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Fitment of buttress tread Dunlop tyres on Phantom II spare wheel carriers.30th Oct 1929Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page074
Weight distribution and steering effects of mounting spare wheels at the rear of cars, referencing a specific case for H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.26th Nov 1939Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page075
Rear wheel carrier modifications to accommodate different tyre sizes and the impact on coachwork.12th Oct 1929Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page076
Letter discussing a strategy for stocking Phantom II chassis with various spare wheel and luggage carrier configurations for Australian agents.30th Dec 1920Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page077
New design for the Phantom II rear wheel carrier hub bracket.16th Jan 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page078
Modifications required for a spare wheel carrier for 7' section tyres.3rd Feb 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page079
Design issue with the conical distance piece for the side spare wheel carrier.14th Jul 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page080
Sub-frames, spare wheels, and chassis blueprints for the Phantom II chassis in relation to the American Company.1st Sep 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page081
Inquiry regarding the supply status of blueprints requested by Mr. Beaver.2nd Sep 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page082
Tests on the Phantom II chassis regarding the subframe mounting and body 'boom'.3rd Sep 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page083
The advantages of a car subframe and the placement of spare wheels.5th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page084
Percentage of Phantom II cars carrying spare wheels at the rear.5th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page085
Proportion of cars with rear-mounted versus side-mounted spare wheels, citing Phantom II and 20/25 chassis statistics.5th Sep 1930Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page086
Testing side spare wheel carriers to reduce movement and engine vibration on chassis 20-EX.5th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page087
On modifying side spare wheel carriers to address issues caused by removing rear engine feet.5th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page088
Frame rigidity and the design of brackets for side wheel carriers on 20/25 HP and Phantom II models.10th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page089
Parts list to be put in hand for stiffening the 40/50 HP chassis side spare wheel carrier.27th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page090
Body booms and the effects of removing rear engine feet on car model 18-EX.31th Mar 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page091
Standardisation of side-mounted spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II and 20/25 HP models.4th May 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page092
Programme for the design and standardisation of wheel carriers and luggage grids for P.2 and 20/25 series cars.7th May 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page093
Recommendations for spare wheel carrying positions and equipment.7th May 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page094
Forwarding documents regarding the present position on spare wheel carriers and awaiting information to decide on future equipment.7th May 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page095
Design of luggage grids and wheel carriers for the N.2 series chassis.5th May 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page096
Wheel carrier and luggage grid options for the back end of the 20/25 chassis.5th May 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page097
Requesting an urgent design for a side spare wheel carrier stay for cars with Diamond engine mounting.25th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page098
Methods for steadying the side wheel carrier.26th Jun 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page099
Page discussing a potential request from the Sales department regarding the 20/25 HP car.2nd Jul 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page100
Experimental fitting of a stiffener for the side spare wheel carrier support.2nd Jul 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page101
Proposed frame triangulation to stiffen the right-hand side spare wheel carrier for the 20/25 model.1st Jul 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page102
Index of files relating to V-tubes, designs, and broken parts for the 25 HP and Phantom II models.8th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page103
Solutions for side wheel carrier unsteadiness, proposing new tests and mounting configurations.8th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page104
Drawing and notes regarding a stay bracket attached to a flange and web.25th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page105
The standardisation of the diamond mounting on the Phantom II and the resulting need for frame reinforcement.25th Sep 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page106
Outlining design considerations for a spare wheel carrier and diamond engine mounting for the Sphone EV.5th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page107
Necessity of a side spare wheel carrier to prevent frame 'jellying'.9th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page108
Correspondence regarding failures of side wheel carrier stays and proposed solutions for twisting chassis frames.14th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page109
Unsteadiness of the side wheel carrier and the conflict between a proposed fix and future design requirements for longer bonnets.14th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page110
Requesting another set of side spare wheel bracket supports for a road test on the 20-EX model.19th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page111
Tests conducted to eliminate flapping and pedal oscillation caused by side spare wheel carriers.20th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page112
The modification and testing of spare wheel mounting brackets to prevent noise and movement.9th Aug 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page113
Experiments on side spare wheel carriers for the 25 HP and 40/50 models.20th Oct 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page114
Standardisation of chassis parts for spare wheel carriers on the side.5th May 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page115
Standardization form for chassis parts detailing new part fitment for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models.21th Aug 1921Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page116
Fitting an internal support for side spare wheel carriers to car 20-EX.3rd Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page117
Changing the scheme for internal support for side spare wheel carriers on car 20-EX.3rd Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page118
Requesting a report on schemes for steadying side wheel carriers on P.2 and 25HP models.10th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page119
Standardisation of bonnets and side wheel carrier stays for the 25 HP and P.2 models.21th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page120
