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).
List of completed design modifications for Bentley and Spectre chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan189 | |
Date | 14th May 1934 guessed | |
ITEM (2) DESIGN POSITION. --------------------------------------------- BENTLEY CONTINUED:- Modification to side spare wheel carrier - stiffer tubes. Completed. Controlled dampers - oil pipe layout and connections. Completed. Carburetter modifications to prevent petrol spilling when flooding. Completed. Starting handle tunnel cover - modified hinge pin. Completed. Addition of stiffness to radiator grille. Completed. Steering column modification - Works request - detail modifications. Completed. Strengthened rear shock damper suspension. Completed. S.U.Carburetter floatchamber needle valve modifications to reduce flooding tendency. Completed. Mounting of P.100 headlamps. Completed. Hand throttle control - customer's special requirement. Completed. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS. ------------------- Frame - rear end - springs and shock dampers. Completed. Rear springs - aft shackle. Completed. Pedals. Completed. Exhaust piping - downtakes. Completed. Brake linkage. Completed. | ||