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).
Production status report on components for the Continental Phantom III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0054 | |
| Date | 27th November 1936 guessed | |
| CONTINENTAL PHANTOM III 300B Magnesium Castings. Standard Production Type Gear Boxes, in Magnesium. Patterns ready for despatch by the week end Lower half Crankcase - Clutch Casing order placed with Birmingham Alum Co., Cannot give delivery promise, will do so at next meeting. Mr. Walker is doing the necessary to produce the following in .100 general thickness, and promises to complete in 3 to 4 weeks. E.87994 Rocker Cover. E.87710/11 Inlet Pipes. E.87039 Wheelcase. E.85026 Filter Case. Rear Brakes. R.R. Sch. 994 and Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}200 One Brake Shoe for hand and foot. All details completely machines by 21.11.36. Spring Suspension. Main Lever Housings in R.R.53 C. Castings are not turning out satisfactorily. We are to obtain in R.R.56 forgings, Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/MS. has enquiry out we will report in a day or so. Steering. All details to suit Steering as instructed by Rd/Hdy{William Hardy}, necessitating New Cross and Side Steering Levers, Cross Steering Levers, Pendulumm Levers, promise for complete machining 28.11.36. It should be noted that the above are being produced from hand forgings. Petrol Tank. Mr. Bowers is producing and is fully instructed. Frames. Frames have been despatched for welding and are expected back Wednesday 18.11.36. | ||