Meeting notes on vehicle component modifications, costings, testing, and future production plans for models including the Wraith and Phantom III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0238 | |
| Date | 24th May 1938 | |
| - 2 - Camshaft and Barrel Type Tappet. Saving of £10. 10. 0. over present scheme. Wraith Type Starter Motor. D.CD.401. Modified Cross in Frame. F.CD.595. Reason for additional holes on production in near side questioned. Threaded Shackles. Rear Springs. F.CD.546. F.CD.560. Detailed cost figures required. Hand and Foot Brake on same shoes. G.CD.558. Detail cost figures required. 4-Fingered clutch. Increased inertia. G.CD.653. Detailed cost figures required. Automatic Ignition. Not to be proceeded with. Wraith wheel movements. N.Schs.4756/7/8, N.Sch.4907, N.Sch.4986. Hardy Spicer Prop. Shaft to replace RR. Type. What guarantee is given by makers. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} stated 25% added to cost to cover this contingency. Modification to Rear Axle and Hub. G.CD.668. Detailed cost figures to be got out. Oil Feed to Exhaust System Suspension Links. E.CD.592. 10,000 Mile Test Car. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} stated that a 10,000 mile test abroad was not necessary to standardise the above items, as the major chassis change (Wraith wheel movement) had already been run, and a standardisation sheet circulated. Engine modifications can be tested on the test bed. Detailing of Phantom lll work to go ahead in accordance with D.O. programme fixed with HY. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} D.O. and Experimental Programme. Detailed schedule required from RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} to enable D.O. and Experimental to plan programme. HY. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} and RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} agreed that Phantom would continue in present form for a further 500 cars. Phantom lll Connecting Rods. Question of rods with unmachined channel section to reduce cost was discussed. Works to investigate suitable material for coining (1% nickel instead of 3½%). RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} to submit to HY. {Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} | ||
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