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).
Order for a new set of rear road springs for a chassis as the previous set was too light.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 16\7\ Scan019 | |
| Date | 17th August 1927 | |
| To Roy{Sir Henry Royce} C RMC. C Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X7410 BY/HEB{H. Biraben}4/M.17.8.27. E.A.C.7. CHASSIS. REAR SPRINGS & FITTINGS SEC:7030. The Exp: Dept. in their memo' Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/LG16.8.27. state that the Rear Road Springs previously ordered for this chassis were too light. In accordance with their requirements, will you kindly order,- 1 Set (2 Springs) 1400 lbs. to F.74753 Rear Road Springs. Will Roy{Sir Henry Royce}, please obtain from Makers' particulars regarding thickness of Springs, position of Clips etc. for D.O. reference. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} | ||