165 | To Mr. Spinney regarding the design of louvred undersheets for engine ventilation. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: 819 Handwritten: X6279 Mr Spinney 16-12-12 TBB7/L161212 Re Engine Ventilation. I send you herewith a copy of Mr Royce's note FHR2/H111212 headed "Re Radiators". Will you please proceed… | ||
| scan0166 | Operating mechanism for ventilators of the L-E Scuttle Dash. | ||
| View original record | Mr Spinney 30-12-12 TBB2/L301212 Re Operating Mechanism for ventilators of L-E Scuttle Dash. With reference to Mr Royce's note FHR3/H161212, Mr Johnson hopes that nothing will be fitted which will… | ||
| scan0167 | Instruction regarding ventilators in the scuttle dash for L-E cars. | ||
| View original record | Re Ventilators in Scuttle dash for L-E Cars. Mr Spinney 30-12-12 TBB7/L301212 I send you herewith copy of Mr Royce's note FHR3/H161212. Will you kindly proceed as Mr Royce instructs. | ||
| scan0168 | Internal memorandum forwarding a letter about overheating and requesting remarks. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 661 (20 H) (XX. 33. 30/6/13) Bm. 720.2349. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR, DERBY." TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| scan0169 | Customer letter complaining about heat in car number 1366, attributing it to a lack of ventilators. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Knockaloe, Bromborough, Cheshire. 30th June.1914. Dear Sirs, Yours of today Wor/HS12/M29614. Car No. 1366. The body on car is a Barker with the usual front like this It has no ventilators and… | ||
| scan0170 | The problem of heat in the floorboards and suggestions for resolution, including the use of bonnets with shutters. | ||
| View original record | X.3499 COPY To J. from R. Copy to Wor R15/P 17. 7. 14. With reference to heat in the floor boards, I think this matter has been in the hands of the Experimental Dept. for a long time without very much… | ||
| scan0171 | To Mr. Hives requesting a report on the over-heating of floorboards. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr11/L22714. Re Over-heating of Floorboards. X.819 Mr Hives. 22-7-14. With reference to Mr Royce's memo R15/P 17.7.14, Mr Johnson wishes you to report how you think advantage might be taken of… | ||
| scan0172 | Log of four temperature tests performed on Ashbourne Hill under varying conditions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (5 H) (M.C. 6599. 16.3.08) G. 5639. X 819 2000 3500 Temperature Test on Ashbourne Hill by Lowe. 30/8/08 1st Test. Scoop, Asbestos & Windows closed. Start. Front 49° C. Rear 29° C. Finish. "… | ||
| scan0173 | Temperature tests on a car, comparing results with windows open versus shut, and with asbestos proofing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (gH) (M.C. 6599. 16.3.08) G. 5639. X819 After lunch Probably car not warm under body. 5th Test. Standard car Windows shut. Start Front 49°C. Rear 27°C. Finish " 52°C. " 40°C. 6th Test.… | ||
| scan0174 | From a heat test on Ashbourne Hill, recording footboard and water temperatures. | ||
| View original record | Heat test. Ashbourne Hill. Aug 24/08 3500 [crossed out text] most. drottam. Windows closed. Car standing still at the bottom of the hill? Footboard 62.5 Water 77.0 still running - at top of hill 74.… | ||
| scan0175 | Fitting of ventilators to address heat in the fore-part of the car, including modifications for post-war models. | ||
| View original record | COPY BY/JH23/P15.5.19. To Mr. Oldham. from BY/JH. re Ventilators The question of heat in the fore-part of the car has been continually before our notice. We recommend that ventilators should be fitted… | ||
| scan0176 | Delivery timelines and proposing large scuttle ventilators to address hot floorboards on a 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. C.O.P.Y. EH2/LG.5.619. To R. from EH. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. ----------- X.2565 X. 819 - RE 40/50 CHASSIS. With reference to the… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter concerning an overheating problem in a London-Edinburgh car and a proposed cooling modification. | ||
| View original record | X819 FJ TELEPHONE No. GERRARD 1654. 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. Grand Hotel Neues Kurhaus, Levico, South Tyrol. Sept. 6th., 1912. Mr. Barrington, Derby. In my London-Edinburgh car, ahe footboards… | ||
