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 metal rebound stop for the Bentley 3 & 50 and Wraith 80 models.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\2\ scan0368 | |
Date | 8th September 1938 | |
BY {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /NS {Norman Scott} c. Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1292 DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 3/G.8.9.38. BENTLEY 3 and 50. WRAITH 80. AFM {Anthony F. Martindale} scheme :- Please receive herewith thefollowing F.CD.878 Metal Rebound Stop. The above shews a metal rebound stop to prevent the shock dampers getting damaged when excessive movement takes place. The Wraith bump rubber GW.2042 is also added with a larger rebound pressing welded to the frame to suit. Please instruct experimentally. DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||