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).
Notification regarding a modified engine front support arch for fitting a Wraith gearbox into a Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\4\ scan0187 | |
| Date | 17th February 1939 | |
| BT{Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer}/NS.{Norman Scott} [struck through] c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 428 DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}14/G.17.2.39. File [handwritten signature] WYM{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} [handwritten] B.V. (WRAITH GEARBOX IN BENTLEY CHASSIS). MODIFIED ENGINE FRONT SUPPORT ARCH. Please receive herewith blueprint of G.CD.1203 showing a modified foot to the Engine Front Support Arch. This is required due to the fitting of the Front Brake Linkage shown on G.CD.1149. The frame bracket has been altered, and this modification will apply to both sides of the car. The pressing and drilling of the Support Arch have been modified on the L.H. foot, but the drilling only is modified on the R.H. foot. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||