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).
Discussion summary sheet detailing tests and actions for various experimental chassis and Bentley models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0309 | |
| Date | 12th November 1936 | |
| 1062 F.Dodd. 12.11.36. DISCUSSION ON CHASSIS. 36-EX. Steadman - cooling. 32-EX. Ratcliffe.- Consumption, Gearbox, Performance. 37-EX. Whyman - Exhaust. Hardy - To follow with steering. 33-EX. In Shop. F.Dodd promise. Before 32-EX. goes in Shop, Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} to have opportunity to concentrate on gearbox test. Combined with petrol consumption. Rose to run oil cons. test on 36-EX. with XL. and Mobile Artic. Repeat on 33-EX. when it comes out of the Shop. 25/30. 18.G.1V. Change unit. G.A.E.20. In shop for steering change. BENTLEYS 1.B.1V. Brakes. 3.B.1V. See Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} to observe if a more useful engine unit can be tried. Get out general specification to overcome faults that can be carried out in the Garage. B.23-AE. Engine Mounting Test. B.56.BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Next for Shop. Complete specification to overcome faults. Body removed. To be fitted with coupe'. contd. | ||