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).
The status and actions required for components of the Phantom Two project.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\1\ scan0270 | |
Date | 10th February 1928 | |
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} X7770 R1/M10.2.28. EAC.10 X.7770 SHOULD HAVE A NAME - PHANTOM TWO. X.4665 We must concentrate on this at WW. If WW. parts with it there is no need for delay. STEERING: If this will save delay make it exactly like EAC.7., this being the best we have ever had, including other matters. FRAME: Side members are delivered: 'X' member can be like model examined. AXLES: Rear 1" hydpoid, a 2" hydpoid is complete and running in EAC.7. Front exactly as EAC.7 present standard. ENGINE: Is in pattern shop (rubber support.) RADIATOR: Standard, but support doubtful. BODY: Closed sports, wanting a name: mounted same as open body. PETROL TANK, & REAR: Must have attention, and finish off. STARTER: Use present magneto switch, etc. with push out motor. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||