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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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Secret memo discussing the fitting and modification of a rear wheel and luggage carrier for Phantom and Silver Ghost chassis.2nd Oct 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0070
Revised design of a 40/50 Luggage Grid for the Phantom.28th Oct 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0071
Request to fit a spare wheel and luggage carrier to Mr. Royce's car, 7-EX.19th Nov 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0072
Proposing modifications to the 7-EX car, specifically the fitting of a rear spare wheel carrier, and asking for decisions on the final configuration.26th Nov 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0073
Clarifying a request to enamel the luggage grid and spare wheel carrier on car 7-EX due to finishing time constraints.4th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0074
Standardisation of a rear-mounted wheel and luggage carrier for the Phantom 7-EX model.18th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0075
Standardisation of fitting the spare wheel and luggage grid at the rear of the Phantom model.24th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0076
The standardization of the rear wheel and luggage carrier for the Phantom model.8th Jan 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0077
Design, cost, and supply options for rear wheel carriers on the 40/50 HP model.24th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0078
Alterations to the spare wheel carrier and luggage arrangement at the rear of a vehicle.17th Jan 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0079
Follow-up memo requesting a signature on a standardisation sheet for a rear wheel and luggage grid.1st Feb 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0080
Standardization of a new rear frame design to accommodate a spare wheel and new luggage grid.22th Feb 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0081
Costs and policy for a new Phantom combined luggage grid and spare wheel carrier arrangement.25th Feb 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0082
Clarifying the cost breakdown for a combined luggage grid and wheel carrier.25th Feb 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0083
Modifications to a Phantom's combined wheel and luggage carrier.28th Feb 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0084
Design issues and improvements for spare wheel carriers, luggage carriers, and step irons.3rd Mar 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0085
Breaking down the costs for a combined luggage grid and wheel carrier for a 40/50 HP chassis.9th Mar 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0086
Cost estimation memorandum for the Phantom Combined Luggage Grid and Spare Wheel Carrier.4th Mar 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0087
Standardisation sheet for the Phantom rear wheel and grid be signed to avoid future production issues.24th Mar 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0088
Standardisation sheet memo regarding the Phantom rear wheel and grid.28th Mar 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0089
Procurement of a custom luggage box from Vitton's in Paris for a Phantom vehicle.29th Mar 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0090
Requesting information to create a preliminary layout for a luggage box and wheel carrier for a Phantom model.1st Apr 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0091
Modification for the rear wheel carrier and luggage grid to address a defect.27th Apr 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0092
The riding qualities of the Phantom & 20 HP, focusing on the rear luggage box and spare wheel.29th Apr 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0093
The production of specific parts for a rear spare wheel carrier.10th May 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0094
Design modifications to the Phantom luggage carrier forgings, with an illustrative sketch.24th May 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0095
The standardisation of the Phantom rear wheel and luggage carrier.31th May 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0096
Standardisation of chassis parts for the wheel at rear and luggage grid.24th Dec 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0097
The standardisation of coachwork features, with an agreement and conditions.1st Jun 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0098
Impact of weight distribution on car riding qualities and providing recommendations.1st Jun 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0099
Progress on the development of a new side-mounted spare wheel carrier.15th Jul 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0100
Test results for a spare wheel carrier and luggage grid.21th Jul 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0101
Difficulty with a Phantom wheel carrier and a request for fractured parts.23th Jul 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0102
Inquiry regarding the original testing weights for 40/50 HP Luggage Grids.27th Jul 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0103
Note on the load tests carried on a luggage grid, detailing minimum and maximum weights.27th Jul 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0104
The results of a load test on the 40/50 HP luggage grid.1st Aug 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0105
Failure of spare wheel carrier clips and the design challenges of ensuring its rigidity.10th Aug 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0106
Design changes for the Phantom luggage grid and spare wheel carrier.11th Aug 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0107
Supply and configuration of the Phantom rear wheel and luggage carrier.17th Aug 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0108
Experiments on a Phantom combined spare wheel carrier and luggage grid.20th Aug 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0109
The design and modification of a Phantom rear wheel and luggage carrier.27th Aug 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0110
Finalisation and trial of the Phantom rear wheel and luggage carrier.6th Sep 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0111
Modifications and standardization for the Phantom rear wheel and luggage carrier.28th Sep 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0112
Fractured carrier plate on a Phantom rear wheel and luggage carrier after testing.3rd Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0113
The supply of spare wheel carriers and luggage grids be included in the chassis price or as a standard extra.6th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0114
Policy for the rear spare wheel carrier and luggage grid for the Phantom model.7th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0115
Design challenges and commercial considerations for a rear spare wheel carrier, particularly its interaction with a luggage grid.11th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0116
Diagram illustrating breakages on a Phantom luggage grid bumper chassis after load testing.17th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0117
