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).
Progress report on chassis development, covering topics from engine finish to 'Z' series modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan205 | |
| Date | 12th April 1933 | |
| -3- CHASSIS. Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}3/GR.{George Ratcliffe}12.4.33. MINUTE 4. (Cont'd) BENSPORT. LATEST POSITION AT 12.4.33. Engine Finish. Samples of various finishes to be submitted for Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s inspection. The next Bensport unit which is being built up has a modified finish. Cutout. Decided to fit cutout of the Silver Ghost type, but steps to be taken to keep fumes from entering body, probably by the use of a short tail pipe. This matter is in the hands of E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}, and we are following it up. (15 Bensport chassis to be ready end of July or early August; these are in addition to 1st Exp. chassis.) MINUTE 5. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III GENERALLY. In the hands of E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}, and we are following it up. MINUTE 7. P.II. Boring out cylinders etc. of 85-JS.{Mr Johnson's Secretary} In the hands of Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}, and we are following it up. MINUTE 8. INDEPENDENT SPRINGING. In the hands of E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}, and we are following it up. MINUTE 9. RADIATORS. Radiators - further samples. (These models are those referred to in Minute 8, p.8. Jan.12th, and are to be made up for inspection having radiused corners and of a form which it may be possible to produce as a pressing, and to be used as a loose shell, chromium plated.) Having attention of E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} These models are independent of the 4-2 for Peregrine and 2 for 20/25. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} saw Peregrine type when at Works. The 2 of 20/25 H.P. type are in hand. MINUTE 10. ENGINE MOUNTING. Experiments with floating power. In the hands of E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}, and we are following it up. MINUTE 11. "Z" SERIES MODIFICATIONS. Automatic control to shock dampers, to be fitted after 5,000 miles. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} states 18-G.4 is on test, and work on shock absorbers is being carried out. Hope to send to France after Easter. | ||