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).
Detailed weight analysis of a 1.B.50 body sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 112\2\ scan0024 | |
| Date | 8th June 1938 | |
| 804. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}2/JH. 8th June, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter NAT/NO.1.6.38. we give below a detailed weight analysis of 1.B.50 body. Complete body. includes all seats, floorboards, mats etc. 1,203 lbs. Front wings ......................... 37 lbs. Rear wings .......................... 16 lbs. Running boards, covering for same, metal strips etc............................ 61 lbs. Stone Shields ....................... 8 lbs. Paint ............................... 21 lbs. _________ TOTAL 1,346 lbs. or TOTAL 12 cwts. 0 qrs. 2 lbs Details of separate weights are - Rear squab. 36 lbs. Rear seat 26 lbs. Front seat 28 lbs. Rear floorboards 15 1/2 lbs. Mats 30 1/2 lbs. Front floorboards 12 1/2 lbs. A front door removed was 75 lbs. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||