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 proposals and modifications for the 1st and 2nd experimental L.H. Phantom II chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan207 | |
| Date | 14th March 1930 | |
| WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} L.H. P.II. Chassis. (1st and 2nd Experimental) Below I have listed my understanding of the various proposals for L.H.P.II experimental chassis. Both Chassis. Steering left handed with consequential modifications. 1st chassis. (1) Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} is looking into lever-clearances etc. This is associated with instrument board design. Levers will be of D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} steering type originally instructed. 2nd chassis. Levers to be re-considered in connection with instrument board. 2nd chassis. (2) Possible need for modification of clutch pedal and pedal plate in connection with foot dimming switch. 2nd chassis. (3) Possible need for heat insulating pad on accelerator pedal. Pedal being near center of car is liable to get very hot. Also for sake of appearance. The following notes are based on items in the Minutes of Verrey Restaurant Conference. Both chassis. (1) Exhaust heated carburetter. Both chassis. (2) Performance. Only change from standard affecting performance will be 19 x 7 tires. Both chassis. (3) 19 x 7 wheels and tires both straight-side and American drop center will be fitted experimentally. Both chassis. (4) Coachwork. Both experimental bodies should be mounted on subframes. Whether or not R.R.A.I. decide to use subframes it is considered that they will have to produce the equivalent of a subframe in their sill construction for best results. Therefore, subframes should be used on the experimental cars. Both chassis. (5) Bumpers. (Horn forgings for first chassis possibly fitted later) By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} has ordered 3 sets of bumpers from R.R.A.I. It is proposed that a third frame be built up with bumper brackets and used for collision-testing. It is believed that these tests may show the necessity of stiffening one or both ends of the frame. cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||