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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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Proposals for preventing frame twisting and improving body mounting rigidity on car chassis.12th Oct 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0361
Agreement to increase the size of Goshawk cross members.13th Oct 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0362
New frame brackets and improvements for the Goshawk chassis frame.13th Oct 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0363
Revised scheme for 20 HP body stiffeners, including modifications to cross members and supports.31th Oct 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0364
Required chassis modifications for the Goshawk 11, including adding and enlarging cross members.21th Nov 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0365
Modifications for a 20 HP body underframe suspension and dashboard.1st Dec 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0366
Modifications to the Goshawks car frame to increase stiffness and considering changes to its length.1st Jan 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0367
Wheelbase recommendations for the Goshawk, 40/50, and 20 HP chassis.1st Jul 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0368
Meeting notes concerning the steering lock and front spring design for the EAC.3 chassis.10th Jan 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0369
4-wheel brake testing, 20 HP frame length modifications, a new side lever gearbox, and brake patents.1st Jan 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0370
Excessive chassis frame deflection on a 20 HP Landaulet and proposing to fit tie-bars as a solution.8th May 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0371
Chassis frame deflection measurements and calculations for the Goshawk 11 model.13th May 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0372
Request to repeat experiments with specific load conditions for a car's body underframe suspension.19th May 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0373
Preparation and fitting of tie bars for a 20 HP Landaulet with a special body frame.19th May 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0374
Fitting tie-bars to a 20 HP Landaulet special body frame.22th May 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0375
Inconsistent results from a chassis frame deflection test and planning for future tests.27th May 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0376
Arranging for fitters to visit Messrs. Barkers to fit tie bars on a 20 HP Landaulet Special Body Frame.29th May 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0377
Standardisation of Goshawk tie-rods and the trial of a new deeper frame.20th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0378
Modifications to the 20 HP chassis prints to accommodate the fitting of tool boxes.21th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0379
Standardisation of frame ties for the Goshawk 11.21th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0380
Sending of blueprints for the Goshawk II frame, specifically regarding tie rods and a frame stiffener.24th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0381
Design change to the Goshawk III frame.27th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0382
Request for the weight of tie rods and their fixings for a 20 HP experimental landaulet chassis GF 68.4th Jul 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0383
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Frame Tie Rods.26th Jun 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0384
Arranging the demonstration of a 20 HP Landaulet (GF.68) to Mr. Royce following modifications.14th Jul 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0385
The performance, advantages, and issues of the Experimental Barker Landaulet GF.68.8th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0386
Justification for fitting a frame stiffener to the 20 HP chassis.1st Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0387
Query about sending a 20 HP Landaulet with an experimental frame for testing.5th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0388
Request to send a 20 HP Landaulet with an experimental frame to Derby for testing after the Sales Dept has finished with it.8th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0389
20 HP Landaulet with an experimental frame requiring body defect rectification before being sent to Derby.12th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0390
Testing and weighing of an experimental landaulet on chassis GF-68.29th Sep 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0391
Requesting a 20 HP experimental landaulet for further testing and an opportunity to critique a new design.15th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0392
Successful testing of a sub-frame on a 20 HP Landaulet and arrangements for a demonstration.17th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0393
Fitting a 20 HP car with a sub-frame to reduce body and axle noises.18th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0394
Requesting a test drive of a 20 HP Experimental Landaulet after alterations are made.20th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0395
Travel arrangements to Derby to view a car fitted with a Bradburn & Wedge system for the body under-frame.24th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0396
Telegram from Herbert Scott to Hives regarding a recommendation for the 'Bradley System' for a noiseless car, after being unable to attend a meeting due to illness.30th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0397
Letter regarding a missed demonstration of a body under-frame and scheduling a new visit to Derby.31th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0398
Special visit to test the method of carrying a car body on a separate under-frame.30th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0399
Committee report on car swaying, booming, and suspension schemes including a new Bradburn & Wedge device.11th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0400
Telegram from Herbert Scott to Hives arranging a demonstration of an under-frame body in Derby.5th Nov 1923Box 75 \ 3  scan0401
Arranging a visit to Derby to see a demonstration of a body under-frame.5th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0402
Suggesting experiments to determine underframe vibration and horizontal bending to inform the design of the EAC.2 frame.18th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0403
Sub-frame tests with a Barker Landaulet body on a 20 HP chassis.17th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0404
Alterations to a body sub-frame on a 20 HP car (GF.68) to investigate body noise.15th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0405
Vehicle sub-frame principles and their effect on ride comfort and body movement.15th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0406
Dash and scuttle frame semi-isolation scheme to prevent movement and noise.15th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0407
10,000-mile sub-frame test on a 20 HP car.19th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0408
Arrangements for a 10,000-mile road test of a 20 HP car's sub-frame in France.19th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0409
