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).
Investigating the probable scrap value of various vehicle components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 46\2\ Scan277 | |
| Date | 23th May 1922 | |
| COPY. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Sft.{Mr Swift} Sft{Mr Swift}2/LMG23.5.22. Re. your memo. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG13.5.22. I have investigated these items with a view to finding out the probably value of scrap. With regard to - Item No.1 Steering Box. Steering boxes only affected. " " 2 Improved Ball ends for Various details scrapped. Front & rear shock abs: " " 3 Stronger Brake compen- No scrap. sating shaft. " " 4 Brake drums and Parts to be added. No scrap. damper rings. " " 5) Axle shafts and Axle shafts scrapped. 6) Differential pinions. No pinions made. " " 7 Commutator for Generator. No scrap. " " 8 Cover for Dist: Board. No scrap. " " 9 Improved side brake lever Parts to be added. to prevent rattle. " " 10 Improved dumb irons. Various details scrapped. " " 11 Larger rollers for Rollers scrapped. rockers. " " 12 Improved water drain tap. Parts to be added. " " 13 Improved throttle control. No scrap. " " 14 Improved grooved spring Existing stock to be broached. bushes. " " 15 Improved high tension rotor. No scrap. " " 16 Improved starting handle No scrap in works. O.O. say 275 stampings bracket cover. delivered. " " 17 Modif: to prevent oil leaks No scrap. from engine. " " 18 Improved fixing for battery No scrap. box. " " 19 Modified front springs. Various details scrapped. Contd... (upside down text) R.R. 199 (500) (H) 296 (15.9.17) M.P.17624 | ||