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).
Internal order memo for two experimental 20-HP Chassis rear springs with an altered camber.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\1\ scan0110 | |
Date | 6th October 1927 | |
C. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} V5410 BY/HEB{H. Biraben}1/M.6.10.27. 20-HP. CHASSIS. REAR SPRINGS SEC:7030. In accordance with Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/LG5.10.27, will you kindly order up:- F.53048 Rear Road Spring 900 lbs. (STIFFER Type) 2 off. with the "Free" Camber altered from 4.000" to 3.500". Kindly instruct the Makers' to stamp these springs with Piece No: F.55270. These are required solely for Experimental purposes and when delivered should be handed over to the Exp:Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RECEIVED OCT 1927 SPRING IN FREE POSITION 3.500" BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} HHB | ||