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).
Blueprints and modifications for the Ripplet Chassis front axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0092 | |
| Date | 22th February 1940 | |
| 1022. Dft Ran/Cbar. File To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH.22/JH.22.2.40. Ripplet Chassis. Front Axle Sec.7040. In accordance with Specification. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of each of the following :- RG.{Mr Rowledge}432 Front Axle Yoke - R.H. RG.{Mr Rowledge}433 " " " - L.H. RG.{Mr Rowledge}434 LOP Front Axle - 2 sheets. The above yokes have been detailed to include the modified castor angle to EXS.1610/1 and the brake operating lever lugs have been deleted to suit hydraulically operated front brakes. Kindly instruct all parts included in the L.O.P. to suit, noting that this completes the instructions for Sec.7040. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. | ||