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).
Design position report detailing the status of various components for the Spectre and Wraith chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan189 | |
Date | 3rd June 1935 guessed | |
ITEM. (5) DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Undershields. In hand. Alternative jacking systems - front and rear. In hand. 4 to 1 ratio rear axle gears. In hand. Front crossmember and stabiliser to suit existing frame. Completed. Rigid attachment of dash to scuttle. In hand. Stiffened clutch cover. In hand. WRAITH CHASSIS. Front wheel and brake drum. In hand. Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. In hand. Steering and front seat positions. In hand. Spring stop and modification to induction pipe heater. In hand. J.3. starter modernised and adapted to Wraith engine. In hand. Crankcase breather pipe. In hand. Rear brake mechanism. In hand. Gearbox:- lightened servo drive shaft. Completed. | ||