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 required modifications and work to be done on the Wraith Car 24.G.VI.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 6\6\ 06-page378 | |
Date | 22th November 1937 | |
X To HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 800 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}1/MH.{M. Huckerby}22.11.37. WRAITH CAR 24.G.VI. When next the above car is in the fitting shop we would like the following work done - (1) Modify front suspension yokes to EXS.82 and 82A. The yokes removed from 27.O.VI can be used and will require oversize pivot pins. (2) Remove rubber bushes from bottom yokes and revert to standard. (3) Reline all brakes with Thermoid D.35. I.H. lining. (4) Reline clutch with Thermoid as per Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NHC.20/JH.18.11.37. (5) Fit 1.750" dia. Tail pipe to exhaust system. (6) Put vent hole in gear box to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/PJH's instructions. (7) Connect up car heater. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} | ||