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 from the Clan Design Section on chassis and gun installation work.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\4\ scan0242 | |
Date | 10th May 1941 | |
1125 To Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}1/ET.11.5.41. PROGRESS REPORT - 10th MAY 1941 CLAN DESIGN SECTION Please receive herewith the Progress Report of the Clan Design Section for the two weeks ending May 10th 1941. C H A S S I S WORK COMPLETED. PL.653 - Petrol Filler Cap. Myth. PL.655 - Steering Column Support on Body. Myth. PL.656 - Modified Position of Gastight Seal on the Dashboard. Myth. PL.657 - Headlamp Mounting Socket. Myth. PL.666 - Lubrication of pendulum and Idler Lever Ball Joints. Myth. WORK IN HAND. PL.658 - Morris Gearbox in Myth Chassis. Myth 90%. PL.659 - Clutch Casing and Diaphragm to suit Morris Gearbox. Myth 80%. - Hydraulic Jack Mounting on Side of Body. Myth 80%. - Cylinder Head and Valve Gear. Wisp (held up) - Steering Wheel. Myth (in hand) - Radiator and Grille for 1st Car. Myth (in hand) PL.664 - Combined Drum & Hubs in Alum Front Brakes. Senior Range 90% PL.669 - Exhaust System (¼ scale layout). Myth 90% P. 536 - Wider Brakes with Alum Drums and Shoes (Rear). Senior Range 50% - Alum Connecting Rod. Senior Range (in hand) (Alum Exhaust) GUN INSTALLATION WORK COMPLETED. QPL.185 - Blast Tube Extension. 40 mm. Gun. QS. 264 - Gun Mounting to suit Gun inclined at 12½º and plane fuselage. 40 mm. Gun. QS. 260 - Revised Rear Mounting to suit Gun inclined at 12½º with simplified operation. 40 mm. Gun. | ||