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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 listing the status of various chassis and system components, including items for the Wraith Chassis.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 30\3\  Scan072
Date  21th January 1935 guessed
  
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ITEM. DESIGN POSITION.

Diagram of modified steering geometry. Completed.

Pull up type hand brake lever. In hand.

Longer piston (.250") to suit strap rods. Completed.

Gearbox:- Sleeve on 3rd motion shaft with
thickened flange (temporary scheme) N.Sch.4344. Completed.

Gearbox:- Thickened flange on 3rd motion shaft solid
with shaft. Completed.

Revision of Rolls-Royce system of brakes. In hand.

Revision of front end of chassis to improve shape
of sidemembers. In hand.


WRAITH CHASSIS.

Rear wheel and brake drum. In hand.

Front wheel and brake drum. In hand.

Induction system and exhaust manifold. Completed.

Water pump and dynamo drive. In hand.

Fan and fan bracket. In hand.

Rear shock dampers and stabiliser. In hand.

Independent front wheel suspension, In hand.
  
  


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