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).
Project status document detailing jobs and section leaders for the Silver Ripple II, Bentley Comet, and Phantom III models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\4\ scan0071 | |
| Date | 22th April 1939 | |
| - 6 - DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/G.22.4.39. JOB. REMARKS. SECTION LEADER. SILVER RIPPLE II. Frame. Light gauge, modified cross to suit single propeller shaft, exhaust under cross etc. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Front suspension, new spring and yoke piece. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Gear Box, with controls on column, and extension for single propeller shaft. TWD.{T. W. D???Aeith} Brakes with direct pedal operation 25% lighter drum. TWD.{T. W. D???Aeith} Instrument Board. JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Arrangement drawing of chassis. (Probably Typical Re-Rationalised Chassis) JD.{J. Draper - Frames} BENTLEY - COMET. Air intake and Silencer. Controls. Exhaust System. Mc.S. PHANTOM III. Steering with strengthened rocker shaft & Roller. Rocker shaft Completed Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Oval Petrol Fillers. JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Double oil seal on rear axle shafts. TWD.{T. W. D???Aeith} 12" long clutch. Lubrication of Fan Bearings. Improved lubrication of Ig.Distributor. Elimination of ignition contol. Oil supply to Tappet gears. Mc.S. | ||