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 on issues with body brackets and axles, and updates on engine tests and other components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0280 | |
| Date | 17th September 1938 | |
| -5- .1/W.17.9.38 Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} 5. Body for 1st. Car. The cantilever body brackets for bottom side have collapsed in a manner we anticipated. 6. Semi-floating Axle. This is causing a certain amount of anxiety, modifications necessary to original design, means it will be several weeks before an axle is available. BENTLEY 60. (High Power Head). An engine will be on test week-ending Sept. 24th. GENERAL. Vacuum operated Change Speed. Designs are being prepared for adapting the parts already received. Free of Charge Work. AFTER THE SHOW Petrol Tank Fillers P.III and Bentley. BY.8/N.24.6.38 cleared the position in regard to this. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||