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).
Requesting a pair of revised bonnet catches for trial, as per Mr. Royce's wishes.
| Identifier | Morton\M3.6\ img012 | |
| Date | 1st May 1919 | |
| To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} -2- E2/G30/5/19 Contd. the catch is disengaged from the button, and it is necessary to drag the bonnet over bodily to get the catch off the button. Radii should be shewn on the engaging edges of the bonnet, and the bonnet side plate, indicated on the blue print at "Y". In accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, would you please send a pair of revised bonnet catches for 7 CA. if they are found satisfactory after trial. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||