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).
An urgent requirement for clips, sheaths and gaiters to proceed with testing Woodhead springs for a Press Demonstration car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 42\3\ Scan159 | |
| Date | 29th September 1924 | |
| X3857 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG29.9.24. f9410 K3028 ROAD SPRINGS. We have received some of the latest 12 1/2% thin leaf Woodhead springs. We cannot proceed with the tests on these springs because RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} informs me that at the time we received the springs we had not received any instructions for clips or sheaths. These instructions were only received late on Saturday morning. We also, of course, require gaiters for these springs. We have had PH. on the 'phone this morning, wanting to know when we can deliver one of the experimental cars. He pointed out that it is essential that they should have it this week-end because the particular car he refers to has got to be painted before it can be used for Press Demonstration. This means that suitable clips, sheaths and gaiters are required most urgently. MADE AT CROXLEY Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||