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).
Status report on the production of frames and fittings for the Bentley III model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\1\ scan0075 | |
| Date | 2nd November 1937 | |
| 200B. FILE BENTLEY III. We give herewith the position of the Bentley III as we know it at present. Frames & Fittings. FB.2937/8 Frame Side Members ) FB.2948/9 Channels Cruciform ) FB.3081/2 Frame Gussets ) 6 Sets of these parts have been obtained from Messrs. John Thompson. One is built up, now on bumping. 2 sets assembled. 3 sets unassembled. In addition to the above 2 sets have been ordered in lighter gauge material, 1 set has been delivered and built up, and is now on twisting tests. FB.3021/2 Rear Shackle Brkts ) FB.3023 End Supports ) Dies sunk, and forgings obtained, 6 sets. FB.3092 Anchor Brackets One set produced from solid dies now completed, 3 sets of forgings in hand. FB.3159 Support for Starting) Hand Bracket ) FB.3161 Bumper Bracket ) Two sets have been produced in Bz/A castings, no dies are instructed. 3 Pairs of Side Members, Frame Gussets and Cruciform Members to F.C.D.139 and 155 ordered 2.11.37. Handwritten text: 2 FRAMES ONE FOR TWISTING BENTLEY III FRAME DETAIL DRAWINGS. THREE WEEKS. 24TH INST FRAMES AT END OF WEEK AS BEFORE. UNALTERED O.K. 450- | ||