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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 supervision of draughtsmen for bodywork.5th Jan 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0044
Abandonment of the angular torque rod and its impact on coachwork, engine, and frame design.18th Jan 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0045
Improvements to the chassis frame and spring design.18th Jan 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0046
Chassis frame adjustments, wheelbase considerations, and the preparation of drawings for review.18th Jan 1910Box 74 \ 1  scan0047
Design of the car floor, considering a slope or step for clearance.18th Jan 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0048
Departmental memo discussing the past year's coach work, weight reduction with aluminium, and a comparison of English and foreign coachbuilders.29th Aug 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0049
To Mr. Johnson regarding coachbuilding, the adoption of electric dynamos and lamps, R.W. wire wheels, and standard ventilators for upcoming chassis.29th Aug 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0050
Report to Mr. Johnson regarding petrol tins, body weight limits, and performance updates on coachbuilders Barkers, Hooper, and Mulliner.29th Aug 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0051
Internal report to Mr. Johnson regarding the quality and progress of various coachbuilders' work.29th Aug 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0052
Letter to Mr. Johnson regarding a new enclosed Limousine-Landaulet body built by Mulliner.29th Aug 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0053
From Mr Royce regarding the cause of rattling car doors due to the 'parallelogramming' of the body's framework.3rd Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0054
Departmental memo discussing the principles of body framework design and attachment to the chassis.3rd Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0055
Limousine door design and mounting the body to the chassis.3rd Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0056
Proposed new system for suspending the car body on the chassis to reduce rattle and facilitate removal.3rd Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0057
Comparison sketch of two geometric shapes, a rectangle and a parallelogram.3rd Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0058
Sketch of a component's side profile with reference points D and E.16th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0059
Departmental memo requesting a meeting be arranged for Mr. Perks of Messrs. Barkers to meet with Mr. Spinney.16th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0060
Cover note for a memorandum, arranging a meeting with Mr. Perks of Messrs. Barkers.17th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0061
Letter to Mr. Spinney arranging a meeting with Mr. Perks and coachbuilders in London.19th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0062
Departmental memo arranging a trip to London to visit coachbuilders and attend an event at Olympia.19th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0063
Departmental memo with instructions and follow-up correspondence about designing a limousine.11th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0064
Departmental memo to Mr. Spinney regarding arrangements to attend the Olympia Exhibition and visit coachbuilders.23th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0065
Arrangements for Mr. Spinney to visit coachbuilders in London during the Olympia Exhibition.23th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0066
Arranging for Mr. Spinney to visit various coachbuilders who built the bodies for the eight Durbar cars.25th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0067
Departmental memo regarding the preparation of a report on novelties and improvements for Olympia.25th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0068
To Mr. Spinney requesting he visit carriage builders in London to discuss issues with his landaulet body design.26th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0069
Meeting minutes discussing notes on side doors and a visit to coachbuilders for the Olympia Exhibition.27th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0070
Departmental memo regarding Mr. Spinney's visit to various coachbuilders.30th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0071
Letter and reply arranging a visit to discuss coachwork and chassis matters.26th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0072
Correspondence regarding a visit from a Derby draughtsman to Messrs Hooper & Co.26th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0073
Letter and subsequent reply arranging for a Derby draughtsman's visit to coachbuilders Thrupp & Maberly.26th Oct 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0074
Instruction regarding coachbuilder feedback on body support points, suggesting a delay in designing a heavier body until experiments on frame ties are completed.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0075
Summary of a visit to coachbuilders to discuss issues related to door rattles and body construction.25th Aug 1925Box 74 \ 1  scan0076
In a table format discussing coachbuilding specifications and issues with coachbuilder Hoppers.25th Aug 1925Box 74 \ 1  scan0077
With a diagram analyzing issues with Daimler car body mountings, focusing on noise and breakage.25th Aug 1925Box 74 \ 1  scan0078
Car body construction, strength, weight, and suspension issues.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0079
The prevention of window rattles by tilting the windows.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0080
Coachbuilder recommendations on car body support points and suggesting a design delay.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0081
Notes from a visit to coachbuilders regarding door rattles and body construction questions.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0082
Q&A table discussing car body construction points with coachbuilder Hoopers.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0083
Summary of feedback from coachbuilders regarding Daimler's noisy and unsatisfactory body support methods, and issues with door rattles.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0084
Solutions for body and window rattles in vehicles.14th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0085
Minutes from the 81st Meeting regarding Mr. Spinney's report on his visit to coachbuilders.22th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0086
Instruction about bodywork strength, the causes of door rattles, and the 'matchboxing' of door posts.24th Nov 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0087
Meeting minutes discussing a more rigid frame to overcome body rattles.11th Dec 1911Box 74 \ 1  scan0088
Seeking clarification on the design of separate body and chassis dashes for an open body.4th Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0089
Instruction memo regarding the finish of an open body drawing and a new drawing for a 3-way cock.6th Jan 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0090
To Mr. Johnson discussing the testing of a new open body design and a separate dash system.6th Jan 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0091
Departmental memo circulating a letter to coachbuilders regarding chassis fittings.27th Feb 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0092
Brief memo regarding the agenda and a query for the 117th Technical Committee meeting.6th May 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0093
