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 the B.V. Continental Chassis, detailing outstanding components and actions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0048 | |
| Date | 3rd February 1939 | |
| -2- HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/CB.3.2.39. 14.B.V. Chassis (Continental) contd. FS.{F. Steele} reported that this chassis was progressing satisfactorily. We are still awaiting details for the following :- (a) Armstrong Rear Shock Dampers. By/NS.{Norman Scott} stated that the design was in hand - details would be urged. HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} stated that By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} promised Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} that all details for continental chassis would be cleared by 21.1.39, - this means that we are two weeks behind schedule now. (b) Petrol Tank, PD.359. Up to date we have received detail drawings for the body only. - By/NS.{Norman Scott} stated that this would be clear by the week-end. (c) Front & Rear Brakes, Hubs, etc. By/NS.{Norman Scott} stated that this would be completed by 1.2.39. (d) Radiator. FS.{F. Steele} was requested to see Cry. re delivery. (e) Rear Axle. By/NS.{Norman Scott} promised completion of all details by the week-end. (f) Steering Column. FS.{F. Steele} was requested to look into the position of this. continued. | ||