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).
Performance issues with headlamp cross-members and Wilmot Breedon bumpers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\4\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 7th July 1936 | |
| -2- To Derby ......Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to ........GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Sr/VAI/GM.7.7.36 9 Headlamp cross-member - D.S. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} 301 We have only fitted two of the new type vis FB. 2530 (type with reinforced brackets). : 31 : 93 10 Wilmot Breedon bumpers - D.S. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}289. We have had several failures of the FB. 1839 strengthened type studs and we have also had two failures of the FB.2215 reinforced type clip. : 35 : 105 Please let us know whether you require any more information. Sr/VA.A | ||