Non-standard steering column height for Chassis WMB-32 for J.M. Colville, Esq.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\5\ scan0162 | |
| Date | 9th January 1938 | |
| W/S. {Derby Works / Sales} c. D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /BP. c. LA. {L. A. Archer} c. RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Mtnl/N.9.1.38. Re: Chassis WMB-32 - Windovers for J.M.Colville,Esq. The erection instructions for the above chassis call for the steering column to be 2" lower than standard. This will not conform with the S.M.M.T. recommendations for visibility which we have endeavoured to adhere to, and before instructing this special column, we consider C's agreement should be obtained. BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Mtn. [Handwritten text] Sir's memo This shows the position with regard to steering at the moment It has been referred back to S for his agreement as he had taken exception to lower steering being supplied for certain French cars ME - 9/1/39. | ||
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