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).
Release and production status of various vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0413 | |
| Date | 11th October 1937 | |
| -3- Rml/R.11.10.37. (14) CROSS STEERING TUBE. There does not appear to be any point in releasing six sets without the rest of the steering. (15) REAR AXLE. We can release 100 sets of these with the P.III centre casing, and the wheel drivers to Drawing G.C.D.102. (16) REAR BRAKES. Here again, we have released six sets of the rear drums with aluminium shoes. It would be very unwise to be committed to 100. (17) REAR & FRONT BRAKE EQUALISERS. We can release 100 sets of these. (18) PROPELLER SHAFTS. As these are going to be made out, there does not appear to be much object in releasing more than six. (19) RADIATOR. As we are not altogether clear of water loss, we would rather not release more than six sets unless there is some particular reason for so doing. (20) BONNET. We have released six to LOP. E.W.994. .060 material, as it is not yet certain whether the first 100 would have the Widney bonnet hinge or not we cannot release these. (21) FAN. Not yet sufficiently silent. We have released the first six. (22) UNDERSHIELD. We have released six sets as on the 10,000 mile car, but it may be possible to simplify this before we instruct the first 100 sets. | ||