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 for a 'V' Series Chassis bumper test, listing existing and new parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\2\ scan0247 | |
| Date | 7th April 1925 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X8772 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RB{R. Bowen}/LG7.4.25. BUMPER TEST 'V' SERIES CHASSIS. X8410 X8772 SPECIFICATION. (1) Parts which have already been on test on EAC.11. chassis. Description. Time run. Front axle complete EAC.11. 181 hrs. Rear axle standard 40/50. Original bumper axle. Rear springs - standard 40/50 181 hrs. Steering column - EAC.11. overhauled. 181 hrs. Outer tube of same. 53 hrs. 18 mins. Sphere (oil retaining type) 181 hrs. Dashboard & Brkts. EAC.11 type. 181 hrs. Front engine support tubes.E.71430/1 181 hrs./44 hrs. 50 " " " " front brkt. 181 hrs. Rear engine feet F.71450/1 181 hrs. (2) New parts. Complete new frame standard 40/50 and as follows :- Front springs - Firths 43¾" F.71980/1. Diagonal stays to sphere anchorage rear eyes G.303 modified. " " " " " front " G.72893. Side steering tube F.72512 to arrgt. draw. F.72514. Radiator supports to N.sch.1879. Radiator shutters etc. to drgs. N.sch.1890/1 'V' type rad. 2nd. cross member F.7224. Rear engine suspension tubes F.72287/8. Rear engine suspension sockets. F.72286. contd :- | ||