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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).
Examination report on five chassis frames received from Shardlow, detailing their specifications and suitability.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 113\5\  scan0163
Date  29th February 1944
  
1010
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
Re: Chassis Frames from Shardlow
No. off - 5.
Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/Clm.{D. D. Clapham} has examined the above frames and has given us the following particulars :-
(1) 10' 10" Wheelbase bump chassis similar to 33.G.VII.
Thickness of frame .092".
(2) 11' 1" Wheelbase.
Chassis 31.G.VII Left Hand Silver Phantom similar to 30.G.VII.
Thickness of frame .104".
(3) Coil rear suspension mock up.
The remaining two frames are scrap. None of the above frames are suitable for alteration to Silver Ripple.
Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
  
  


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