Standardisation of longer bonnets for cars.21th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page121
Deflection tests and proposed improvements for internal supports on side spare wheel carriers.30th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page122
Deflection tests on a bumper chassis, focusing on frame movement reduction and bracket design for 25HP and P.2 models.30th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page123
Blueprint of the test apparatus for a 25 HP side spare wheel bracket.30th Dec 1931Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page124
Blueprint diagram illustrating a clutch pedal mechanism.6th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page125
Request for a report on the satisfactory operation of the pedals and wheel carrier on the 20-EX chassis.6th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page126
The testing of side spare wheel carrier supports and their effect on cantilever pedals for a 20-25K car.8th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page127
Fitting of supports for side spare wheel carriers, from the 89th chassis in the N.2 series.16th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page128
Standardisation of chassis parts for a concealed support for side spare wheel carriers.12th Apr 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page129
The standardization of a chassis part, including costs and approvals.23th Apr 1921Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page130
Broken bolts on a Phantom II wheel carrier and a proposed increase in bolt size.7th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page131
Modification to the Phantom II chassis spare wheel carrier stiffener bolts.12th Jul 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page132
Standardisation of side spare wheel carriers with steadying stays, replacing 5/16' bolts with 3/8' bolts.12th Aug 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page133
Standardisation report for replacing the 'S.G.' Rolls valve guide with a new bearing type.1st Jun 1932Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page134
Vibration issues with the Phantom II spare wheel carrier and a request for a reinforcement solution.3rd Jun 1933Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page135
Vibratory movements in the spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II and a proposed modification.22th Jun 1933Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page136
Experiment to improve the side spare wheel carriers for the Phantom II due to wheels dithering.1st Jul 1933Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page137
Complaint of excessive oscillation in side spare wheel carriers on Phantom II cars.11th Jul 1933Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page138
Tests measuring the deflection and oscillation of the Phantom side spare wheel carrier.11th Jul 1933Box 13 \ 5  Spare05-page139
Schematics for the rear end of the EAC.7 chassis, including luggage carrier and gusset design.26th Apr 1926Box 13 \ 6  06-page01
Design alterations for a spare wheel carrier and luggage rack at the rear of a vehicle.17th Jan 1927Box 13 \ 6  06-page02
Providing additional schematics for the rear wheel carrier and luggage grid.18th Jan 1927Box 13 \ 6  06-page03
Unfinished schematics for a rear wheel carrier and luggage grid.20th Jan 1927Box 13 \ 6  06-page04
Design modifications to the Phantom luggage carrier side forgings.24th May 1927Box 13 \ 6  06-page05
Proposals for the rear end of the frame, covering the spare wheel carrier, luggage grid, and petrol tank.31th Mar 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page06
Design issues and alternative schemes for the rear end of the EAC.10 'SS' chassis.14th Apr 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page07
Coachbuilding schemes for luggage space and chassis details.20th Apr 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page08
Obsolete parts for a Phantom Luggage Grid and requesting failure reports.20th Apr 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page09
Design and alignment of the rear wheel and luggage carrier for the Phantom model.13th Jun 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page10
New arrangement for two wheels and a luggage box at the rear for model 18-EX.20th Oct 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page11
Specification for trunks for model 18.EX.23th Oct 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page12
Letter to E. Harrison & Sons Ltd discussing the design and production of 'Rappa' motor trunks.23th Oct 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page13
Secret memo discussing proposed schemes for rear luggage and spare wheel accommodation.27th Oct 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page14
Letter to E. Harrison & Sons Ltd. regarding the collection of a set of trunks for Mr. Royce's car, 18.EX.19th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page15
Expediting an order for trunks for car 18.EX and arranging their collection.19th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page16
Requesting to have a luggage box fitted to a vehicle to improve its appearance without it.20th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page17
Drawing N.Sch.2744 for the trunks of the 18-EX model.24th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page18
To Mr. Royce regarding the dispatch of inner cases for the rear trunk of car 18-EX.30th Nov 1928Box 13 \ 6  06-page19
Various schemes for spare wheel and luggage arrangements on 'SS' models.17th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page20
Print of a schedule for the rear trunk case of the 23-EX model.22th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page21
'SS' luggage grid and side wheel carrier, including proposed modifications.28th Jan 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page22
Modifications to the rear trunk fittings and petrol tank stay for the 23-EX chassis.7th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page23
Proposed schemes for spare wheel and luggage carrier arrangements on the 'SS' Chassis rear end.2nd Feb 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page24
Scheme for rear luggage and spare wheel placement to manage weight distribution.13th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page25
Luggage carrying arrangements on 'SS' chassis cars.13th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page26
Design and integration of a luggage box on the 18-EX model.13th Feb 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page27
Design drawing showing the rear section of a car body, noting a dimension is the same as model 18 EX.1st Mar 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page28
Side wheel carriers and luggage capacity for the 'WGM' chassis.1st Mar 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page29
The design, configuration options, and testing of a rear luggage carrier for the SS model.17th May 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page30
Issue where the S.221 tail lamp fouls the luggage carrier on S.S. cars.17th Sep 1929Box 13 \ 6  06-page31
Design improvements for the rear of the Phantom II chassis.11th Feb 1930Box 13 \ 6  06-page32
Design modifications to the rear of a P.2 model when no spare wheel is fitted.12th Jul 1930Box 13 \ 6  06-page33
Modifications to the petrol tank, a three-gallon reserve, and luggage grids for cars without a rear spare wheel.14th Aug 1930Box 13 \ 6  06-page34


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