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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).
Production status report for rear axle, front brake, and rear brake components with handwritten annotations.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 97\1\  scan0081
Date  15th November 1937 guessed
  
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Rear Axle.
GB.2784/5 Axle Tubes
GB.2792 Susp.Brkts.
GB.2252 Pinion. )
GB.1502 Bevel Wheel)

6 Sets instructed,
producing 3.
Frgs still outstanding at 00.
3 sets I/C Castings on order
at Jessops.

On order from U.S.A.cutting
tackle not available.
Remainder of parts approx.
75% machined.

Handwritten:
O.K.
SCHEME FOR BIG
BEARING REQUIRED

Rear Brakes
6 Sets instructed producing 3.
All details completely machined
A/C Brake Shoes.

Handwritten:
OK.

Rear Brake Equaliser
No instructions.

Handwritten:
DETAILS. 24TH..

Front Brake Equaliser
FB.3127 Equal Arm. )
FB.3129 Act.Lever. )
FB.3130 Act.Lever. )
FB.3150 Bel.Lever. )

6 Sets instructed, producing 3
Dies produced - forgings delivered
all machining completed for 6 sets.

Handwritten:
O.K

Front Brakes Inter.Shaft
No instructions.

Handwritten:
SCH. ISSUED-
DETAILS. 24TH
  
  


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