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 nine specific work instructions for modifications to a vehicle chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0369 | |
| Date | 4th April 1938 | |
| 1642 also 263 To Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}15/JH.4.4.38. re B.23.AE. Will you please have the following work carried out on the above before disposing of same. We expect to hand this car over next Thursday 7.4.38. (1) We understand the centre bearing requires replacing in the gear box. This should be checked. (2) Remove all foot brake shoes complete with linings and return to exptl. who will provide replacement set. (3) Remove Lucas ignition governor, R.R. type will be supplied. (4) A standard set of valve springs should be fitted. Please return old ones to Exptl. (5) Fit standard rear springs, low rating present ones, to be returned to exptl. (6) Remove front roll rod. (7) Remove tail pipes and return to exptl. a standard new one will be required. (8) Note. main bearings are in the now obsolete AC.2. material. (9) Servo spring to be removed and return to exptl. Attached please find complete specification of chassis. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||