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).
Modifications to car WXA-2 to improve wind noise, with additional other and chassis work.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\5\ scan0232 | |
| Date | 3rd June 1938 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD{Frank Dodd - Bodies}3/R.3.6.38. WXA-2 - Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} The following work has been carried out on the above car to improve wind noise:- (1) Covers over drain holes in screen pillars removed. A new pattern made and fitted. (2) Sunshine roof removed, tubular rubber fitted on the side edges. (3) Rubber sealing strip fitted to door shuts. (4) Ventilation fitted to the front doors. Other work - (5) A special foot rest to suit the rear compartment has been made and fitted. Chassis work - (6) Needle bearing pivots fitted. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||