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).
Parts to be incorporated into chassis 39-EX for cost reduction testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0236 | |
| Date | 28th February 1938 | |
| To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. MPS. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}4/MH.{M. Huckerby}28.2.38. 39-EX. The object of sending this car to France is to obtain a £50 reduction in chassis cost of future cars. By running the test soon the parts standardised as a result, can be fitted at I series. It is desired to incorporate in this chassis the following - Description of Part Manufactured. Details requd. Design Required 4 Finger clutch, as GCD.158 with inertia on cover, plus extension to carry tail bearing as on standard P.III. Also ball bearing to replace Oilite Bush. Facing S-7732. Ferodo. Yes. Combined hand and foot brake with iron drums and steel shoes. Yes. Felt washer for front idler lever N.Sch. 5121 Front linings M.L. Rear M.R.3. Yes. Alum front brake shoes N.Sch.4956 Yes. Rear Engine mounting GCD,27. Yes. "Servais" Silencer now on 35-EX. Yes. | ||