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).
Release instructions for the Wraith 'C' Series - 300 Chassis, detailing exceptions from the 'B' series.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\2\ scan0170 | |
| Date | 5th November 1938 | |
| E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Dept. F.{Mr Friese} Dept. ~~G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Dept.~~ ~~P. Dept.~~ ~~C. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}~~ ~~C. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce}~~ C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 600. BY.1/N.5.11.38. Wraith 'C' Series - 300 Chassis. ------------------- Will you please release instructions for the above to be the same as 'B' series with the following exceptions:- (1) Front Roll Rod. - This should be instructed in accordance with F.CD.488. JD.{J. Draper - Frames} will issue a scheme for deleting the bosses from GW.2007 and modifying the cross lever. (2) 8" Deflection Front Springs. - These can be released for 300 sets. (3) R.A.D.13 Servo Linings. - These can be released for 300 sets. (4) Water Pump. LOP.EW.1988 - These can be released for 300 sets. (5) Adjustable Bonnet Catches F.CD.789. - These can be released for 300 sets. (6) Metal Dipstick for Gearbox.- Instruct for 300 sets. (7) Front Brake Dashpot S.CD.805. " " " (8) Felt seals on Brake Toggle Shaft." " " (9) "General" oil Filter. " " " In regard to the Exhaust System and Petrol Pump, 100 sets only should be instructed as it is anticipated later designs can be released in time for the last 200 cars. Will RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} please let us know the latest date we can release the last 200 sets. Cont'd..... | ||