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).
List of specifications and updates for vehicle components including suspension, wheels, and engine cooling systems.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0018 | |
Date | 20th December 1938 | |
-4- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester}19/JH.20.12.38. Rear Suspension. Springs to be ordered and instructed by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/APM. Threaded front anchorage rear spring VCD.642. Dampers. Gordon Armstrong or Gordon-Armstrong Type. Damper fixing for Armstrong damper. Being prepared by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SS.{S. Smith} Locating screw threaded bushes VCD.852. Sliding control ECH.619/20. Rear shackle. FH.339. Wheels. New wheels are being prepared for the alum. drums by Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/CR.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} If these are not ready in time, pressed wheels as on 9.E.Y. can be fitted. Water Pump. As 1.C.T. RW.1988. Water Pump Drive. As 10.E.Y. Water connections. As 1.C.T. EE.3752. Fan. As 1.C.T. EE.4333. Radiator & Fittings. } Starting Handle. } Bonnet. } Being schemed by Hy{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/Ald.{F. Allwood - Experimental Design} Undershields. } Heater. Not settled. Thermostat. As 10.E.Y. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Cr.{Mr Cra???ster / Mr Chichester} | ||