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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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The standardization and production delay of sheet metal wing stays.6th May 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0264
Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. regarding an untraceable offside front wing for car 10-EX.10th May 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0265
Letter to Barkers coachbuilders regarding a wing originally fitted to chassis 10-EX.18th May 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0266
Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. regarding a search for an original wing for chassis 10.EX.20th May 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0267
Letter to Barker & Co. regarding the untraceable chassis 10-EX and an O.S. front wing.21th May 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0268
Letter from Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd. regarding their inability to find a missing wing for chassis 10.EX.26th May 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0269
Differences in Phantom wing stay templates and drawings from coachbuilders Barker's and Hooper's.1st Jun 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0270
Design solutions for the 'twenty' model, referencing coachbuilders Barker's and Hooper's specifications for stays and headlamp centres.13th Jul 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0271
Urgent need to source pressed steel front wing stays for the Phantom chassis.13th Jul 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0272
New weight-saving design for Phantom wing stays and head light fixings, recommending immediate production.9th Jul 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0273
Standardization and production of pressed steel wing stays for the Phantom front wing.8th Sep 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0274
Standardising pressed steel wing stays and lamp brackets for the Phantom F.2 series.18th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0275
Supply and design of Phantom wing stays and addressing criticisms from coachbuilders.23th Oct 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0276
Implementation of new Lucas dipping headlamps and pressed steel wing stays on the Phantom chassis.27th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0277
Standardisation of sheet steel wing stays and the recommended positioning of headlamps.21th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0278
Standardization of Phantom wing stays and the design of new headlamp brackets.16th Dec 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0279
Design of undershields and valance stays for the 10-EX Sports Phantom car.19th Dec 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0280
Manufacture of sports car wings, including the use of existing pressings and special design stays.30th Dec 1927Box 67 \ 1  scan0281
The production status of a sports chassis and the delivery of its corresponding body.2nd Jan 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0282
The despatch of a dummy chassis to Barkers and a planned trip to London for parts delivery and vehicle examination.6th Jan 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0283
Design of the front wing rear stay for a Sports Phantom.7th Jan 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0284
Design proposals for a sports tool box and running board scheme.17th Jan 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0285
Use of a horizontal stay on the Sports Phantom, explaining the decision over a more expensive taper tube.21th Jan 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0286
Supply of wing stays and step irons for a Jarvis body and dummy chassis.9th Feb 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0287
Request to fit a modified undershield on sports cars to prevent mud from impairing the servo and front brake mechanism.17th Mar 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0288
Despatching parts to Jarvis, comparing the effectiveness of Barker and Hooper front wings.19th Mar 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0289
Comparing the effectiveness of different experimental car wing designs, specifically concerning mud management.1st Oct 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0290
The design of car wings to prevent mud accumulation, comparing satisfactory and unsatisfactory designs on experimental cars.1st Oct 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0291
Blueprint comparing two designs, one labelled 'Effective Wing' and the other 'Ineffective Wing'.1st Oct 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0292
Blueprint showing three cross-sections of a front wing for model 15 EX.1st Oct 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0293
Blueprint of three cross-sections of a front wing for the 10 EX model.1st Oct 1928Box 67 \ 1  scan0294
The design and provision of front fenders and luggage carriers as a means of protection, particularly for American market cars.20th Aug 1919Box 67 \ 2  scan0001
Need to design a chassis-mounted luggage carrier for the 40/50 model.20th Aug 1919Box 67 \ 2  scan0002
The need for a standard design for luggage carriers that has been load-tested to avoid damaging the frame.15th Nov 1919Box 67 \ 2  scan0003
The urgent need to design and fit a luggage grid to the 10,000-mile car.18th Nov 1919Box 67 \ 2  scan0004
List of parts to be fitted to a chassis for a 10,000-mile run.19th Nov 1919Box 67 \ 2  scan0005
Proposed alterations for cars, concerning luggage carriers, body mounting, and rear spring shackles.2nd Dec 1919Box 67 \ 2  scan0006
List of new parts fitted to a car for a 10,000-mile run.22th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0007
Broken back shock absorber on an experimental car in France due to fouling the luggage carrier.22th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0008
Responding to complaints about a 10,000 miles test car's shock absorbers and tyre clearance.23th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0009
Letter explaining a shock absorber lever failure and the status of replacement parts.28th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0010
From T.H. Maddocks regarding instructions for a trip to Nice with car 2.EX for a comparative springing trial.22th May 1919Box 67 \ 2  scan0011
Design of a luggage carrier, comparing drop forging with pressed sheet metal construction.28th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0012
Technical memorandum discussing the design of brackets, hinges, and a luggage grid for a vehicle body.28th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0013
Design modifications for car bodies, petrol tanks, and associated fittings.28th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0014
Fuel system modifications, specifically a new back tank and carburettor for American cars.28th Jan 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0015
And commenting on proposed modifications for a trials car intended for the American market.1st Feb 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0016
Issues with fitting rear shock absorbers, luggage grids, and the potential for coachbuilders to damage the chassis frame.26th Feb 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0017
Shock absorbers and body makers' brackets for coachbuilders' drawings.27th Feb 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0018
