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).
Breakdown of the coachwork weights for a vehicle, including individual parts and totals.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\3\ scan0033 | |
| Date | 1st February 1938 | |
| To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to W/S - Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} c. to By/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 2006 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}3/JH.1.2.38. H38 re 1.B.5. BODY WEIGHT. In view of the importance of the coachwork weights on these cars, we have very carefully weighed all the parts on our own scales, so avoiding any error when weighing the lorry before and after loaded. The weights are as follows :- Body including seats, cushions ................... 889½ lbs. 2 front wings and valances ..................... 45 lbs. 2 front stone guards .......................... 9 lbs. 2 rear wings and stays ........................ 23 lbs. Felt and pile mats, wing piping ............... 23½ lbs. Paint -1 tin sufficient for bonnet etc. ....... 9 lbs. We have not included extra paint for wheels, only a proportion 999 lbs. COACHWORK TOTAL = 8c. 3qrs. 19 lbs. Windscreen wiper motor extra - 3 lbs. 13 ozs. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/F.Dodd. | ||