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).
List of components made from alternative materials for the Bentley 1.B.50 chassis for road testing precautions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\2\ scan0370 | |
| Date | 22th June 1938 | |
| 802 AFM{Anthony F. Martindale} To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}3/VS.{J. Vickers}22.6.38. BENTLEY 1.B.50. In order that you may take the necessary precautions during road testing of the above chassis, we give below a list of components produced from other than the specified material. It should be noted that the attached photographs are not of the actual B.50 chassis, but they will serve to indicate the positions of the pieces in question. -------------------- PARTS PRODUCED FROM CAST STEEL. FB.3507/8. Lower Triangle Levers. FB.2980. Torque Arms. FB.3086. Torque Arm Bearings. FB.3372/3. " " GB.2792. Spring Suspension Brackets. FB.3842. Spring Anchorage Brackets. -------------------- PARTS PRODUCED FROM BZ/A.{Mr Adams} FB.3733. Steering Box. FB.3486. ) Front and Rear FB.3235/6) Bumper Brackets. FB.3159. Starting Handle Bracket. Rear (Ex.29840. Support Bracket. Brakes (Ex.29829. Operating Lever. (Ex.30911. Accelerator Lever. (Ex.30912. Accelerator Bracket. Pedals (Ex.30863. Brake Lever. (Ex.30703. Clutch Lever. (Ex.30960. Lever. (Ex.30961. Bracket. Ex.30734. Control Lever. -------------------- continued. | ||