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).
Weights of Bentley chassis for the last and present quarters.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\3\ scan0169 | |
| Date | 4th July 1935 | |
| COPY. x25-6 W/S. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} EWT/Skn. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} JLE.{J. Lee Evans - Chassis Test Manager} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn.10/MH.{M. Huckerby}4.7.35. Re Weighing of Parts. With reference to Bentley chassis, we give below weights of chassis for the last quarter and the present quarter :- Weight in lbs. Series Date Chassis Front Rear Total Previous } D 6.4.35. B-67-DK 1332 920 2252 Quarter } D 1.4.35. B-51)DK 1330 923 2253 Present } E 25.6.35. B-32-EF 1326 927 2253 Quarter } E 4.7.35. B-196-EF 1327 921 2248 The above weights include water and oil. To obtain the complete weight add 4 tyres 120 lbs., 18 gallons petrol 135 lbs., and battery 78 lbs., making a total of 333 lbs. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn. | ||