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).
The supply and manufacturing status of various vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 180\M5\ img017 | |
| Date | 26th October 1920 | |
| - 3 - WDB/NJ.26.10.20. which, due to our efforts and the assistance of the Midland Rly. officials, has been sent straight through to Derby and is actually being unloaded today. This consignment completes the whole of the springs required. It is possible that a few springs may have to be returned to Woodheads on account of hidden flaws, which may become evident when on test, but, beyond this, we do not now expect any difficulties with regard to springs. We shall, if necessary, convey such springs to and remove them from makers by motorcar. Back Axle. The whole of the strengthened type axle tubes have been delivered. Lighting. On the 22nd inst. I addressed a note to C.(Sales), suggesting that if the lamps are being manufactured at the Lucas Works in Birmingham, you should send us a copy of your order and indicate exactly what promise of delivery you have obtained from the Lucas Co. and we would do what we could to expedite delivery. Steering. Everything required for the changeover to "D" position is in the Works. Annular Pressings to act as auxiliary tyres. All the material for these pressings has been delivered to Fisher & Ludlow Ltd., Rea Street, Birmingham, who are making the pressings for us and they have everything ready to proceed with the work, but whether they will succeed in completing the order in time depends upon whether they are permitted to work normal hours, or whether they are compelled to reduce working hours to 25 per week. We hope to receive definite information tomorrow. Battery for lighting & starting placed inside Frame. This has necessitated our designing and ordering a special cross member for the frame. Vickers have put their back into the job and we expect they will despatch 30 of these members from their Works tomorrow and the remainder about the end of this week. This alteration to design necessitates a new design of battery box, for which Order Office have not yet received the drawings. (contd) | ||