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).
Bonnet assembly issues, including requests for drawings and component improvements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\3\ scan0168 | |
| Date | 19th March 1940 | |
| -2- Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}14/JH.19.3.40. EB.4985 - Bracket - LTHP Front. EB.4986 - " - RTHP Front. EB.4987 - Bracket - LTHP Rear. EB.4988 - " - RTHP Rear. (4) We asked the production detail office several times for a complete assembly drawing of the bonnet side plate prior to hostilities, which was refused as unnecessary, this would have been a great help. (5) The clips holding the lower corners of the bonnet should be produced in heavier gauge. Mr. Green pointed out they easily take a permenant set. (6) As it is essential that Motor Body Panels should have EB.4404 bonnet eye when assembling the bonnet it would be better if Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} could arrange for Motor Body Panels to make this piece. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} | ||