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).
Alterations to the 'Goshawk 11' third cross member, scheme 671, based on a drawing from Mr. Royce.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\3\ scan0311 | |
| Date | 26th January 1921 | |
| X4260 To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to EFC. E1/G26.1.21. X.4260. RE "GOSHAWK 11" THIRD CROSS MEMBER - N. SCHEME 671. ------------------------------------------------------------- Referring to the above scheme, we attach herewith blue print shewing pencil drawing sketched on to Mr. Royce's instructions, illustrating the alterations he wishes to make to lighten and simplify as far as possible, the pivot pin for the front end of the rear spring. This drawing is practically to scale, and may be proceeded with without further reference to Mr. Royce, except as regards the information not shewn, namely, the side view of the oval section vertical lever on the cross member, and sheet metal terminals for carrying the brake cables. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.H) 798. 10-12-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2947 | ||