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).
Non-specification parts fitted to the 8.B.V. chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\4\ scan0039 | |
| Date | 29th September 1938 | |
| 400b To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Will you please note that the following pieces fitted to 8.B.V. chassis have not been produced in accordance with the specification :- FB.3507/8 Lower Triangle Lever - S/N - produced in cast steel. FB.3313/4 Upper Triangle Lever - S/N - " " " FB.4069 Torque Arm - S/M - " " " FB.3733 Steering Box - I/M - " BZ/A.{Mr Adams} FB.3661 Clutch Pedal - S/M - " BZ/A.{Mr Adams} FB.3755 Brake Pedal - S/M - " BZ/A.{Mr Adams} FB.3757 Brake Operating Lever - S/M - " BZ/A.{Mr Adams} FB.4031 Front Jack & Bumper Bkt. - S/M - " BZ/A.{Mr Adams} FB.4029 Rear Jack Attach.Lever - S/M - " BZ/A.{Mr Adams} FB.4072 Starting Handle Bkt. - Dixtampo - " BZ/A.{Mr Adams} Ex.31742 Operating Lever - BZ/A - replaces GB.4074. Ex.31777 Bracket - BZ/A - " GB.3900. ------------------- HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} | ||