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).
The development and comparison of Studebaker, 12.B.V., and Coupe car bodies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0123 | |
| Date | 27th December 1939 | |
| -2- Studbaker Body. It was reported by Derby that the Studebaker saloon weighed approx. 1 cwt. less than the B.2. All steel body, although it is considerably larger. A weight analysis has been made by Derby, and when completed will be sent to Mr. Ward. It was agreed also to send to him the body. Mr. Ward suggested, and it was agreed, that the last of the batch of 12 bodies being built up for B.V. should have its normal box section frame work deleted where possible and a framework on the lines of the body of the Studebaker be introduced to replace it. The body could then be tested for weight and rigidity. 12.B.V. Body. This body has certain lighter panels and lighter gauge frame work which has resulted in a real saving in weight. Mr. Ward agreed that the pieces of reduced gauge could be produced in the existing dies and could be used on production. Coupe Bodies. It was reported by Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} that O.B.V. coupe although possibly better now for scuttle shake than many coupes is still not fit for production. It was agreed that Mr. Ward should take up again the experiment on scuttle rigidity outlined in Ey.1/N.19.8.39. and that a suitable frame could be obtained from Messrs. Mulliners Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} proposed and it was accepted that the coupe is increasing in popularity. EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||