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).
Work list detailing the outstanding designs required to complete the 10 HP Myth chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0038 | |
Date | 5th December 1940 | |
To Mr. [redacted], From Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Copy to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [redacted] 700 Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}2/ET.5.12.40. 1030 WORK LIST FOR THE 10 H.P. MYTH CHASSIS. ------------------------------------------ The outstanding designs required to complete the 10 H.P. Myth chassis, as shewn on the Specification PL.422, can be divided into three groups, as follows:- GROUP I - List of Designs in hand. The following schemes are all practically finished, but held up for a few minor modifications or for reference to schemes in hand. We have therefore taken PL. numbers out for them. PL.372 - Rear Axle, Brakes and Hub. PL.424 - Rear Crossmember. Jm{Mr Morley} PL.425 - 2nd Crossmember. PL.370 - Rear Springs. PL.378 - Front Yoke Piece, Hubs and Brakes. PL.427 - Petrol Tank. PL.423 - Front Shock Damper. PL.426 - Lower Triangle Levers. GROUP II. The schemes in Group II represent designs in which only a small amount of work has been done. Front Pan - Design in hand. Cross Steering Tube - " " " Steering Column and Box - " " " Rear Shock Damper - " " " Front Roll Rod - " " " Rear " " - " " " GROUP III. List of designs in group III are outstanding. ENGINE. 1. New Position of Air Silencer. 2. Cam Forms. 3. Water Connections. 4. General Oil Bye-Pass Filter. 5. Exhaust System. 6. Controls. 7. Radiator Matrix and Shell Attachment. 8. Starting Handle. | ||