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).
Phantom III chassis front brakes and the use of 'Heldite' sealant on joints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 85\1\ scan0193 | |
| Date | 31th August 1936 | |
| X306 MARTINDALE Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY/Cgh.{W Clough}6/W.31.8.36. "Phantom III" Chassis : Front Brakes. With reference to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/KW.28.8.36 and copy of memo received from GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}, Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}informs us that about 10 chassis were despatched from the Works before it was decided to make the joint in question by "Heldite", and although LA.{L. A. Archer} dealt with some of these cars in London,Paris Trials Car No.3.AZ.20 was one of the few not dealt with. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||