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).
Experimental modifications to the front shock absorber ball end and axle for a 40/50 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 79\2\ scan0108 | |
| Date | 13th August 1920 | |
| x.4065 To Mr. Coverley from BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} BY/HEB{H. Biraben}8/DW.13/8/20. C. to EFC. C. to Ms. C. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} EXPERIMENTAL 4065 X.3461 40/50 CHASSIS. RE MODIFICATION TO BALL END & FRONT AXLE FOR FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER -SEC: 7160. ------------------------ Kindly receive herewith 2 Blueprints off each of the following :- F.8192 - Ball End Stud. F.8193 - Washer for Front Shock Absorber. Will you kindly instruct for 6 sets to be made experimentally. As regards the position of the Ball End Stud on Axle,- kindly note, we will instruct for the die to be altered and axles handed over to you as soon as you can settle on the position of the Ball End Stud, which you are at present fitting up for us. Also, kindly note, Arrangement and L.O.P. to cover the above will be issued as soon as possible. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} [Signature] Scheme R.885? | ||