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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
  
  


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