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).
Modifications and outstanding issues for the Corniche model at Châteauroux.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0054 | |
| Date | 7th August 1939 | |
| To. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. Sr. Paris c. EWP.{Mr Punt} " c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} [handwritten] 4509 CHATEAUROUX. 5/7.8.39. [handwritten] By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} The ventilation is the serious problem still Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [handwritten] Seen By 14/8/39 I4.B.V. - CORNICHE. Report on Items ennunerated in Châteauroux 3/28.7.39 and further modifications carried out at Vanvoorens under direction of Mr.Paulin [handwritten] + [handwritten] Dr I) Rear Wheel Covers. The new clips at the bottom front edge of the covers were difficult to operate, and exposed to road conditions. Pegs,in place of clips have now been fitted which seem more satisfactory and the shields have also been modified slightly to accomodate/7.00-16 tyres if required. A sample tyre and wheel have been left so that the covers and also the spare wheel accomodation can be made to suit on the cars being built at present. 2) Lid{A. J. Lidsey} of Boot to open over top centre. This is very satisfactory. Local stiffening for the panel under where the hinges are mounted has been called for. 3) Bonnet Clips. These were refitted again but are not 100% satisfactory. We are hoping that the central radiator mount which we are going to try may relieve the bonnet of the shake which wears the catches. [handwritten] copied RD. 4) Headlamps. Apart from dirt and moisture entering, they are not powerful enough for a fast car. Marchals are being approached regarding this. 5) Floor Isolation. The front floor cross-member has now been raised off the cruciform in addition to the rear one dealt with last time. [handwritten] Ja Please note. | ||