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).
General arrangement of the front axle, cross steering tube, and non-standard Michelin disc wheels for the 20 HP chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan038 | |
Date | 20th March 1919 | |
R.R. 255 D (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18, G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2211) X4063 To Mr Stott from DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to WH. c. to EFC. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}4/CB20.3.19. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS. X.3516 Please receive LeC.1059 - Gen Arrgt of Front Axle and cross steering tube for the above chassis. It will be noticed that the dimensions of the Mitchelin Disc Wheel are somewhat out of standard. This matter is to be taken up with the Mitchelin Co. with a view to their making this one of their standards if possible. It may be necessary to incline the top steering lever forward in the position shewn on LeC.1066, but as this is not quite settled please detail as shewn for the present. Particulars of the steering joint have already been sent you. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||