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).
Alterations and modifications to the inside body of Chassis B.20 A.W. Trials Car.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\5\ scan0247 | |
Date | 5th August 1941 | |
To: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 261 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}4/RH.{R. Hollingworth}5.8.41. Chassis B.20 A.W. Trials Car. Alterations and Modification to Inside Body. Work carried out at Clan 5.8.41. Windscreen winder reinforced and secured with additional plate off the fitting on to the ventilator cowling. O/S Front door freed from sticking. Webbing fitted to both front seats to stop cushions sagging through frames. Cutting away original seat framing and fitting new metal shaped to give generous clearance from exhaust pipe. Fitting shaped aluminium and asbestos shield between body and exhaust system complete with fixing plates. New spring cases to both front seats. Rear cushion altered to suit body alteration. Asbestos and felt fitted over body risers in front of bulkhead. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} | ||