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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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Specifications for the trunk rack, bolt failure remediation, and the gasoline tank.23th Dec 1929Box 19 \ 3  Scan122
Design and manufacturing notes on double battery ignition, radiator, and shutter systems.23th Dec 1929Box 19 \ 3  Scan123
Modifications to the radiator matrix, bottom tank, and mascot.3rd Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan124
Notice regarding the fitting of an exhaust heated throttle to cars despatched to America.3rd Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan125
The distribution of depot sheets and spare parts recommendations for the Phantom II in America.3rd Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan126
List of recommended spare parts for the R.R.A.I. model.3rd Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan127
The fitting of exhaust heated carburetters to specific Phantom II chassis.3rd Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan128
Steering issues on a PII model, attributing the problem to the bodywork and suggesting tests on tires, shock absorbers, and alignment.7th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan129
Modifications to spring stiffness, shock absorbers, and body mounting to improve steering performance.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan130
Notes from an interview with Carl A. Neracher regarding internal gear transmissions.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan131
Oil feed issues, advantages of internal-gear construction, and production challenges.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan132
Gear cutting processes, gearbox construction, and gear teeth specifications for Chrysler gears.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan133
Analysis of gearbox noise, bearings, and proposed design changes for clutches and roller bearings.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan134
Analysis of wear and performance of transmission and bearing components.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan135
Technical review of gearbox and drivetrain design considerations, including lubrication, gear selection, and new design proposals.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan136
Gearbox technology, comparing dog-clutch shifts to synchromesh, discussing lubricants, and market adoption.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan137
Letter discussing experimentation with a 'box' and the Salerni coupling.13th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan138
From Maurice Olley regarding the decision to use 19 x 7 straight side tires for the L.H. PII.13th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan139
Letter requesting an opinion on the future development of 7' drop center tires in America.16th Dec 1929Box 19 \ 3  Scan140
Letter from United States Rubber Company responding to questions about tire and rim standards.11th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan141
Letter discussing tire and rim compatibility issues, including drop center rims and tube chafing.20th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan142
Testing Phantom II chassis for 'booming' issues, specifically regarding left-handed versions for America without sub-frames.20th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan143
Letter discussing automatic valve-tappet clearance adjustment, with reference to Cadillac and a specification from Royal Lee, as well as valve springs for the PI model.20th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan144
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing the performance of new car springs on PI and PII models.22th Nov 1929Box 19 \ 3  Scan145
Letter from Cleveland Wire Spring Company regarding sample springs and their vibration test results.22th Nov 1929Box 19 \ 3  Scan146
Report from Cleveland Wire Spring Company on spring vibration characteristics and design.20th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan147
Article from 'Automotive Industries' magazine detailing the Cadillac V-16 for 1930 and introducing a new Buick Sport Roadster.4th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan148
Article detailing a V-type engine's cylinder block, power output, and other innovations.4th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan149
Article from 'Automotive Industries' magazine detailing the engine and features of the new Cadillac V-16.4th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan150
Article from 'Automotive Industries' magazine about the opening of the 1930 New York Automobile Show.4th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan151
United States Patent document for a valve-tappet compensator.11th Oct 1927Box 19 \ 3  Scan152
Patent claim and detailed description for a self-adjusting hydraulic valve tappet.11th Oct 1927Box 19 \ 3  Scan153
United States patent document for a Valve Tappet Compensator.11th Oct 1927Box 19 \ 3  Scan154
Clarifying the formal ordering procedure between the English and American companies.23th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan155
Requesting an update on tests for a left-handed chassis destined for the American market.25th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan156
Technical letter discussing petrol gauges, Phantom II brakes, valve springs, and tyres.13th Feb 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan157
Solutions for chassis torsion, axle damping, and radiator movement.13th Feb 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan158
Suggesting a demonstration of the Phantom II sub-frame's advantages for the American market.26th Feb 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan159
Requesting an update on the progress of tests for eliminating the sub-frame on a left-handed chassis for the USA.25th Feb 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan160
Secret memo regarding the introduction of the Phantom II and the need to manage information to assist the American company in selling off Phantom I stock.27th Feb 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan161
Selection of bodies for experimental left-hand chassis.4th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan162
Private and confidential memo instructing the commencement of building two experimental left-hand drive chassis for the American market.4th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan163
Design, supervision, and ordering of bodies for left-handed chassis.5th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan164
Confidential memo regarding the completion status and design details of the L.H. Chassis.3rd Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan165
Contract, specifications, and delivery timeline for an experimental chassis.5th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan166
The supply and shaping of mudguard irons.5th Mar 1970Box 19 \ 3  Scan167
Specification of the 40/50 HP Phantom II chassis with modifications agreed by the American Company.20th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan168
List of updated components required for two left-hand chassis instead of one.6th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan169
Potential design modifications, including the adoption of American-style components for a chassis.6th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan170
The completion of steering designs and subframe type for the left-hand chassis.6th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan171
Testing on coachwork sub-frames and the gap between the scuttle and dash on different chassis.6th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan172
