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).
Progress report detailing the status of various vehicle sections and fittings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan151 | |
| Date | 10th January 1933 | |
| -4- 10.1.33. Title of Section. Section Number. Remarks. Front Springs & Fittings. 7020. Recommended perfectly safe to order Firth's Springs for first 20 chassis. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} pointed out that these will cost about 25% more than Woodheads. Exp. Dept. have still to try out Woodheads before they can release them. Rear Springs & Fittings. 7030. -do- Steering Column & Box. 7050. Held up for design; Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} however, hopes to clear end of next week. Side Steering Tube. 7070. -do- Petrol Tank. 7080. Works all clear. Pedals. 7100. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week. Dashbrackets & Footboards. 7130. -do- Petrol Piping. 7140. -do- Oil Pump on Dash. 7141. -do- Oil Pipes & Fittings. 7142. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release Bijur Oil Pipes & Fittings in 2 or 3 weeks. Rear Shock Damper. 7150. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release all fittings this week except those affecting gland. Front Axle Control Damper. 7160. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release middle of next week. Anchorage for Front Axle Control Damper. 7161. -do- Horn & Fittings. 7320. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week. Spanners & Tools. 7400. Held up by Exp. for discussion with Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Spares. 7420. -do- Instrument Board. 7190. Recommended first 20 sets be released (as standard for 20/25). Battery & Fittings. 7290. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will release this week. Wiring & Fittings. 7360. -do- | ||