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).
List of material and design updates for 20HP chassis numbers 751-1000.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0044 | |
| Date | 25th June 1923 | |
| "F" Dept. c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} e.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} 14554 BY16-P25.6.23. 20HP. MATERIAL FOR CHASSIS 751-1000. (1) Frames & Fittings. O.K. (2) Wings, Running Boards and Valances. These may be considered satisfactory if the lamp positions on the wing irons are made to correspond with 32" from the ground when allowing for standard tyre deflection. (3) Rear Luggage Carrier. O.K. In connection with the steel wheel when this becomes standard, Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}, says they had to pack out their luggage carrier. (4) Front Springs & Fittings. O.K. (5) Rear Springs & Fittings. O.K. (6) Front Axle. O.K. (7) Cross Steering Tube. O.K. (8) Steering Column & Box. O.K. (9) Side Steering Tube. O.K. (10) Petrol Tank. O.K. (11) New Level Indicator should be instructed, that is, the improved form of dial. (12) Pedals. O.K. except that the tube carrying the springs returning the pedals is being replaced by a special bracket off the frame. (13) Operating gear for Starter Motor. It is proposed at the moment to have the brake lever on the right hand side of the change gear lever - if this is brought in it will move the starting pedal 3" to the right. (14) Dashbrackets & Footboards. O.K. except where affected by the change referred to on previous section. contd. | ||