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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).
Clarifying which type of hydraulic shock absorbers, Houdaille or R.R., should be fitted to chassis 58NA.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 25\2\  Scan020
Date  1st May 1914
  
R.R. 235A. (150 H) (V.V. 782 27.2.14) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 0442.

Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/mcr8/B1514.

Re Hydraulic Shock Absorbers. X.235.

Mr Matthews 1.5.14.

In reply to your query as to whether Houdaille or R.R. hydraulic shock absorbers should be fitted on 58NA{Mr Nadin}, pleasr note Mr Day's reply:

"Houdaille were instructed for 58NA{Mr Nadin} on
"4.3.14.- 17820 - to List of Parts F4080
"there is no doubt as to which is intended
"There are no R.R. shock absorbers on to
"List of Parts F4080. We will alter this
"X No. on F4743." M.D. 23/4/14:

p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}

Handwritten text: A1132
  
  


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