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).
List of modifications and features for the second American L.H. Type chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan194 | |
| Date | 11th March 1930 | |
| E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. P. Dept. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Dept. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Dept. RHO. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} V7772 BY3/N.11.3.30. AMERICAN CHASSIS L.H. TYPE. On the second chassis the following items must be included in addition to those fitted on the first chassis:- (1) Extra oil to the engine cylinders, as modified by the Experimental Dept. with offset hole. (2) Provision in gear box for backing light switch to suit the purpose. (3) Speedometer drive to take American drive. (4) Automatic lubrication to clutch coupling as issued experimentally. (5) Stop light switch and connections. (6) Dumb irons made to Ba's design to take bumpers. (7) An American type Bumper like on Oy's car. (8) Axles as arranged to be connected to central lubrication. (9) Fuel gauge to be graduated in American gallons. (10) Hinged petrol filler cap. (11) Carburetter to be exhaust heated. (12) Finish to be Non-Tarnishing. i.e. Staybrite Radiator and Shutters and Bonnet Hinge, Chromium Plated exterior bright parts. Interior fittings present Nickel. RV BM | ||