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 modifications for 25/30 HP & Phantom III models, detailing parts not yet fitted to production chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\3\ scan0238 | |
Date | 3rd September 1936 | |
Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} D/BP. BY/NW.{N. Walker - Patents} X1310 BY/Mtn16/N.3.9.36. 25/30 HP. & Phantom III - PARTS NOT YET FITTED TO PRODUCTION CHASSIS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date Stn.Sht. Title. Date Series where Chassis Issued. No. completed. brought in. to test. 25/30 HP. Chassis. ------------------- 11.5.36 X.6134 Modified geared starter 29.6.36 'O' 1.1.37. motor bush. Phantom III. ------------ 4.7.36 X.1138 Petrol filter in the rear 25.8.36 126 in 'A' Production. position on the 2nd. cross- member instead of in the side position on the frame. 9.7.36 X.351 Outside filler on the petrol 27.8.36 156 in 'A' 5.9.36. tank. 6.7.36 X.340 Radiator Matrix in Marston 25.8.36 When available. Mark VI. block. 2.7.36 X.350 Altered position of anti- 25.8.36 'B' 5.10.36. rattle felt collar - steering controls. 15.4.36 X.1263 Rubber mounting for petrol 14.7.36 'B' 5.10.36. pump. ( the above dates given for the introduction of the modifications are programme dates) ------------------------------------------- | ||