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 parts and drawings required for the 'Goshawk II' luggage carrier.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\4\ scan0167 | |
| Date | 24th October 1922 | |
| X3524 BY/HEBL/W.24/10/22. To Messrs Everley. (11 Prints). C. to BH. (11 Prints). C. to EFC. C. to WD.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} [STAMP: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} OCT 24 1922 RECEIVED] X.3524. "GOSHAWK II". LUGGAGE CARRIER - SEC: 7002. Please receive herewith one Blueprint off each of the following drawings, detailed from "N" Scheme 1335:- F.51976. Stop Rail. F.51977. Bush for Stop Rail. F.51978. Fixing Stud for Stop Rail. F.51979. Strap Guide for Luggage Grid. F.51980. Rear Stay. F.51981. Centre Stay. F.51982. Side Plate - Rear Half - O.S. F.51983. " " " " - N.S. F.51984. Front Stay. F.51985. Luggage Grid Support Bracket O.S. F.51986. " " " " N.S. In addition to the above, the following Pieces will be required:- E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 6164. Nut for Knuckle Joint. 2 off. F.{Mr Friese} 6932. Screw for Cross Stays. 14 " F.{Mr Friese} 7241. Rivet for Strap Guide. 8 " F.51723. Washer. 4 " F.51724. Washer for Knuckle Joint. 2 " F.51725. Bolt 2 " F.51726. Stay Tube Stud. 2 " F.51727. Stay Tube. 2 " The Luggage Carrier should be produced and fitted to Experimental chassis at the earliest possible moment, as it is important that we should report quickly to Sales as to its suitability; so that we may obtain orders for these Carriers and have same ready for delivery before customers' cars are finished by the Coachbuilders. This also applies to the new Side Spare Wheel Carrier to "N" Scheme 1332 issued by memo' BY/HEBL/W.18/10/22. The L.O.P. & Arrgt. for the Luggage Carrier will be issued very shortly. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} | ||