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).
Design position report listing the status of various items for the Wraith II chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0151 | |
Date | 22th October 1936 | |
ITEM. (6) DESIGN POSITION. WRAITH II - CHASSIS. Redesigned ignition distributor and governor. In hand. Rear wheel arch. Completed 10.10.36. Enclosed limousine "E" steering 1/16" scale. Completed. Stop for front brakes. Completed 2.10.36. Mod.to speedometer drive housing - to reduce cost. " 22.10.36. Mods. to front brake toggle shaft. " 6.10.36. Mod. to slotted fork and spherical bearing on rear equaliser. " 6.10.36. Rearrangement of studs for top rear cover of gearbox. " 22.10.36. Oilite bush in servo suspension bracket - to reduce cost. " 22.10.36. Mods. to propellor shaft and joints. " 22.10.36. Modified bosses to assist moulding gearbox. " 16.10.36. Body clearance of rear axle and propeller shaft. " 14.10.36. Modified rear spring pad. In hand. Continental touring limousine without wells - "B" steering 1/16th scale. Completed. Universal ring for 2nd speed coupling. In hand. Adaptation of P.III rear axle - to suit Wraith. In hand. Petrol Pumps. In hand. Rear bumper. In hand. | ||