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 status report on various items for the Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan134 | |
| Date | 18th March 1935 guessed | |
| BENTLEY CHASSIS. ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. Frame Cross and separate gearbox (engine moved forward 3.00") In hand. Revised scheme of friction on servo balance arm. Completed. Modifications to prevent brakes fading. Completed. Adaption of Wraith propeller shaft to Bentley. Put aside. Oil gauge and thermometer pipes (to suit flexible engine mounting) Completed. Borg and Beck clutch adapted to suit narrow pin crankshaft. In hand. Radiator support stay - rear - centre mounted radiator and front wings. Completed. Headlamp bracket -do- Completed. Bonnet valance, wings and apron. -do- In hand. Engine anchor stays. -do- Completed. Modification to lubrication of anchor link - cantilever pedals. Completed. " " brake bracket and 2nd crossmember to give clearance. Completed. " " cut-out to reduce voltage drop. Completed. Rolled steel brake shoes. In hand. Mounting of Currus fog lamp. In hand. | ||