| scan0178 | And sketch concerning louvres for an Edinburgh type model. | ||
| View original record | Louvres for Edinburgh type [Faint background text:] TYPE B V M K S C A M [Stamped number:] 171 | ||
| scan0179 | Issue of heat in the front of cars and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | COPY LHS17/JW20.5.19. S/W. RE HEAT IN FRONT PART OF CARS I have seen your memo BY/JH23/P15.5.19., addressed to Mr. Oldham, headed "Ventilators". This matter was carefully discussed at the… | ||
| scan0180 | The temperature of floor boards and the suggestion to use scuttle dash ventilation for cooling. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. c. to BN. c to EH. R4/G2.6.19. X.819- RE TEMPERATURE OF FLOOR BOARDS With reference to the temperature of the floor boards, you will remember that some very long time ago we were much… | ||
| scan0181 | Methods to improve the cooling of the front seat space by addressing heat from a vacuum effect and proposing ventilation solutions. | ||
| View original record | Da. from Bn. Copy to R. EH. Sp. X819 Bn5/27.6.19 X819 DE COOLING OF FRONT SEAT SPACE. The discomfort experienced during warm weather from the heat in the front seat space is, as you know, reoccurring,… | ||
| scan0182 | Reply to Lord Herbert Scott in light of Mr. Royce's remarks. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 p (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G. 2244 BN. from BY. X.819 BY6/P13.6.19. I have received the attached memo from Lord Herbert Scott, LHS17/JW20.5.19. - in view of Mr. Royce's remarks with… | ||
| scan0183 | Cooling of the front seat space by insulating the dashboard. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: New light on a now musty subject Da. from BN. c. to R. c. to EH. c. to Sp. Copied a forecast of things to come X.819 Typed: RE COOLING OF FRONT SEAT SPACE. Further to Bn5/27.6.19. Mr.… | ||
| scan0184 | Use of insulating material on the dashboard to reduce heat transfer to the front seat space. | ||
| View original record | Da. from BN. c. to R. c. to EH. c. to Sp. X. 819 Bn13/W2.7.19. X.3973 - RE COOLING OF FRONT SEAT SPACE. X.819. Further to Bn5/27.6.19 Mr. Spinney reminds me that we also agreed to try the effect of… | ||
| scan0185 | Chassis ventilation issues and upcoming wiring modifications for chassis 1.E.X. | ||
| View original record | X.819 -10- Chassis 1.E.X. Ventilation Bn5/W28.7.19. contd. attempt to have this altered. This is particularly noticeable with the outside brake lever. The heat in the front seat space was very… | ||
| scan0186 | Extract from Coachbuilders Conference No. 6 regarding the ventilation of the scuttle. | ||
| View original record | Oct. 8th 1919 Extract from:- Coachbuilders Conference No. 6. Held at Conduit Street on the 26th September 1919, at 3 p.m. ---------------------- X. 819. (5) Ventilation of Scuttle. Lord Herbert Scott… | ||
| scan0187 | Suggestion to experimentally measure the floor temperature of a closed car to diagnose the sources of heat. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- SEE ORIGINAL FOR SKETCH. In order that we may further discuss the subject with R. we would like to have your views, and suggest that it might be wise for you to try experimentally to… | ||
| scan0188 | Complaint about excessive heat under the scuttle of the 10,000 miles trials car and proposed ventilation solutions. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL. 2EX To CJ. From Hs. C19 c. to R. Hs2/LG11.3.20. X 3743 RE. 10,000 MILES TRIALS CAR. X 819 2EX With reference to BJ's complaint of heat under the scuttle on the above car. The scuttle… | ||
| scan0189 | Causes and potential solutions for fumes entering the covered bodies of cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EP. c. to Bn. c. to BY. c. to Da. X819 EP KNOCKS #s EP11/F24.4.20. X.3908 - RE. FUMES INSIDE COVERED BODIES. X.858. X.819 With reference to my complaint re. the above, I should mentioned be… | ||
| scan0190 | Issue of heat coming up through the footboards into the front seats and how to address it. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten]: X819 [Handwritten]: Hs [Stamped]: 9 JUN 1922 BJ. from BY. c. Pn. c. Hs. BY6-P9.6.22. HEAT IN FRONT SEATS COMING UP THROUGH FOOTBOARDS. [Stamped]: REC'D With reference to BJ2/H1622 and… | ||