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).
Modifications to the spare wheel carrier and step iron for various car models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 68\3\ scan0030 | |
| Date | 20th August 1924 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c.c. to CJ. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} LHS.{Lord Herbert Scott} SECRET X8600 DAL/M20.8.24. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. 11. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER ETC. Handwritten: X8300 (crossed out) X8600 X.9600 X.9590 We send herewith N.sch.1836., shewing the modified spare wheel carrier. It will be seen that we have strengthened the base and reduced the load on the bolts, at the same time reducing the tendency to diaphragm the frame side member, and we believe that this will overcome the difficulties experienced with the 40/50. carrier. There are also slight modifications to the head to improve the handling of the wheel. It will be seen that we have modified the bolting of the engine foot, and shew a new step iron. The wheel position shewn is for 'D' and we have indicated that for 'B'. The step iron shewn is for standard. There will be another step iron for Sports cars, bringing the running-board up to the level of the bottom of the frame. Would you please send a print of this drawing to Sales as early as possible. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||