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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Fitting a shimmy shackle to a Phantom II steering system on car 58-GN.24th Mar 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan320
Arranging to send car 58-GN to Derby, with handwritten notes about trying the car before alterations.30th Mar 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan321
Proposing a visit to W. on a Wednesday and checking for availability regarding other meetings.7th Apr 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan322
Arranging meetings with A.M. officials in Derby and a visit to the Ministry in London.9th Apr 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan323
Steering problems on car 58-GN, including tests with a shimmy shackle and adding friction to the column.11th Apr 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan324
Feedback and improvements on the steering of car 58-GN.13th Apr 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan325
Sg. to Hs. regarding car 58-GN, inquiring about radiator work due to the engine running cooler.15th Apr 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan326
On improved steering performance following a 100-mile test drive, urging the swift testing and standardisation of a new spring shackle.18th Apr 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan327
Explaining that a car's engine is running cooler due to a sudden cold spell of weather.20th Apr 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan328
Severe 'jellying' issue with a demonstration car in Paris and requesting a solution.8th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan329
Agreeing to fit a 'shimmy shackle' and ribbed castiron drums to Mr. Kaye Don's car.17th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan330
Dispatch of car 34-JS to Derby and arranging re-delivery with Mr. Kaye Don.20th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan331
The repair and return of Mr. Kaye Don's car, model 34-JS.20th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan332
Letter from a client regarding the collection of their car and a front wheel wobble issue.20th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan333
The delay in returning Mr. Kaye Don's car (34-JS) and additional work being carried out.21th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan334
Letter to a customer arranging a loaner car while their vehicle is undergoing service.22th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan335
Letter to Mr. Kaye Don detailing recent repairs and observations on his car's steering and braking.30th Jun 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan336
Page 2 of a letter recommending periodic wheel balancing to improve steering.20th Jul 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan337
Urgent report on unsatisfactory steering for chassis No. 61-JS during London Trials, with a request to fit flexible shackles.20th Jul 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan338
Availability of material for a non-production shackle for Chassis No.61-JS during the London Trials.21th Jul 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan339
The unavailability of a standardised flexible shackle for Chassis No. 61-JS.22th Jul 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan340
Urgent memo requesting a necessary part for car 61-J3 during the London Trials.22th Jul 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan341
Arrangement to send a car, Chassis 52-GN, from Lillie Hall.16th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan342
List of requested modifications for 'Sg's Car' (58.GN).18th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan343
Fitting and testing of new carburetters, exhaust systems, and steering components on a Phantom II car.8th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan344
Continued report on carburetter noise, which is affected by the camshaft, and plans to fit a new type and remove the throttle governor.8th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan345
Performance losses due to different silencer configurations on a vehicle.10th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan346
The sale of Chassis No. 60 JS and the replacement of its shimmy-shackle after trials.26th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan347
Lubrication of the little end for the Phantom II test bed engine, abandoning splash lubrication.27th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan348
Typed memo enquiring about the expected return date of a car.29th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan349
Confirming the expected completion date for fitting and erecting work on car 58-GN.30th Aug 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan350
Request for maintenance on vehicle 58-GN, including exhaust, brake, and oil pump work.3rd Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan351
Confirming a car is ready for London, requesting a driver be sent for instruction on new parts.5th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan352
Car collection, driver availability, and arranging instructions for a new carburetter.6th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan353
12 type HD.3 sparking plugs to be fitted to a 40/50 HP car, 58-GN.8th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan354
Confirming the despatch of HD.3 sparking plugs to Lillie Hall and specifying gap settings.8th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan355
Modifications carried out on the 58-GN car at Derby.8th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan356
Vehicle modifications including the governor, springs, valves, carburetter, and spark plugs for car 58-GN.1st Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan357
Comparative acceleration tests at Brooklands between vehicles 58-GN and 85-JS, with feedback on steering friction.9th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan358
Proposing a meeting at Brooklands to demonstrate the 58-GN car with an interior heater and quiet second gear.1st Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan359
Letter authorizing the fitting of a synchromesh gearbox to a Phantom II Trials Car for demonstration and testing purposes.16th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan360
The substitution of Silent Tread tyres with Buttress Tread tyres for trials car chassis no. 60-JS.22th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan361
Communication regarding the use of tyres for Trials Car chassis number 60-JS.26th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan362
From Sg. to Hs. regarding modifications for car 58-GN, specifically the voltage control dynamo and carburetter.30th Sep 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan363
Car 58-GN, detailing issues with petrol starvation at speed, a leaking carburetter, and a variable steering column friction device.3rd Oct 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan364
Petrol shortage in car 58-GN and outlining proposed modifications for the carburetter, air silencer, controls, dynamo, and steering.5th Oct 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan365
Revised specification for Chassis 58 G.N. Engine Unit Q.R.25, listing completed work and incorporated parts.10th Oct 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan366
List of modifications and part specifications for various engine and chassis components.10th Oct 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan367
Modifications to the Steering Column, Front Brake Equaliser, and Controls.10th Oct 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan368
