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).
From the Chassis Design Office detailing alterations to frame components to prevent scrap.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0118 | |
Date | 29th April 1941 | |
Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}12/ET.29.4.41 - 2 - marked in red. It is intended to alter the existing pieces to prevent scrap. RP.2237 - Cruciform Rt.Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Channel. RP.2238 - " Lt.Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} " RP.2239 - Front Gusset Rt.Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} RP.2240 - " " Lt.Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} RP.2241 - Gusset Cruciform to Channel (Handholes added). RP.2242 - " " " " RP.2257 - Side Bracket - Dash to Frame Rt.Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} RP.2258 - " " " " Lt.Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} We also send a revised blue print of RP.2259 Assembly of Frame, which positions the various items in their correct places. When these details and alterations are completed, we should like to know, before you start assembling them together as a complete frame unit. We realise you still require detail drawings of the front pan, together with an assembly drawing. Yours faithfully, [Signature] Chassis Design Office. | ||