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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).
Appendix of schemes for the 12.B.5 chassis, outlining its features and differences from other models.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 98\5\  scan0165
Date  4th January 1939 guessed
  
APPENDIX OF SCHEMES FOR 12.B.5 CHASSIS.

CHASSIS :- Short Wheelbase Bentley, materially the same as that for 10.B.5 except in the following features.

1. Rear Spring Aft Shackle Tension Type. See PD.339 sent to you for 11.B.5.

2. Scuttle clearance for Bonnet Hinge. F.CD.185 sent to you for 9.B.5. (3.B.5.).

3. Dashboard and Contour. F.CD.1101 sent to you for 11.B.5.

4. Bonnet Valence Strip and Clips. Extra clip in scuttle. F.CD.1103 and F.CD.1113 sent herewith, used in conjunction with F.CD.1093, sent for 11.B.5.

5. Dashboard Arrgt. F.CD.1118 sent to you for 11.B.5.

6. Dashboard Mounting. F.CD.1093 sent to you for 11.B.5.

BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
  
  


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