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).
Material ordering specifications for the 20 Spectre Chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\1\ Scan189 | |
Date | 6th June 1935 | |
E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} C. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. Sft.{Mr Swift} BY/Cgh.{W Clough} 2/G.6.6.35. 20 SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS. With reference to the specification given in E/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey}1/HP.31.5.35. in connection with the above, it should be noted that we are not to order material for the following items until designs are settled :- Crankcase. Dynamo and Drive. Water Pump. Oil Filler. Radiator and Fittings. Starting Handle. Front Wing Stays. Front Apron. Steering Column and Steering Wheel. Undershields. Rear Road Springs and Fittings. In addition, this specification only allows us to order 8 sets of material for the following items :- Cylinder Head. Camshaft and Bearings. Exhaust Fittings. Rear Springs and Fittings (Body weights required). Rear Shock Damper. Dront Dampers. Governor Unit for Shock Dampers. Governor Controls for Shock Dampers. Oil Piping for Shock Dampers. Anti Roll Rod. Engine Coupling. Gearbox and Actuating Shaft. Speedometer Drive. Rear Brakes. Rear Foot Brake Equalising Gear. Front Foot Brake Equalising Gear. Front Brakes Intermediate Shaft. Servo Countershaft. Front Brakes. Spring Suspension Mechanism for Front Wheels. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||