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).
Fitting shop waiting list detailing modifications and work to be done on various vehicles and chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\3\ scan0213 | |
| Date | 23th April 1940 | |
| 1204 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Fitting Shop Waiting List. ✓ 1. ① 33-G-Vll. Remove gearbox and fit new oil seal to Servo Drive. Drill and fit new set of discs to 5½" rims. To be followed at a later date by a programme of modifications. ✓ 2. ④ 10-B-V.{VIENNA} Centre bearing "isolated" to be fitted 3. 4-B-50. Exhaust box alteration and shield over the silencer, Studebaker Damper to be fitted. [handwritten] when front mounting ready ✓ 4. ① Studebaker. Stripped Chassis to be built up. ✓ 5. ③ Buick. Sections to be stripped and weighed. 6. ⑤ 11-B-V.{VIENNA} Bonnet side plates. Brake expander units to be chrome plated. [handwritten] Rels of pistons readjusted C/R.{Sir Henry Royce} ✓ 7. 12-B-V.{VIENNA} Fit an 18" Steering Wheel. 8. 3-B-50. Drill and fit Discs to 5" rims. ✓ 9. ⑥ 30-G-Vll. 100% Strip. Body Off. [handwritten] @ 40,000 miles Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||