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).
Proposed design changes for a vehicle's bodywork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0287 | |
| Date | 28th June 1941 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/BAG.2/ET.28.6.41 - 2 - LUGGAGE BOOT. The lid{A. J. Lidsey} to be lightened and fitted with a slam lock, if this shows a reduction in weight, against the type at present fitted. BODY SHELL. No.2 crossmembers to be as our new design. This, we think, will be equally strong, and lighter than the present type, and much cheaper to produce. BODY MOUNTING. Fit the same type as designed for the Myth. WINGS. The spats on the front wings to follow the contour of the wheels more closely and to extend nearer the ground, to overcome mud-slinging. It has not been possible to check the B.V. body to see if all the proposed fittings can be used to do this. Drawings of the affected parts would be required. However, we take it that the recommendation would be put up to Park Wards, who will investigate accordingly. It would be advisable, before the body is started, to discuss the matter with Ward, who may have some suggestions to make and, as he possibly has some of the body parts available, we would probably see whether improvements could be made. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/BAG. | ||