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).
Table detailing the status of parts for B.V. production models 3.B.50 and 14.B.Y. which have not yet run 15,000 miles.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\2\ scan0025 | |
Date | 2nd March 1939 | |
ITEMS FOR B.V. PRODUCTION. NOT YET RUN 15,000 MILES. | Item Description | 3.B.50. | 14.B.Y. | |---|---|---| | FCD.1190 (Dotted scheme common to W.80) .750" dia. front roll rod. | Required. | Required. | | PD.339. 2" tension shackles. | Fitted. | Fitted. (Forged brackets required on one car) | | FCD.1211. Steering wheel and controls. | Required. | Required. (4 controls called for). | | FCD.1101. Dashboard and latest wiring FCD.1236. | Sloping dash cannot be changed. | Dash fitted. Wiring required. | | FCD.1033. Centre floorboard. DCD.1162. Mod. to cover plate. | Required. | Required. | | FCD.833 New position for brake pedal. FB.4111/2 Pedal and gap plate. | Fitted. | Fitted. | | FB.4455/6/7/8 Pedal stops. | Required. | Required. | | FB.4243. 18322/F Mod. to adjusting screw. | Required. | Required. | | FB.4486 Accelerator pedal return spring modification. | Fitted. | Fitted. | | GW.1991 Hand brake stone guard in .036" material. | Bowden hand brake to be fitted to one car, stiffer shield to other. | | | ||