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).
Arranging a meeting with Firths to discuss tests on front springs for the 40/50 HP Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 52\2\ Scan108 | |
| Date | 28th October 1924 | |
| Y4429 Wor {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from Wd. {Mr Wood / Mr Whitehead} s.to By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c.to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Wd {Mr Wood / Mr Whitehead} 3/WJ28.10.24. 40/50 HP.Chassis - Four Wheel Brakes. Firth's Front Springs, 43½" centres, 12½% stiffer type. Firths have arranged to come to these Works tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, to discuss with us the tests we have made of their front springs. They will arrive here shortly before 11 a.m. and I shall be glad if arrangements can be made to have everything in readiness for the discussion and examination of fractured main plates, etc. It has been suggested that the discussion should take place in my (Wd {Mr Wood / Mr Whitehead} 's) office and the parts to be examined and discussed should be sent to my office. Mr.Mark Firth and Mr.Stansfield will certainly come and I hope that Mr.Wortley Fawcett will also be able to come. Wd. {Mr Wood / Mr Whitehead} | ||