Proposal for shock absorber brackets and a luggage carrier, the design of which is delayed due to Mr. Royce's indecision and prioritisation of a motor boat project.1st Mar 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0019
List of proposed additional items and modifications for a trials car destined for the American company.4th Mar 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0020
Extract from a letter by T.H. Maddocks detailing a broken luggage grid hinge and poor engine running on magneto.9th Mar 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0021
Design of a luggage carrier bracket to prevent dangerous modifications to the chassis by coachbuilders.19th Apr 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0022
List of parts and modifications for a car destined for West Wittering.19th Apr 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0023
Delay on car 6.EX, sent to replace 1.EX, with a list of new parts being fitted.28th May 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0024
Car test delayed by a strike and the technical design of rear leaf springs.31th May 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0025
Using alternative materials like sheet brass between plates to prevent seizure.31th May 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0026
List of experimental parts fitted to chassis 6.EX.22th Jun 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0027
Extract listing experimental parts fitted to the 6.EX car.28th Jun 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0028
Series of remarks regarding the coil, petrol tank, wiring, luggage grid, and spare wheel carrier for car 6.EX.30th Jun 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0029
List of parts fitted to experimental cars 4.EX and 6.EX.1st Jul 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0030
Distributing standardisation sheets for experiments on springs, brackets, and axles.20th Aug 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0031
Providing feedback on the design and location of a petrol gauge and luggage carrier fittings.23th Aug 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0032
Standardisation sheets for rear road springs, a luggage grid bracket, and a lower gear back axle.2nd Sep 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0033
Standardisation of a chassis part, specifically a bracket for carrying a luggage grid.20th Aug 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0034
Recommendation to standardise the bracket for carrying a luggage grid.20th Aug 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0035
Standardization of frame fittings for luggage carriers, referencing Mr. Royce's remarks.28th Sep 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0036
Modifications and new parts fitted to an experimental car (4.EX) destined for testing in the U.S.A.4th Nov 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0037
Failures of electrical systems, wiring, and luggage carriers from an American visit.11th Nov 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0038
The standardization of the bracket for carrying the luggage grid.12th Nov 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0039
Issues with the luggage grid and spare wheel carrier on Mr. Royce's 6.EX car.22th Nov 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0040
Extract from a memo to Mr. Belnap regarding overdue drawings for a luggage carrier.8th Dec 1920Box 67 \ 2  scan0041
Inquiring about the requirement for a luggage grid fitting and its effect on the rear number plate brackets.7th Jan 1921Box 67 \ 2  scan0042
Recommending the fitting of a luggage grid to the 6.EX car to test other fittings.11th Feb 1921Box 67 \ 2  scan0043
Mr. Royce's request to fit a luggage grid to a car, and sourcing one similar to Lord Herbert's.15th Feb 1921Box 67 \ 2  scan0044
Internal memorandum regarding the fitting of a luggage grid on car 6.EX.17th Feb 1921Box 67 \ 2  scan0045
Recommending the use of a luggage carrier from American chassis on company cars, with a reference to an attached blueprint.17th Aug 1922Box 67 \ 2  scan0046
Standardisation of luggage grid brackets for the 40/50 chassis.31th May 1923Box 67 \ 2  scan0047
Standardisation of Luggage Grid Brackets for the 40/50 Chassis.31th Aug 1923Box 67 \ 2  scan0048
Standardisation sheet discussing an agreed modification to a bracket for a luggage grid to include a shock absorber attachment.12th Sep 1923Box 67 \ 2  scan0049
Standardisation of a bracket fixed to the frame to carry a luggage grid.5th Sep 1923Box 67 \ 2  scan0050
Modifications to the petrol tank and fuel feed system for cars with 4-wheel brakes.27th Jun 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0051
Secret memo discussing design modifications for the luggage grid, petrol tank, and chassis frame for the EAC.3 model.8th Jul 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0052
Positioning of the protective rail on a luggage grid.21th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0053
Sketch showing the relative position of the body and luggage grid on an 8 EX car chassis with a Barker Saloon body.21th Aug 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0054
Clarifying the position of a luggage grid and body guard relative to short and long body positions on a chassis.26th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0055
Alteration of a check rail position to accommodate a trunk.1st Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0056
Sketch showing the relative position of a body and luggage grid on an 8 EX car chassis with a Barker Saloon Body.21th Aug 1923Box 67 \ 2  scan0057
Requesting a copy of a report on a broken luggage grid and Houdaille shock absorbers.23th Nov 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0058
Responding to a request by attaching a copy of a previous communication.26th Nov 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0059
10,000-mile test car in France, discussing tyre pressures and a luggage grid failure.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0060
Failure of a luggage carrier during a 10,000-mile trial and a proposed improved design.21th Dec 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0061
Proposing design improvements for step irons, wing stays, a spare wheel carrier, and a luggage grid.19th Feb 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0062
Extract from a sales conference minute discussing suggestions for side members with an extension for a luggage grid on the 'New Phantom' model.24th Feb 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0063
Standardisation and testing process for the 40/50 luggage carrier.27th Feb 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0064
Side members with an extension for a luggage grid on the New Phantom model.24th Feb 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0065
The standardization of a reinforced luggage carrier for the 40/50 HP model, including reference to a blueprint.8th Mar 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0066
The standardization of the luggage grid for the Phantom and the essential need to add guides for straps.14th May 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0067
Standardisation of a chassis luggage grid to improve the design and protect the petrol tank.30th Apr 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0068
Sending a schedule for luggage strap guides for the Phantom luggage carrier.22th May 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0069


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