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).
Complaint regarding bonnet hinge spindles working out, causing difficulty in opening the bonnet.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\2\ scan0193 | |
| Date | 16th October 1936 | |
| XIII 3 To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}21/KW.16.10.36. Complaints. Bonnet Hinges. There are numerous cases of the bonnet hinge spindle (i.e., panel hinges) working out, causing a difficulty in opening the bonnet. This applies to all cars. It has been reported upon in the 10,000 miles tests. Will you please look into the complaint. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/G.W.Hancock. | ||