Speed gains from various aerodynamic body modifications.19th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0118
Requesting the repair and strengthening of a broken luggage grid for further stress testing.19th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0119
Blueprint for temporary strengthening pieces for a luggage grid to be welded or brazed to the main frame.22th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0120
New Phantom rear wheel carrier designed to be fitted when a luggage grid is not required.22th Oct 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0121
Letter from coachbuilder Thrupp & Maberly thanking W. A. Robotham for a prompt reply and an accompanying photograph.16th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0122
Test report on a re-brazed bumper chassis luggage grid showing failure points under load.15th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0123
Letter from coachbuilder Thrupp & Maberly requesting details of a luggage grid seen at the Paris Salon.14th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0124
The results of destructive testing on a Phantom luggage grid and suggesting reinforcements.15th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0125
Diagram illustrating a luggage grip failure analysis with handwritten notes.15th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0126
Letter to coachbuilder Thrupp & Maberly Ltd. regarding the luggage grid on a La Salle car.15th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0127
Rattling spare wheel carrier and proposing a clip with a rubber pad as a solution.16th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0128
The design update of the Phantom luggage grid.24th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0129
Requesting to trial a luggage grid on a 40/50 HP bumper chassis.28th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0130
The Phantom wheel carrier and luggage grid.28th Nov 1927Box 67 \ 2  scan0131
Technical memo discussing the strengthening and vibration issues of the Phantom luggage grid.12th Mar 1928Box 67 \ 2  scan0132
Blueprint detailing a failure analysis on a luggage grid component.13th Mar 1928Box 67 \ 2  scan0133
Elusive knock and improvements related to the Phantom spare wheel carrier.13th Mar 1928Box 67 \ 2  scan0134
Confirming no objection to a modified Lodge C.150 sparking plug for the Phantom model after testing.29th Mar 1926Box 67 \ 2  scan0135
Obsolete pieces and potential weaknesses on a Phantom luggage grid.20th Apr 1928Box 67 \ 2  scan0136
Internal memorandum discussing improvements to the steering and front spring arrangement.19th Feb 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0137
Steering speeds, comparing standard, Hispano, and a proposed modification.26th Jun 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0138
Scheme for adapting double radius rods to the front axle control.26th Jun 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0139
New scheme for adapting double radius rods to the front axle control and instructing the experimental department on testing procedures.26th Jun 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0140
Secret memo regarding a modification to the front axle control to accommodate radius rods.24th Jul 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0141
Potential improvements and issues with the steering and front spring arrangement.19th Feb 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0142
The continuation of a memorandum concluding with an instruction to proceed with a suggested modification.24th Oct 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0143
Secret memo requesting modifications for the E.A.C.11 axle control to commence testing.24th Oct 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0144
Secret memo regarding the dispatch of proposed modification parts for axle control.27th Oct 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0145
Secret memo discussing the modification of stub axle pivots to address issues arising from the fitting of front wheel brakes.10th Dec 1924Box 67 \ 2  scan0146
Experimental spring driven damped pendulum lever to improve steering and reduce wobbles.30th Apr 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0147
Test results document for front axle torsion under braking forces on two different models.19th May 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0148
Issues with the front axle brake levers on the 'India' model, which foul the axle under load.23th May 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0149
Data table comparing load and movement specifications for 'INDIA' and 'E.A.C.' chassis types.23th May 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0150
Request to increase the backward pivot lean on 98-NK by creating new tapered packing pieces.14th Jul 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0151
From 'R' to 'Hs' suggesting modifications to an EAC chassis regarding springs and brakes for safety.22th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0152
The reduction of front braking on the EAC by altering a lever on the front countershaft.24th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0153
Ignition failure and brake issues, including servo vibration, on a New Phantom car.26th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0154
Listing the weights of various axle configurations.26th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0155
Layout and modifications for a hydraulic damper on a front axle.26th Aug 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0156
Modifications to the steering system, including a slower ratio to address high-speed wobbles and criticism.3rd Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0157
Purchasing fittings, pendulum lever specifications, and developing a hydraulic shock damper.4th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0158
Query regarding the design of a new lightweight front axle, focusing on the distance between the wheel contact point and the pivot.4th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0159
Comparing front axles to investigate high-speed steering wobbles.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0160
Axle wobble and king pin alterations.15th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0161
Comparing the weights of front axle components.17th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0162
Page comparing the weights of wheel and hub components for T.series Silver Ghost, New Phantom, and Hispano models.17th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0163
The causes and characteristics of high-speed steering wobble.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0164
The causes and characteristics of wheel wobble.12th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0165
Analysing the causes of wheel wobble, tramp and the effect of toe-in/out.17th Jun 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0166
The self-exciting nature of high-speed wheel wobble.18th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0167
The causes of wheel wobble, focusing on gyroscopic effects and steering geometry.18th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0168
Comparative weights of front axle hub components for the New Phantom.19th Sep 1925Box 67 \ 2  scan0169


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