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).
Status report on parts releases for Phantom III, Bentley, and Wraith chassis that are not yet complete.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0426 | |
| Date | 24th February 1938 | |
| 1200 RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} (Absent). RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/JRD. Chassis Production Control Office. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/DM.{D. Munro}4/IB.24.2.38. RELEASES NOT YET COMPLETE. The following shows the position as regards Releases on Phantom III Chassis - 'D' Series (101-200)., Bentley Chassis- 'M' Series (101-200)., and Wraith Chassis (Production - after 1st - 30 Chassis). PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Section. Description. Parts held up. 5000. Crankcase & Bearings. 1. Being Released. 24.2.38. 5240. Controls. 4. " " " 7430. Spare Wheel Carrier. All. " " " 5072. Air Silencer. 1. Filter in question. 5230. Exhaust Fittings. All. Material in question 7000. Frame & Fittings. 3. Staybrite or coated M/S. 5250. Radiator,Stays & Mascot Caps. 1. Matrix in question. 6000. Flywheel & Clutch. 3. Pressure Ring, Flywheel, and Flywheel Cover, may involve resinking of Dies and pattern changes. BY/Mtn. expects Releases for all of above to be complete by Tuesday. BENTLEY CHASSIS. 5090. Camshaft. 1. Angle of Cams, may involve new Master Cam. 6030. Gearbox & Act Gear. 10. 6040. 1st & 3rd Motion Shaft. 13. Decision dependent on 6050. 2nd Motion Shaft. 4. adoption of 6080. Change Gear & Brake Mechn. 8. Overdrive Gearbox. 6180. Servo Motor Mechanism. 2. 6090. Rear Hand Brake Equaliser. 20. 6091. Rear Hand Brake Inter Shaft. 17. 6120. Rear Axles. 35. Decision dependent 6130. Rear Brakes. 107. on adoption of 6150. Rear Foot Brake Equal. 51. Girling Brakes. 6151. Front Brake Equaliser. 1. 6170. Rear Hub. 1. -1- continued over;- | ||