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).
The position of the No. 2 rear cross member and spare wheel for the Goshawk 11 model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\3\ Scan225 | |
| Date | 3rd May 1921 | |
| X4266 To BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. c. to Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BFC. X.4260 X.4085 X.4266 E3/G3.5.21 GOSHAWK 11 RE NO. 2 FROM REAR CROSS MEMBER AND SPARE WHEEL POSITION. On drawings LeC.1369, 1376 and 1378 the second cross member from the rear end of the car has been shewn in a position 7" back from the centre line of the rear axle. Would you kindly note we shall possible require this to be 9" back with a corresponding shortening of the sheetmetal piece anchoring the centre of the petrol tank. The position of the spare wheel is being re-considered at the moment with a view to getting more clearance for a folded cape-cart hood, or landaulet, or cabriolet top. The spare wheel is now being leaned backwards at about 10 degrees but is still carried within the frame. We will send you further information when this position has been approved by the people responsible for the coachwork. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||