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).
List of incomplete parts for Chassis No 19EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\2\ scan0127 | |
| Date | 6th December 1928 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Chassis No 19EX. The following parts of this chassis are at-present incomplete. Engine and gear box unit:- This is the first unit made and has a number of temporary parts Silencer:- no cut out or control, no heat-shield. Front axle:- old type temporary axle fitted Brakes:- no front brakes connected up. Wing stays:- not fitted. Lubrication:- piping incomplete and no pump. Wiring:- no wiring done, no switch box, distribution box etc. Starter:- not fitted. Controls:- temporary. Spare wheel carrier:- incomplete. Road springs: no gaiters, probably wrong springs, not cadmium plated. Shock dampers:- none fitted Radiator and bonnet:- no shutter controls, no bonnet locks. {Should be fitted with 7/16" holding down studs and strong springs.} Instruments:- temporary oil gauge and thermometer only. Rear axle:- requires jacking pads, very noisy. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/J.Lindsay | ||