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).
Inquiring about the standard adoption of Ferodo strip lacing for the 40/50 chassis bonnet and radiator.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\1\ scan0181 | |
| Date | 31th August 1922 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BY/Shn. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} AUG 31 1922 RECEIVED X4340 BY/Shn2/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}31.8.22. X.4340 - 40/50 CHASSIS - BONNET & RADIATOR. FERODO STRIP LACING. With reference to the Ferodo Strip Lacing, as shown on "N" Schemes 769 and 827, and instructions to Exptl:Dept:' under memos BY/Shn5/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}18.3.21 and BY/Shn8/DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}12.5.21, are you yet in a position to recommend the adoption of this as standard. The material for "R" Series is now being ordered, and probably the changeover could be made then if your report is satisfactory. BY/Shn. | ||