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).
Approval of a revised wheel design from Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co. for the Phantom III, which increases the track by 1/2 inch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0236 | |
| Date | 22th June 1936 | |
| To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Copy to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Dav X 220 1370 E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/MN.22.6.36. Phantom III Road Wheels. We have had a reply to our E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}5/MN. of the 9th. inst., to the Dunlop Rim & Wheel Co., in which they agree to our suggestions. Herewith we enclose a print of their design CDS.785A showing the 5" rim so positioned relative to the hub that the track is increased by ½" overall. We approve of this design, and it is now possible to go ahead and get some wheels. When you have finished with our print of CDS.785A will you please return it to us. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Att: Print - CDS.785A. | ||