Confirming the allocation of chassis No. 1731 for the purpose of testing deeper frames.8th May 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0094
Report from Bombay recommending aluminium instead of rubber for side footboard treads, particularly for Colonial customers.2nd Sep 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0095
To Mr Royce relaying a report from the Bombay depot recommending aluminium over wood for coachwork.2nd Sep 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0096
From F.H. Royce regarding the front seat width of Mr Johnson's L-E Car.24th Oct 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0097
Departmental memo discussing seat dimensions for the L-E car, balancing speed with comfort.29th Oct 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0098
Seat dimensions and intended purpose of the L-E Car.30th Oct 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0099
Seat width options, balancing between comfort and speed for a 4-seated open touring car.30th Oct 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0100
Seat dimension recommendations for L-E type bodies, balancing customer requirements for speed versus comfort.30th Oct 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0101
To Mr. Spinney forwarding a copy of Mr. Royce's note concerning Mr. Johnson's L-E car.31th Oct 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0102
Minutes from the 125th Technical Committee meeting regarding the design of the Austrian-Alpine Trials Car.1st Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0103
Agreement to create a model based on Mr Spinney's drawings with slight alterations for appearance evaluation.5th Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0104
Instructions for the modernisation of an old Derby Trials Body, including changes to the scuttle, sidedoors, and windscreen.5th Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0105
Requesting alterations to the body of Chassis 2100 E for Le Canadel.5th Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0106
Departmental memo regarding the model of an Austrian Bonnet and scuttle dash.22th Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0107
Departmental memo requesting to see a drawing related to a model of an Austrian Bonnet and scuttle dash.27th Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0108
Sending a blueprint showing the bonnet, scuttle-dash and body for the Austrian Trials Car.28th Nov 1912Box 74 \ 1  scan0109
The body of chassis 2301, commenting on the door, seats, and wings.22th Apr 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0110
Departmental memo discussing the necessity of front wheel clearance for non-skid chains and its impact on wing design.23th May 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0111
Clearance requirements for Parson non-skid chains on front wheels.23th May 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0112
Car body vibration, suggesting the disconnection of the dash and scuttle on coachbuilt bodies.9th Jun 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0113
Feedback from Mr. Royce on bodywork for chassis 2301, specifically regarding a side door and ventilators.12th Jun 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0114
The replacement of a Holmes' body with a Barkers' body on a car for Marquis de Salamanca.11th Dec 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0115
Internal request for an inspection and valuation of a car body concerning the Marquis de Salamanca.12th Jul 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0116
To Mr. Mercer suggesting Mr. Haldenby can provide information.10th Sep 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0117
Internal memorandum regarding a body purchased from the Paris Office and the subsequent transfer of its hood to another customer's car.23th Jun 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0118
Clarifying the purchase of a body for Chassis 2369 for the Experimental Department and discussing the cost of the hood.13th Sep 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0119
Confirming an offer of £150 for an old Double Coupe Labourdette Body.21th Aug 1918Box 74 \ 1  scan0120
Transfer and sale of an Old Double Coupe Labourdette Body and its hood.19th Sep 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0121
Inquiring about the location of a chassis hood for examination before making a purchase offer.23th Sep 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0122
Requesting instructions be issued to Messrs Holmes & Co to collect and store an old double Coupe Labourdette Body.25th Sep 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0123
Body specifications for chassis 2704, including design notes for an open parallel body.20th Oct 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0124
Internal instruction regarding an error in wheel hub width and brake levers on coachbuilders' drawings.13th Nov 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0125
Attaching Mr. Day's instruction sheet concerning coachbuilder's drawings.13th Nov 1913Box 74 \ 1  scan0126
Extract detailing observations on vehicle body construction, including aluminium castings for doors and frames, wheelbase, track, and wheel type.14th Jan 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0127
Request from Mr. Platford to borrow or purchase a car body.14th Jan 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0128
Requesting the recipient to retain an attached memo and drawing to be handed to Mr Johnson.22th Jan 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0129
Memo regarding a despatch to Paris for a Mr John.6th Feb 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0130
Suggesting a change from a fixed angle to four studs for attaching the scuttle to the dashboard on L to E type cars.6th Feb 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0131
Agreeing to remove the rigid angle from the scuttle dash on the L.E. type and supply fittings for a semi-flexible attachment.9th Feb 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0132
Barker's drawing, proposing a comparison between two car body fitting methods.24th Feb 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0133
Mr. Royce's considerations on the body fitted to chassis 2704.12th Mar 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0134
Proposal to supply a temporary plywood dashboard for coachbuilders to customise.24th Mar 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0135
The dismantled body of chassis 2354, stored at Holmes & Co.25th Mar 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0136
Request to the Drawing Office to make three new experimental chassis suitable for three different body types.25th Mar 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0137
Listing three car bodies and a request for the Drawing Office to make experimental chassis to fit them.25th Mar 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0138
Inspecting and potentially purchasing the body of chassis 2354, with a conditional offer made.26th Mar 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0139
Requesting an inspection of a car body from chassis 2354 to check its suitability for another chassis.30th Mar 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0140
Reply regarding chassis 2354 (late Salamanca) to settle a question with Paris.27th Apr 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0141
Offer for body 2354 to be fitted onto a Northcliffe chassis.2nd Apr 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0142
Potential purchase of a second-hand Limousine body built by Labourdette.17th Apr 1914Box 74 \ 1  scan0143


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