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).
Proposed modifications and future plans for the E.A.C.II and E.A.C.III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\2\ scan0042 | |
| Date | 1st December 1923 | |
| -2- X8770 (handwritten, crossed out) Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}2/MA.12.23 (handwritten) X9770 (handwritten) X8770 (handwritten, crossed out) During the early months of the New Year we shall know more about E.A.C.II. I believe it is now decided that the engine and gear box will be mounted very similarly to the 20HP chassis, as a unit with a 4th speed box. This will in all probability mean further modifications at the rear end of the chassis; torque tube and propeller shaft, for instance, may be altered, modifications may have to be made to the frame, and possibly many other alterations, so you will see that there is every probability that E.A.C.II will be pushed back somewhat. Of course, in connection with E.A.C.III and "T" series it would be proposed to order the new type front axle and new longer front springs. To sum up, it seems that E.A.C.II will be almost a complete new chassis, and it is better now we are beginning to see our way out with Front Wheel Brakes, to immediately plan for a continuity of E.A.C.III. 1st page in X9770 (handwritten) | ||