Scheme outlining modifications to the Rear Spring Pad and Suspension Bracket for the Wraith III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 9\5\ 05-page124 | |
| Date | 8th September 1937 | |
| SY/Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [crossed out] C. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [crossed out] 646 [handwritten] DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 5/G.8.9.37. Wedgwood ans [handwritten] REAR SPRING PAD - WRAITH 111. Herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.40 Modified Spring Pad and Suspension Bracket Wraith lll. The following features are incorporated in this scheme :- (1). Arm for shock damper ball end is forged solid with the spring pad. (2). Square headed bolts replace the 'U' bolts and centres increased so that a box spanner can be used on the castellated nuts. (3). A combined stone guard to protect both ball joint and jack instead of two separate guards. This feature was asked for on HFS/RH. {R. Hollingworth} 1/VS. {J. Vickers} 4.8.37. and drawing Ex.I.189, which latter drawing is now replaced by F.CD.40. DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||
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