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).
Ordering various poundage road springs for cars designated for the Indian market.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\1\ scan0147 | |
| Date | 5th December 1928 | |
| 45410 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY/Cgh{W Clough}13/N.5.12.28 INDIA 4. ROAD SPRINGS. Up,to the moment we have only ordered springs for four cars which are as follows:- 2 pairs 650 lbs. Front. 2 " 700 " 2 " 800 " Rear. 2 " 900 " [Handwritten annotation] 6 Pairs. 650 Front- 1 Pair 700 Front It would seem that we ought to order more springs to enable us to build all the India cars which are in hand also for bumping purposes. Will you please let us know what poundages we should order in addition to the above. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||