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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).
Listing parts ready for bulk production and those held for drawings, referencing a 2.5-inch frame extension.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\D\December1919\  Scan3
Date  6th December 1919
  
Contd. -3- R1/G6.12.19.

have greater affection for their cars if this steering were not
embodied. The 2½" suggested in the length of the frame will
never be noticed except to add to the appearance of the finished
car.

The following parts, tools, materials, and manu-
facture can be proceeded with both for the model and for the
bulk production:-

Engine complete - except as below.
Radiator.
Bonnet.
Dash.
Instrument Board.
Front axle complete.
Steering Gear.
Complete Controls on Steering Column.
Pedals.
Front and rear springs and other fittings.
Clutch.
Coupling.
Complete back axle, except as below.
Dynamo.
Battery.
Foot brake, side brake up to compensating shaft.
Frame and side members with 2½" added to the
parallel, up to drilling.
Cross members up to drilling.
Spherical Control and its fittings, with the
exception of a slight modification in the length
between the side tubes and the fourth cross member
Shock Dampers.

The following parts must be held up for drawings
and model parts:-

Flywheel.
Upper half of Crankchamber - Slight modification
to one arm to support
starter shaft.
Gear Box.
Hand Brake and Change Speed Levers.
Front Half of Torque Tube and driving shaft.
Petrol tank.


R.{Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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