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 modifications for the Spectre Chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan137 | |
Date | 18th March 1935 guessed | |
(4) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Gearbox - modified to permit use of ball bearings in Completed. place of roller bearings. Side spare wheel carrier - 4th car. In hand. Gearbox:- modification to pressure angle of gears to Completed. obtain Cadillac loading. Modifications to cut-out to reduce voltage drop. Completed. Conventional front suspension:- Radiator crossmember In hand. and radiator mounting. Conventional front suspension:- Front end of frame. Completed. -do- Engine front suspension. In hand. -do- Side and cross steering levers Completed. and side steering tube. -do- Engine oil filler. In hand. -do- Front brake adjusters. Completed. -do- " " pull rod. Completed. -do- Brake gear damper and front Completed. brake intermediate lever. -do- Diagram of brake leverages. Completed. | ||