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).
Alterations to steering and pedal positions for the 'Goshawk' project, as requested by Mr. Royce.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\E\November1920\ Scan3 | |
| Date | 8th November 1920 | |
| To - B.W. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to C.J. " H.S. " E.F.C. NOV 8 1920 ORIGINAL E4/G6/11/20. 3 X.3593 RE STEERING AND PEDAL POSITIONS - "GOSHAWK". VED [crossed out] We return herewith your blue print of N. scheme 572 shewing some pencil alterations made by Mr. Royce. It is desired to increase the amount of room between the steering column and the seat vertically, but the height of seats should be retained so that it will be necessary to raise the steering wheel. The distance from the dash to the back of the steering wheel for "C" should be altered from 33" to 32", and the dimension from this to the back of the seat from 15" to 16". In the case of "D" steering this dimensions should be altered from 29½" to 29" and from 15" to 16" respectively. The distance from the steering wheel to the top of the seat for "C" should be increased from 8½" to 9½" minimum,(10" preferred,) and the same dimension for "B" from 9½" to 10". It is thought that the pedal plates are not so near the dash on N. scheme 572 as the "Buzzard", and it is desired to alter the distance on "C" between the dash and the upper clutch pedal position from 7.625" to 6.500", and for "B" from 5.350" to 4.750". If possible, the centre of the gear change and brake lever should be moved back 1" for both "B" and "C". It is thought that the length of the seat cushions horizontally has been shewn on your scheme greater than is shewn for the "Buzzard". This should be cut back as indicated, about 1", and the bottom portion recessed under to allow room for the gear change and brake quadrant. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||