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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).
Progress report on chassis development, detailing completed tasks and work in hand.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 133\4\  scan0247
Date  16th May 1941
  
Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/JH.16.5.41.

PROGRESS REPORT - May 12th. 1941.
Chassis.

Work Completed.

PL.653 - Petrol Filler Cap. Myth.
PL.655 - Steering Column Support on Body Myth.
PL.656 - Modified position of Gastight Seal on the dashboard. Myth.
PL.657 - Headlamp Mounting Socket. Myth.
PL.666 - Lubrication of pendulum & Idler lever ball joints. Myth.

Work in Hand.

PL.658 - Morris Gearbox in Myth Chassis Myth 90%
PL.659 - Clutch Casing & Diaphragm to suit Morris G/Box. Myth 80%
Hydraulic Jack Mounting on side of Body. Myth 80%
Cylinder Head & Valve Gear. Wisp (held up)
Steering wheel. Myth (in hand)
Radiator and grille for 1st. car. Myth (in hand)
PL.664 - Combined drum & Hubs in Alum Front Brakes SeniorR. 90%
PL.669 - Exhaust system. (1/4 scale layout. Myth 90%
PL.536 - Wider brakes with alum drums and shoes (Rear) SeniorR. 50%
Alum. connecting rod. Senior R.{Sir Henry Royce} (in hand) (Alum engine)
Single inlet valve spring. S.R. in hand.

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