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).
Query regarding noise insulation material under the rear seats, comparing aluminium used by Park Ward to the specified sheet metal or an alternative of thick felt.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 138\1\ scan0190 | |
| Date | 19th June 1935 | |
| S/W. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Copy to L. LE1/C/19.6.35. Re Noise Insulation. With reference to paragraph (F) in your Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}30/KW14.3.35. you state that the space underneath the rear seats should be filled with sheet metal, etc. Park Ward have used aluminium instead of sheet metal. We find that this is rather inclined to drum and should be glad to know whether you consider it would be satisfactory if Coachbuilders did away with this sheet of metal and fitted thick felt under the cushions. J.D.E. [Signature] We want to try a car. | ||