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).
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis 11.B.5, front wing clearance and valance shape.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0020 | |
| Date | 14th January 1939 | |
| RW 404 CONFIDENTIAL. 14th.January 1939. BY.6/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 73, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Chassis 11.B.5. We confirm we left with you yesterday a print of PD.355, shewing the front wheel of the B.5. chassis on full bump and lock, and also a print of PD.356 shewing this bumped and locked wheel applied to the tracing of the front wing of 11.B.5. which you kindly supplied to us. We have indicated what we think is the valance shape giving the minimum clearance for the type and would point out that we do not mind a slight foul on this extreme condition of full bump and lock. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. CHIEF ENGINEER - CHASSIS. | ||