Secret memo regarding the testing plans for a new sub-frame on 'W' series and 20 HP cars.31th Dec 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0410
Requesting a sketch for the cross bracing on a 20 HP frame and confirming a change to the subframe support.1st Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0411
Request from coachbuilder Barker's to fit a new locking device to an experimental sub-frame Landaulette.5th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0412
Fault with the body subframe on a Goshawk model due to the front supports being too far back.10th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0413
Stiffness of the 20 HP frame.13th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0414
Front spring problem on the 20 HP model and a proposal to lengthen the frame.15th Jan 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0415
Requesting a 20 HP underframe for a trial in London.2nd Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0416
The radical modification and completion timeline for the 20 HP subframe.2nd Feb 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0417
Requesting the weight of tie-rods for a 20 HP GF-68 Landaulet with sub-frame to determine the coachwork weight.14th Nov 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0418
Preliminary frame distortion tests conducted on a 20 HP chassis bumper.7th Apr 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0419
Analysis of chassis frame warp and distortion, including diagrams and test measurements.7th Apr 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0420
Frame distortion and twist, analyzing movement between cross members with varying engine bearer tightness.7th Apr 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0421
Page with sketches and notes proposing a test for chassis frame distortion.6th Aug 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0422
Improvements to the side brake and change speed levers for specific chassis models with a steel body subframe.6th Aug 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0423
Simplification of a spring design for side control, with a dimensioned sketch to follow.10th Jun 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0424
Tests on body subframes, modifications to car 9-PK, and planning for future trials.10th Jun 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0425
Barker Cabriolet de Ville on a sub-frame for a 20 HP chassis.19th Jun 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0426
The delay in car body construction at Barkers, awaiting essential parts for a Goshawk chassis.18th Jul 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0427
Frame distortion tests for a standard 20 HP model on a bumping rig.30th Nov 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0428
Preliminary frame distortion tests on a 20 HP chassis bumper.7th Apr 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0429
Page detailing frame warp and distortion tests on a chassis.12th Jun 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0430
Frame distortion, measuring twist between cross members with rear engine suspension slack and tight.12th Jun 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0431
Page on chassis frame distortion, including a sketch of markings on a plate.12th Jun 1925Box 75 \ 3  scan0432
Results of long-term testing on experimental cars fitted with body subframes.10th Nov 1928Box 75 \ 3  scan0433
Special visit by the Coachwork Sub-Committee to test carrying a car body on a separate underframe.30th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0434
Committee report discussing the testing of anti-swaying and anti-booming devices, specifically the Bradburn & Wedge scheme, on two car models.30th Oct 1924Box 75 \ 3  scan0435
Heat test results for Chassis 774, detailing temperature changes under different running conditions.26th Sep 1908Box 75 \ 4  scan0001
Engine temperature tests comparing performance with and without a fan.26th Jan 1909Box 75 \ 4  scan0002
Test log recording atmospheric and water temperatures during a run at 500 revs, with the fan belt turned on and off.26th Jan 1909Box 75 \ 4  scan0003
Temperature tests comparing conditions with and without high side-doors.17th Nov 1909Box 75 \ 4  scan0004
Note detailing observations from side-door tests and their effect on radiator temperature during a journey to and from Buxton.21th Sep 1909Box 75 \ 4  scan0005
Temperature tests taken on chassis 1106 ('Silver Phantom') on Amulree Hill.21th Sep 1909Box 75 \ 4  scan0006
Temperature test results for chassis 1152, comparing conditions with and without high side doors.7th Nov 1909Box 75 \ 4  scan0007
Departmental memo discussing solutions for excessive heat on the front floorboards of torpedo-bodied cars.29th Jul 1910Box 75 \ 4  scan0008
Departmental memo discussing radiator changes and their effect on air temperature and engine cooling.29th Jul 1910Box 75 \ 4  scan0009
Log sheet recording results from temperature tests on a vehicle under various driving conditions.3rd Aug 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0010
The effectiveness of boards, noting they run cooler at speed but hot at full power when slow.1st Sep 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0011
Test log comparing radiator and floorboard temperatures for Standard and Zimmerman type components over a 60-minute period.12th Oct 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0012
Recommendation to fit coconut mats over the front floorboards of all cars.4th Aug 1910Box 75 \ 4  scan0013
Testing the temperature of floorboards and modifications made.29th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0014
Requesting a drawing for isolating and ventilating floorboards to make them cooler.28th Sep 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0015
List of suggestions to improve floorboard fitting and ventilation for a specific vehicle.19th Oct 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0016
Meeting minutes discussing the heating of front seats, ventilation of floorboards, and car ventilators.25th Oct 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0017
Meeting minutes discussing ventilators on dashboards, gas-tight floor boards, and ventilation of front seats.15th Nov 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0018
Meeting minutes discussing vehicle heating and ventilation systems.15th Nov 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0019
Meeting minutes discussing the heating and ventilation of the front compartment, including new ventilator designs.29th Nov 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0020
Committee meeting minutes discussing heated front seats and the design of gas-tight floorboards.1st Dec 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0021
Meeting minutes discussing methods for reducing heat in the front seats and floorboards.19th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0022
Committee meeting minutes discussing the design of front seat heating and ventilation schemes.27th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0023
Committee meeting discussion regarding the heating of front seats and floorboards in the driver's seat.29th Dec 1911Box 75 \ 4  scan0024
Floorboard temperature test comparing results with open and closed panels.29th Sep 1910Box 75 \ 4  scan0025


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