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).
Modifications to the 'Rippletto' petrol tank filler and the enclosure of associated prints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149\3\ scan0133 | |
| Date | 18th April 1940 | |
| 1263 d 1022 Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD{J. Draper - Frames}3/18.4.40. To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, c, to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Rippletto. Petrol Tank. We enclose herewith 2 prints of PL.188. Petrol Tank Filler (12 gallon tank) On PL188. we shew the petrol tank filler concealed in the wing, the filler shewn is the standard Bentley 5, we hope however to obtain a simplified filler cap from Messrs Wilmot Breedon to try on this car. We have taken the filler tube where it is attached to the petrol tank well rearwards to ensure that it is not damaged when snow chains are fitted. This scheme used in conjunction with PL177, should be sufficient to enable the petrol tank to be detailed. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Enclosed 4 copies of memo. 2, prints of PL188. | ||