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).
Estimate for extensive repairs on a Cadillac V16 vehicle, including engine, brake, and suspension work.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\1\ scan0285 | |
| Date | 31th October 1935 | |
| Phone: WILLESDEN 4100 (4 lines). LENDRUM & HARTMAN, Ltd., Old Oak Lane, Willesden Junction, N.W.10. Job No. R.41103 ESTIMATE. Date October 31st.1935. Name Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Tel. Reg No. Address Experimental Department.Derby. Model CADILLAC.V16. Insurance Co. Tel. Address Engineer ALL REPAIRS CASH ON DELIVERY WITHOUT EXCEPTION. This Estimate includes material where exactly what is required is obvious. The total however is only approximate and is not binding on this Company in any way as a contract price for executing work outlined. PARTS | LABOUR A P P R O X I M A T E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 1. Remove engine base-draw all pistons-remetal sixteen connecting rod bearings-refit and re-bed new bearings to crankshaft-remove the caps of all main bearings-scrap and clean out the oil grooves-clear the oilway through the crankshaft-clean out oil feed pipes-remove-dismantle and clean out the oil pump-wash out engine base-refit and fill with fresh oil-free up the action of the throttle control. LABOUR: 10 0 0 2. Reline all brakes. LABOUR: 3 0 0 3. Grind the friction surfaces of all brake drums. LABOUR: 16 0 4. Remove the floor boards-remove the gearbox lid{A. J. Lidsey}-re-adjust the high gear selector. Eliminate the rattle from the rear stabilator and shock absorber arms and shackles. LABOUR: 15 0 5. Remove the rear petrol tank-fit a new petrol gauge tank unit-refit the tank and adjust the gauge. PARTS: 1 | LABOUR: 15 0 6. Stop the squeaks from the lower control arms. LABOUR: 6 0 Material. 2 1/2 gals of engine oil. PARTS: 16 3 Brake lining and rivets all wheels. PARTS: 3 3 9 1 Petrol gauge tank unit. PARTS: 16 6 16 Re-metalled connecting rod bearings. PARTS: 10 0 0 Bolts and Nuts etc. PARTS: 5 0 TOTALS: PARTS: 16 12 0 LABOUR: 15 1 6 £ 31 13 6 | ||