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 updates and action items for various chassis, engine, and gearbox projects.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0026 | |
| Date | 18th January 1939 | |
| -3- 11.B.V. 12.B.V. and 4.B.50. By/NS.{Norman Scott} was requested to have the position of the above cars for the next meeting. 29.G.VI. This Chassis is in the shop for the purpose of fitting the B.60. Cast Iron Unit. FS.{F. Steele} was requested to arrange to work the necessary overtime including week end to enable this car to be passed to test by Monday next January 23rd. Bentley V.Bumper. Another B.V. frame was received from Messrs Thompsons, 18.1.39 this is to be made up as a Bumper chassis. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} promised to have a specification issued. Phantom Car No.35.EX. Remote control for Vacuum Cylinder, HJ. promised to complete the details by 20.1.39. PS. to complete and hand to test as quickly as possible. Ph.III Tappets ECD.635-776-777. HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} stated that this was a very important experiment and instructed that a week end effort was to be made to enable AG. to give a definite date for completion. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} to state to which engine we are to fit same. Miscellaneous. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} stated that a marked up Blueprint of a revised 2nd Motion shaft will be issued on 19.1.39 it was pointed out that this was a very important experiment, suitable for fitment on an existing Gear Box, and was to be urged. GearBoxes for Test Bed Use. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} requested that he required the two mocked-up gearboxes for test bed use. HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} instructed HJ. to clear these up as quickly as possible. Wraith Gearbox adapted to B.V. This was stated to be a very important experiment, any hold up is to be brought continued. | ||