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).
Outlining recommended changes for the modified B.V. type sample body.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0286 | |
| Date | 28th June 1941 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. 404 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} A-....-T.28.6.41. Regarding the modified B.V type sample body which Park Ward are building for us, we give below a list of changes which we recommend should be made. SEATING. Improve the shape of the rear seat to give greater comfort. Fit our new type tubular seat, as being fitted to the Myth body. DOORS. Fit wider hinges and improve method of fixing. The pins to be fitted with grease nipples. Slam locks of Wilmot-Breeden design, as fitted to Myth. Spring loaded dovetails, with oil impregnated bronze blocks. Stainless steel glass run channelling. Ventilating windows in the front doors to have our new type regulators. The door seal to be sponge rubber with live skin, if and when we receive a satisfactory sample from the makers. Door handles to be as Myth, with the new type of fixing to inside handles. Stiffen rear doors, if necessary by the addition of reinforcements. WINDSCREEN WIPERS. Control knobs to be black, as Myth, with escutcheons. SLIDING ROOF. To be of a new design, as fitted to Myth. Larger outlets. All fittings to be rust proofed. | ||