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).
Minutes from a chassis conference discussing specifications and production updates for the B.V. model.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0052 | |
Date | 20th February 1939 | |
1381 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} CHASSIS CONFERENCE HELD WED.& THURS.FEB.15 & 16. Personnel present HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}FS.{F. Steele}LK.{L. King}HJ.TF.{T. Fisher}AG.Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}(engines only) S.B.V.15,000 miles trials. This chassis is to be brought up to the specification as for the first 50 production B.V.'s, in accordance with HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/BA.16.1.39. It was reported by HJ and LK.{L. King} that the details were progressing satisfactorily with the exception of the forgings (O.O.) for the following section. Spring Suspension. Rear Shock Dampers. Rear Springs i.e.2" tension Shackles scheme. Delivery of forgings are to be urged. 30.B.V. A revised specification for this chassis was issued in By/NS.{Norman Scott}11/G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 10.2.39 necessitating a change of Dashboard and mounting etc. FS.{F. Steele} stated that it would be ready for despatch for Body Mounting by 22.2.39. The Bonnet, we are informed by By/NS.{Norman Scott}, is as will be issued for the first 50 production chassis. details required. It must not be overlooked that this chassis is fitted with temporary steering column, front suspension, rear axle etc. The correct details should be urged and completed in time for fitment when the car returns from the coachbuilders. continued. | ||