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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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Preference for sheet metal covers over cast aluminium covers for Watford Magnetos.20th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0207
Electrical experimental record sheet for the Watford E06 magneto NO 73972.19th Apr 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0208
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford E06 magneto, number 85253.19th Apr 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0209
Experimental record sheet for a Watford E06 Magneto, serial number 89458, tracking its testing and usage.10th Jan 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0210
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons Ltd. regarding a revised specification for a 6-Cylinder Magneto for the 40/50 HP Car.27th Oct 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0211
Watford Magneto with an enclosed armature tunnel.8th May 1925Box 70 \ 4  scan0212
The noise testing of a Watford E06 magneto with an enclosed armature tunnel.17th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0213
Instructions for reducing magneto noise by testing different cams and materials on an experimental chassis.29th Jun 1920Box 70 \ 4  scan0214
Fitting an experimental Watford E06 magneto with a silence modification to chassis 10-EX.17th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0215
Return of modified parts and fitting of standard parts for three EO6 Type Watford Magnetos.10th Jan 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0216
Production and testing of Watford magnetos with enclosed armature tunnels and all-bakelite gears.19th Feb 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0217
Outlining a 10,000-mile test plan involving various gear configurations for different machines.19th Feb 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0218
The noise level of a Watford E06 Magneto No. 94201 compared to the standard E06 model.17th Dec 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0219
Receipt of four Watford EO6 magnetos and considerations for their experimental modification.23th Mar 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0220
Four EO.6 Type Watford Magnetos with enclosed armature tunnels received from North & Sons Ltd.23th Mar 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0221
Letter from a supplier regarding modifications and testing of magnetos with bakelite versus aluminium wheels.22th Mar 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0222
Trial of four special Watford magnetos for quietness.24th Mar 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0223
Material choice for the gears and armature tunnel of a Watford E.O.6. magneto.25th Mar 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0224
Tests on the Type Watford Magneto with enclosed Armature Tunnels.25th Mar 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0225
Follow-up memo requesting a report on the Watford EO6 type magneto with an enclosed armature tunnel.25th Apr 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0226
Test report on Watford EO.6 Type Magnetos, detailing a failure during high-speed testing.26th Apr 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0227
Preliminary test report on the Watford EO.6 Type Magneto with an enclosed armature tunnel.26th Apr 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0228
The return of two noisy Watford EO.6 type magnetos following testing and a phone conversation.27th Apr 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0229
Investigation report on noisy and misfiring issues in two Watford E.O.6 magnetos.2nd May 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0230
Collection of two Watford EO6 magnetos by a Mr. North.3rd May 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0231
Test report on two Watford EO.6 magnetos finding them no better than the current standard.18th May 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0232
Return of Watford E0.6 Magnetos with enclosed armature tunnels.20th May 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0233
The return and replacement of Watford EC6 magnetos.20th May 1927Box 70 \ 4  scan0234
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford E06 magneto, number 85836.19th Apr 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0235
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford E06 magneto, number 94201.26th Nov 1926Box 70 \ 4  scan0236
From Mr. Royce regarding the decision to start studying body design at Derby, including proposals for a body for the 20 HP Chassis.31th Oct 1919Box 71 \ 1  scan0001
Telephone memo from Mr. Johnson requesting a more detailed memo from Mr. Hives on the fitting of carriage bodies to chassis.31th Oct 1919Box 71 \ 1  scan0002
Extract from a report detailing tests and opinions on chassis and body components.17th Jul 1920Box 71 \ 1  scan0003
Extract from a memo regarding future seating proportions for a new chassis and trials car.17th Jul 1920Box 71 \ 1  scan0004
Notes following a visit to West Wittering regarding design issues with the switchbox, battery, starter, primer, and bodywork.1st Jul 1920Box 71 \ 1  scan0005
Meeting notes discussing bodywork joints, steering differences, wheel wear issues, and road spring testing.22th Jul 1920Box 71 \ 1  scan0006
Potential use and suitability of Morgan bodies for cars.5th Nov 1920Box 71 \ 1  scan0007
Letter from a carriage builder declining an enquiry for a 2-seater light body.7th Feb 1921Box 71 \ 1  scan0008
Comparing the excellence of custom-built motor car bodies in the U.S.A. to English counterparts.23th Mar 1921Box 71 \ 1  scan0009
Allocation of various chassis to coachbuilders like Barkers and Park Ward's for fitting with test bodies.10th Oct 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0010
The allocation and fitting of Ten Thousand Mile Test Bodies to various chassis.12th Oct 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0011
Steering requirements and chassis allocation for test car bodies.15th Oct 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0012
Confirming the re-allocation of a chassis for a Ten Thousand Mile Test Body.15th Oct 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0013
Status and allocation of five test car bodies for specific chassis numbers.17th Oct 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0014
Finishing requirements and promised dates for several vehicle test bodies.20th Oct 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0015
Letter confirming a 40/50 HP car, chassis 44-PK, has been received for storage.23th Nov 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0016
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 48-PK as per an attached estimate.23th Nov 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0017
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.30th Jan 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0018
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis 93-NK Cabriolet as per an attached estimate.27th Feb 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0019
Internal order instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on vehicle 46-PK based on an attached estimate.29th Feb 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0020
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work based on an attached estimate.3rd Mar 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0021
