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).
Body building specifications covering scuttle isolation, finish, roof, spare wheel, wheels, and delivery details.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 55\1\ Scan051 | |
| Date | 23th October 1931 | |
| (2) INSTRUMENT BOARD. Instructions to follow later. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. The contour of the rear of the bonnet is standard but the bonnet extends over the dash to an amount of .187. ins beyond the back of the dash. Standard scuttle isolation should be used and the gap filled in with sp{Mr Spinney} sponge rubber. The gap between the bonnet and the scuttle should not be less than .125ins. at the shoulders. We wish to have no bead on the edge of the scuttle. The side hinge of the bonnet will be sheathed. FINISH. EXTERIOR FINISH. to be untarnishable. All other finishing instructions to follow later. SUNSHINE ROOF. Latest Pytchley Design with the maximum opening permissible which will also permit of interior sun visors. REAR SPARE WHEEL. The spare wheel is carried on the back of the body on a dummy hub supplied by R-R Ltd. Wing valances to extend to the rear horns of the frame. Quarter bumpers to fill in the gap between the wheel and the wing. The number plate to be carried on a bar between the two bumpers. WHEELS. The wheels will have no discs, but will be enamelled to match the paintwork. DELIVERY. Car to be completed for delivery by the middle of October 1931. ( Latest possible date Oct. 23rd.) Instructions concerning this car are only to be accepted if from West WitteringHenry Royce's home town, and all queeries should be addressed to them. HV. | ||