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 points needing attention regarding the vehicle's boot lid, doors, and related components, with accompanying diagrams.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\3\ scan0054 | |
| Date | 15th May 1940 | |
| -2- (b) Points needing attention. (1) Boot lid{A. J. Lidsey} and boot. (a) Rubber in rebate is not deep enough to effectively allow the lid{A. J. Lidsey} lapping to form a seal. (b) Lid{A. J. Lidsey}, especially N/S top corner is not a flush fit to the surrounding panels. (c) Panel joints at side of lid{A. J. Lidsey} are badly finished. (d) Lid{A. J. Lidsey} panelling has bad dents and deep scratches. (e) Pump clips in boot are not strong enough (Lp.{Mr Lappin} would like the rear shelf lowered to enable blind to be less conspicuous, the top boot battens lowered in sympathy, and the pump housed above these battens. (In this position the luggage accommodation would not be reduced, as at present.) (2) Doors. (a) Door clearances are uneven, due to handmade panels. (b) Hinges are too weak, and method of attaching to standing pillars is not strong enough, as screw heads have little grip on slotted holes. (c) Door lock inside handles are too short, and uncomfortable, due to pointed G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} (Continued) Diagram D text: RUBBER SHOULD BE COMPRESSED 1/8" BY LID{A. J. Lidsey} LAPPING. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Diagram E text: EXISTING SHELF EXISTING BLIND. EXISTING BATTEN. REVISED PUMP. REVISED BATTEN. REVISED BLIND. EXISTING PUMP. REVISED SHELF E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Diagram F text: SCREW HEAD ONLY GRIPS AT TWO POINTS. F.{Mr Friese} Diagram G text: REQUIRED SHAPE PRESENT SHAPE G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} | ||