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).
Requesting the preparation of a front axle and steering gear for a bumping test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan003 | |
| Date | 17th February 1913 | |
| AW/SM6/017213. FRONT AXLE BUMPING TEST - X. 23/A.{Mr Adams} Mr. Mills. 17/2/13. Mr. Hives wishes to start this experiment immediately. In order to do this, he will require one front axle complete with pivots, levers and cross tube. The Experimental Shop have the necessary wheels but they also require a complete steering gear without controls and side steering rod. Will you kindly issue the necessary instructions to enable Mr. Matthews to prepare these. p. A.{Mr Adams} Wormald. copy sent also to Mr Spinney | ||