The construction and specifications for two experimental left-handed Phantom II chassis.6th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan173
Dispatch of detail prints for subframes for left-handed Phantom II chassis.7th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan174
Minutes of a conference on the re-specification of the 40/50 Phantom II chassis with modifications for the American market.7th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan175
Specifications for chassis fittings including bumpers, headlamp brackets, finishes, radiator shutters, and lubrication modifications.11th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan176
List of agreed modifications for a chassis, concerning the speedometer, fuel gauge, and petrol filler cap.7th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan177
Included and proposed specifications for a Left Hand (L.H.) chassis.7th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan178
Page discussing component availability and points for clarification regarding chassis specifications.7th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan179
Sourcing and adapting bodies for new left-hand chassis.10th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan180
Outcomes of a conference on fittings and components for an experimental American chassis.10th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan181
Referral of the Patch Instrument Board and the accessibility of an oil drain plug.4th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan182
Outlining points for discussion regarding an experimental American chassis, referencing a visiting American Phantom I.4th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan183
Confidential memo discussing Mr. Olley's notes on chassis for America, focusing on development priorities for 200 production and two experimental models.10th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan184
Design points for an American contract for the manufacture of R30 Chassis.26th Jul 1920Box 19 \ 3  Scan185
Listing and providing remarks on various engineering points for discussion, from chrome finishes to fuel gauges.27th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan186
Agreed upon and previously discussed modifications for a chassis.27th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan187
List of discussed but unagreed-upon items for the 200 chassis, with remarks on each point.27th Feb 1920Box 19 \ 3  Scan188
Listing items discussed but not agreed for incorporation into the 20G chassis.27th Feb 1920Box 19 \ 3  Scan189
Outlining discussion points and remarks on chassis features for the '200' model and future left-hand drive vehicles.7th Feb 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan190
List of suggested items for consideration in the future development of the left-handed Phantom II model.22th Oct 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan191
Listing suggested future developments for the left-handed Phantom II model and other items of general interest.7th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan192
Listing items of general interest with accompanying remarks on various components and topics.7th Jan 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan193
List of modifications and features for the second American L.H. Type chassis.11th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan194
Fourteenth report of the design committee discussing the American Chassis and engine oil drain plug.11th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan195
Options for sourcing a body for the first experimental Phantom II for R.R.A.I.12th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan196
Planned adaptation of a right-hand drive body for use on a left-hand drive chassis.13th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan197
Arrangements for spraying the bonnet of an Experimental Phantom II for R-R of America.13th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan198
Confirmation of arrangements to order a Barker & Co. close-coupled Saloon body for the first experimental Phantom II chassis.14th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan199
Design and timeline for a full-length, six-passenger car body.4th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan200
Arrangement of a Barker body for an experimental Left-hand Phantom II Chassis.4th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan201
Secret internal memo regarding the specification and build of an experimental car body and chassis.18th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan202
Development of an experimental body for a left-hand drive chassis, including modifications to the radiator and bonnet.18th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan203
Arrangement and modification of the backing light switch for the L.H. S.S. gearbox.17th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan204
Modifications to the radiator and bonnet for left-hand drive chassis.17th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan205
Statement on what should constitute two experimental left-hand chassis.17th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan206
Outlining proposals and modifications for the 1st and 2nd experimental L.H. Phantom II chassis.14th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan207
Technical memo outlining specifications for two different chassis builds, focusing on lamps, switches, clutch, and other components.14th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan208
Specification sheet detailing component decisions and modifications for different chassis configurations.14th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan209
List of proposed changes and agreements for various chassis components, including horns, mudguards, and ignition.14th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan210
Modifications for experimental cars regarding the bonnet, dash, front apron, step irons, and rear axle.14th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan211
Proposal for extending chassis lubrication to eliminate manual lubrication on various components for a future order.17th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan212
Supply of wheels and tyres for two left-hand chassis, including orders from Dunlop and shipment delays from the States.17th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan213
Progress and required work for the second chassis design and drawings.17th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan214
Wheel and tire dimensions, performance data, and speedometer calibration.17th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan215
Specifications for subframes, wheels, and tyres for two chassis, including orders for bumpers and lamps.18th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan216
Body and interior specifications for a Phantom II Close Coupled Saloon for M.R.A.I.19th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan217
Demonstration of sub-frames on left-handed chassis to American representatives.1st Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan218
The types of English oils used in different parts of an American chassis (404).20th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan219
Query regarding body weight information to specify the springs for the second L.H. chassis.20th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan220
Specification for a material change from Mild Steel to brake drum steel for clutch components on the Phantom II chassis.20th Mar 1930Box 19 \ 3  Scan221


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