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).
Request for a quote sent to a coachbuilder for repairs and modifications to Experimental Car 93-NK.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\1\ scan0152 | |
| Date | 11th August 1925 | |
| X8830 48770 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/TMWL/LG. 11th. Aug. 1925. Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., Coachbuilders, London Rd., Derby. Dear Sirs, EXPERIMENTAL CAR - 93-NK. Will you please quote for removing the body off the above car and for carrying out repairs for same as detailed below :- HOOD. New black leather outer covering complete with fasteners all round. 3 new fasteners for fixing front of hood to top of windscreen. Centre hood supports and rear hood supports require new oversize hinge pins - top and bottom. Repair hood framework as necessary to cure rattles, and make strong job. Body lights do not function - check wiring and refix tumbler switch inside body. Window in back of hood loose in its frame. WINDOWS. Overhaul rear window lifting mechanism, window framework and guides to make windows function correctly and to cure rattles. Overhaul front windows as above and fit new glass to near side front window. FRONT WINDSCREEN. Overhaul bottom glass framework, both bottom glasses are very loose and rattle badly. Repair top screen hinge so that screen can be secured in an open position by the thumb screws provided. Refix centre windscreen pillar to scuttle. Refix side pillars. DOORS. Overhaul hinges, locks etc., and fit new parts where necessary. Refit beading. SCUTTLE. Remove dent from top of scuttle to make Spinney ventilator water-proof. Fit trough and drain to Spinney ventilator. Repair cracks in scuttle, one at each top corner and one below off-side door. Repair crack below near-side door. Repair cracks at bottom of each side of rear body panel. Fit new boards under rear seat, also new front board to prevent rear cushion slipping forward. Clean all inside upholstery and repair where badly worn. Repair or replace loose covers to make up a good set. Re-fit floor-boards and recover same. WINGS. If possible repair both front wings, if these cannot be reasonably repaired, fit new wings. Remove ..... | ||