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).
Issuance of blueprints for the Ripplet Chassis, Frame & Fittings.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0052 | |
Date | 26th January 1940 | |
File copy. 1022 TO. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH.2./ 26. 1. 40 Clan/EXP. RIPPLET CHASSIS Section. 7000. Frame & Fittings Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of each of the following new LOP's FB. 5240 LOP. Frame Makers Assembly ( 3 sheets ) RF. 216 LOP. Frame & Fittings ( 4 sheets ) Included in these LOP's are parts to suit the following designs:- Frame to PD. 432 Rear Engine Suspension to GCD. 1417 Hydraulic Master Cylinder for Brakes to GCD. 1339 Flexible Pipe Lubrication to Rear Spring Rear Shackle to FCD. 1360. Front Engine Mounting to PL. 92 Front Jacking Pad to PL. 492. Radiator Mounting to PD. 441. Apart from the above, the LOP is based on B.V. but we have not included any parts for the following;-in the face of modified design:- Rear Damper Supports and Rebound Strap Exhaust Supports Dashboard Mounting Side Spare Wheel Carrier Supports Front & Rear Bumper Mounting Lower Triangle Bearing Brackets Steering Centre Pivot Starting Handle Bearing Support Horn Relay Unit Mounting. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. Issued K Rlt. 29-1-40 | ||