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).
Design position report detailing the status of various components for the Spectre project.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan190 | |
Date | 14th May 1934 guessed | |
ITEM: (3) DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CONTINUED:- Suspension of front end of gearbox in frame. Completed. Rear springs - front shackle. Completed. Rear shock damper connecting tubes. Completed. Change speed and hand brake levers. Completed. Petrol tank. Completed. Battery box suspension. In hand. Steering layout. In hand. Modifications to carburetters. Completed. Metal floorboards. In hand. Engine controls. In hand. Alternative front wheel suspension. - General Motors scheme. Completed. Centre mounted radiator and wings. In hand. Front end of chassis - general arrangement - G.M.scheme of Ind.F.W.S. In hand. Gear box casing - straight tooth 1st speed gears. Completed. Helical first and reverse speed gears. In hand. Dashboard and fittings. In hand. Steering column support brackets. 'F' type. Completed. Steering box and frame brackets. Completed. Marles steering box as an alternative to the RR.steering box. In hand. | ||