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).
Scheme for fitting standard shock dampers to a Bentley 50, detailing necessary frame and exhaust modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 112\2\ scan0001 | |
| Date | 24th May 1938 | |
| (5) Br/No. (crossed out) c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} C. Day/Month/Yr (crossed out) DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}2/G.24.5.38. 842 MARTINDALE BENTLEY 50. REAR SHOCK DAMPERS. Please receive herewith the following scheme F.CD.677 Rear Shock Dampers. The above scheme shews Rolls-Royce standard shock dampers fitted to Bentley 50. We have shewn a simplified type of connecting link and spring plate. The positions of the rivets and lightening holes in the frame end and gusset have also been altered, with the rear wheel arch body bracket position, to provide room for the shock damper brackets. The exhaust swan neck has also been modified to pass under the petrol tank and clear the shock dampers. A scheme will follow giving particulars of a petrol tank to suit the new position of the shock dampers. This alteration will also apply to Bentley 111. Please instruct. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||