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).
Design progress report listing the status of components for the Spectre and Wraith chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan177 | |
Date | 3rd May 1935 guessed | |
ITEM. (4) DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Incorporation of hydraulic jack in front suspension. In hand. Investigation of Induction system with downdraught carburetters. Completed. Hydraulic Auto-lock for rear shock dampers. In hand. Modification to Marles type steering column support and box. Completed. Modifications to clutch to improve accessibility etc. Completed. Spring drive and larger slipper wheel - permanent scheme. In hand. Cast iron tappets. Completed. 1/8th scale frame models. Completed. Final modification to switchbox. Completed. Final modification to switchbox. Completed. Instrument board for 4th SpectreCodename for Phantom III. In hand. WRAITH CHASSIS. Front wheel and brake drum. In hand. Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. In hand. Gearbox:- mods to reduce cost of manufacture. In hand. Steering and front seat positions. In hand. Spring stop and modification to Induction pipe heater. In hand. | ||