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).
Status report on design modifications and improvements for the Phantom III chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\4\ scan0172 | |
| Date | 4th December 1936 | |
| ITEM. (1) DESIGN POSITION. PHANTOM III CHASSIS. Solenoid operated starter motor. In hand. Induction pipe connection for vacuum operated clutch. Put aside. Instructions to coachbuilders re fitting of noise insulation. In hand. Cheapened method of bolting rear axle to road springs. In hand. Strengthened servo main lever. Completed 17.11.36. Revised clutch. In hand. Fitting Lockheed brake master cylinder to chassis. Completed 19.11.36. Aluminium front brake shoes. Completed 21.11.36. Revised and cheaper exhaust system. Completed 4.12.36. Chromium plated tail pipe extension. Completed 19.11.36. Detachable clip for radiator steam escape pipe. Completed 19.11.36. Mod. to cross shaft in wheelcase. Completed 19.11.36. Combined bypass thermostat and shutter control unit. Completed. Revised front apron - extending further forward. Completed 24.11.36. Hinged engine oil filler cap. In hand. Cheapened front engine mounting bracket. Completed 1.12.36. Rubber joint ring - cylinder liner top joint - cheaper production. Completed 4.12.36. Cheapened petrol filter. Completed 4.12.36. | ||