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).
Progress report detailing updates on components for Wraith and Bentley models, and general standardisation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0071 | |
| Date | 11th November 1937 | |
| WRAITH. -4- (18) WIND NOISES. Information collected by Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} on this subject has been sent to Mr. Ward. When he is ready for a discussion a meeting will be arranged at the Works. BENTLEY. (19) 'M' SERIES. The large tyres, Wraith steering and fixed shutters will be introduced at 'M' Series. (20) OVERDRIVE GEARBOX. This will be ready for 6.B.IV at the end of this week. (21) LARGE OIL PUMP. A Depot Sheet has been issued for blanking off the holes in the sides of the con.rods when fitting the large pump. (22) DISC WHEELS. This matter is receiving investigation in the Design Dept. in conjunction with Dunlops. Disc wheels cannot be introduced before the semi-floating axle. GENERAL. (23) STANDARDISATION SHEETS. There are still some of the old kind in circulation. Several of the new type are being costed. Of the old type Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} is holding up the following which we should like to get signed. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}7/R.11.11.37. REMARKS. | ||