Request to make and build one Phantom II air intake and silencer for fitment to Sg's car.19th Oct 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan369
Sg. to Hs. requesting an update on the status of car 58-GN.28th Oct 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan370
Arranging the exchange of cars 58-GN and 18-G4 and requesting a report on a silencer.7th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan371
Arranging the handover of vehicle 58-GN and a report on a resonant silencer.8th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan372
The required modifications for car 56-GN, including steering, pivots, silencer, and exhaust lagging.8th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan373
List of modifications to be carried out on vehicle 58-GN.9th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan374
Confirming arrangements for the exchange of vehicles 19-EX and 18-G-4.19th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan375
Arranging the return of car 58-GN and the possibility of fitting a voltage-controlled dynamo.16th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan376
Telephone enquiry, a voltage control memorandum, and logistical arrangements for two vehicles.17th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan377
Arranging the logistics for a car exchange involving vehicles 19-EX and 58-GN.21th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan378
Urgent alterations for a semi-expanding carburettor from vehicle 58-GN.23th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan379
Requesting to fit a standard downtake pipe, front expansion box, and intermediate pipe to car 58-GN.28th Nov 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan380
Seeking opinion on technical modifications for the 58-GN car, covering steering, carburettor, exhaust, and dynamo.2nd Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan381
Test drive report and feedback on car 58-GN, noting improvements and new issues regarding steering, carburation, and engine performance.5th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan382
From Sg. to Wsx. praising the significant improvements to car 58-GN and arranging further tests.5th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan383
Responding to criticism about a carburetter fault and starting issues on the 58-GN car.6th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan384
'flat spot' fault on car 58-GN and arranging further investigation.7th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan385
Sir Norman Watson's request for manual radiator shutter control on his new 40/50 HP car.1st Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan386
40/50 HP car for Sir Norman Watson, stating the standard model is sufficient.9th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan387
Fitting a hand control for radiator shutters on a New 40/50 HP car for Sir Norman Watson.12th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan388
Providing feedback on the performance of car 58-GN, detailing improvements and outstanding issues.12th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan389
Engine starting issue where the starter carburetter chokes the engine.12th Dec 1932Box 18 \ 3  Scan390
Fitting new shock dampers with automatic or hand controls to a 58-GN car.4th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan001
Fitting of new shock dampers with automatic control to a car chassis.5th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan002
Modifications to the exhaust system of car 48-MS due to excessive booming during the London Continental Trials.13th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan003
'bad booming tendency' in the Continental Trials Car, awaiting diagnosis and repair.16th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan004
Urgent memo regarding the loan of car 48-MS for the London Continental Trials to a potential client, Sir Thomas Royden.17th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan005
Car 48-MS for the London Continental Trials, detailing collection and a lack of improvement on boom issues.17th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan006
Arranging the collection of a car to be loaned to a potential buyer, Sir Thomas Royden.18th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan007
Investigation into exhaust noise and carburettor roar on the London Trials Car, with suggestions for sound absorption.19th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan008
Requesting the return of car 48-MS to Lillie Hall in London.19th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan009
From 'Sg.' to 'Hs.' regarding persistent valve tapping noises on car 58-GN following recent repairs.25th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan010
Reminder note from Sg. to Hs. requesting a list of non-standard fittings for new chassis 104-MY.26th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan011
Visit to Cricklewood to repair a broken carburetter lever and de-carbonize and service sticking engine valves.26th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan012
List of proposed standard parts to be fitted to a new car, 104-MY.27th Jan 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan013
The proposal to fit experimental parts on chassis 104-MY.6th Feb 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan014
Proposed experimental parts and a steering changeover for vehicle 104-MY.10th Feb 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan015
List of parts to be prepared for fitting to Sg's new car, 104-MY.10th Feb 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan016
From 'Sg.' to 'Hs.' discussing the choice between hand-controlled or automatically controlled dampers for a new chassis.3rd Mar 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan017
The fitting of new automatic control dampers to chassis 104-My.6th Mar 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan018
Internal memorandum regarding unresolved issues with a car's vibrator control and noisy tappets, arranging for further adjustments.13th Mar 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan019
Ineffective vibrator control on car 58-GN, arranging for adjustments and inspection.27th Mar 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan020
The arrival of car 58-GN, its scheduled return, and its use for comparison with a Phantom.29th Mar 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan021
Cover memo regarding the 20-MY London Trials, attaching a reply to a referenced report.29th Mar 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan022
Sluggish air valve on Chassis 20-MY and recommended inspection procedures.28th Mar 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan023
Potential car sale to Kaye Don, following a successful sale to Sir Malcolm Campbell.11th Apr 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan024
Letter of appreciation from Kaye Don to Major Cox after test-driving the new 40/50 model.7th Apr 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan025
Response to Mr. Kaye Don's letter regarding the actual and potential track speeds of the 20-MY car.12th Apr 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan026
The actual maximum speed of the 20-MY model and speedometer accuracy.13th Apr 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan027
Using lap speeds at Brooklands track to establish comparative car speeds and check speedometer error.19th Apr 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan028
Confirming arrangements to borrow car 58-GN for comparisons.6th May 1933Box 18 \ 4  Scan029


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