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).
Specification sheet for Chassis 23-EX following 10,000 miles trials.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\1\ img037 | |
| Date | 14th April 1930 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} Chassis 23-EX. (Engine Unit Phan. II-19). 10,000 Miles Trials. We give herewith complete specification of above Chassis. Passed to Test 14.4.30. Frame & Fittings to L.O.P. F.80989 - N.S.3059-3042/3 (1) Rad. Crossmember F.8221? Single Point Radiator Mounting. (2) Wider Rear Spring Centres increased 1.450 N.S.3059. (3) Rubber Mounting for Gear Box Support to N.S.2925. Body Subframe to L.O.P. F.79676 Frame Ties to L.O.P. F.79474 Wings & Valances to L.O.P. F.79335 Front Springs N.S. O.S. Drawing No. T.F.S. No.22 T.F.S.No.22. Piece No. F.82033(Sheet 1) F.82033(Sheet 1) Lubrication No. F.82033( " 2) F.82033( " 2) Type 1050 lbs. 1050 lbs. Loaded lbs. 1070 lbs. 1072 lbs. Loaded Camber .2 neg. .2 neg. Loaded length 45" 45" Initial Camber 2 1/32" 2" Material S/SLM. (Cadmium plated) S/SLM(Cadmium plated) Wefco Gaiters fitted. contd. | ||