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).
Original drawings for 'Myth Frame' components, specifically the 4th Cross Member and Front Frame Gussets.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\2\ scan0017 | |
Date | 3rd December 1940 | |
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Copy to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} [struck through] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}5/ET.3.12.40. [Handwritten note]: 1030 [Handwritten note]: 727 [Stamped]: MYTH FRAME. Please receive herewith the following originals:- PL.377 - 4th Cross Member. PL.388 - Short [struck through] Frame Gussets. [Handwritten]: FRONT The above schemes were designed in conjunction with PL.363/4, Frame Transmission & Springs, which shewed an A.{Mr Adams} Cross Member. This design of frame has subsequently been abandoned in favour of a cross in the frame. Will Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. kindly issue the usual prints for record purposes. No detailing will be required. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} [Signature] Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Prints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. & Ashby. | ||