Car with an EAC engine being prepared for a trial, asking for a body preference between a Cabriolet or open touring.1st May 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0022
Modifications to the frame width and track to accommodate body building and balloon tyres.20th May 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0023
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 93-NK as per the attached estimate.23th May 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0024
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 46-PK as per an attached estimate.27th May 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0025
Authorising work to be carried out on car 98-NK by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.25th Jun 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0026
Instruction memo to proceed with work on car 98-NK as per an attached estimate.27th Jun 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0027
Query regarding a car inspection at Barkers following a 10,000-mile test in France.27th Jun 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0028
Two different body styles for a sports touring car.14th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0029
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 44-PK as per an attached estimate.15th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0030
Authorizing work on car 98-NK by Sanderson & Holmes as per an attached estimate.18th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0031
Preference for a 4-seater Sports Touring Car and a critique of a mock-up by the coachbuilder Barkers.18th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0032
Confidential memorandum detailing the requirement for two sample car bodies to test the new EAC.II chassis.24th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0033
Proposing body styles for the EAC.2 model and discussing radiator cooling capacity.25th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0034
Blueprints for a Sports Touring Car, including revisions and body style suggestions.25th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0035
Procurement, testing, and secrecy surrounding bodies for the E.A.C.II chassis.28th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0036
Instruction memo to authorise work on car 46-PK by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.11th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0037
Instructing work to be carried out on car 48-PK by Messrs. Sarderson & Holmes Ltd. as per an attached estimate.12th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0038
Internal instruction to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 93-NK as per an attached estimate.12th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0039
Modifications to the driving seat position and requesting prints of drawing N.sch.1832.16th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0040
Desirable alterations to the EAC.11 chassis frame for the convenience of fitting bodies and luggage grids.20th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0041
Query regarding alterations to the chassis frame and bonnet for new speed bodies.20th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0042
Secret memo discussing bodywork options and coachbuilders for car chassis E.A.C.II.21th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0043
The quality and lead time for car bodies.29th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0044
Secret memo discussing the order of an EAC.2 chassis with a Young & Co. body for Mr. Royce's personal use.29th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0045
Secret memo discussing the unsatisfactory bodies on experimental cars and proposing new methods for their design and construction.29th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0046
Instruction memo to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 48-PK.30th Aug 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0047
Secret memo discussing options for obtaining bodies for the experimental EAC.2 chassis from coachbuilders.1st Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0048
Continuation of a discussion about suggestions for car body production and finishing.5th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0049
Secret memo regarding the arrangement for a dummy chassis (EAC.II) to fit a new sports body.5th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0050
Secret internal memo regarding the modification of a sports body, including prints and specifications from Barkers.1st Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0051
Secret memo regarding the purchase of a second sports body from Barkers.9th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0052
Design specifications for a sports body, covering doors, paint, upholstery, footboards, and ventilators.11th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0053
Continued correspondence regarding car body specifications for ventilators, floorboards and windscreens.13th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0054
Questioning the fitment of a car body on an experimental chassis.13th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0055
Secret internal memorandum regarding the procurement of six bodies for a chassis.15th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0056
Secret memorandum recommending covered bodies for the experimental EAC.11 cars, intended to replace the 40/50 HP model.18th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0057
Secret internal memo regarding the production schedule for E.A.C.II chassis and bodies for the Eastern Armoured Car project.18th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0058
Secret memo regarding the requirement for W.W. to approve or design bodies for experimental cars, specifically EAC.11.19th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0059
Secret internal memorandum regarding a meeting to discuss boat and sports body designs.22th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0060
Secret internal memo discussing the ordering, design, and mounting of car bodies.22th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0061
Dispatch options and schedule for a dummy chassis required for EAC.11 bodies.22th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0062
Secret memo regarding the design criticism for bodies ordered for experimental purposes, specifically for EAC.11.22th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0063
Telegram from Evernden regarding the readiness of an E.A.C.2 body and a mockup at Barkers.22th Sep 1925Box 71 \ 1  scan0064
Secret internal memo discussing a delay with a mock-up chassis and proposing a solution.22th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0065
Delivery options for a dummy chassis required for EAC 11 bodies.22th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0066
Secret internal memo discussing the requirement for a covered body for an EAC.11 experimental car.24th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0067
Secret internal memo regarding the despatch of a dummy chassis mock-up to coachbuilder Barkers for body work.25th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0068
Secret memo discussing options for an enclosed car body for a director's use.26th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0069
Secret memorandum outlining colour and upholstery suggestions for two batches of sports bodies.27th Sep 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0070


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