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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).
New drawings and parts for the Rippletto Chassis frame and fittings.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 118\1\  scan0057
Date  30th January 1940
  
1022.
File
TO.RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH.2./ 30. 1. 40
Clan/EXP.

RIPPLETTO CHASSIS
Frame & Fittings. Section. 7000

Further to memo EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH.1/23. 1. 40. please receive herewith 3 blue prints of each of the following new drawings.

RF. 263. Front Gusset Stay. R.H. 16 SWG (.064) 1 off
RF. 264 Front Gusset Stay. L.H. 16 SWG (.064) 1 off
RF. 265 Rear Gusset Stay. R.H. 16 SWG (.064) 1 off
RF. 266 Rear Gusset Stay. L.H. 16 SWG (.064) 1 off
RF. 267 Top Stiffening Plate (Cruciform) 12 SWG (.104) 1 off
RF. 268 Bottom Stiffening Plate( " ) 12 SWG (.104) 1 off

The following existing parts will also be required.

FB. 5121 Stiffener R.H. Front X Member 1 off
FB. 5122 Stiffener L.H. Front X Member 1 off

The above are in accordance with the frame thicknesses verbally requested by EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}

Please instruct up as required.

EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH.
  
  


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