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).
Specification sheet for the Ripplet Chassis detailing parts as built versus parts to be fitted when available.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0152 | |
| Date | 15th March 1940 | |
| 1022. To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/CP. c. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. RIPPLET CHASSIS. HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/CP.1/SW.15.3.40. We give herewith specification for the Ripplet Chassis as passed to Coachbuilders 14.3.40. As Built (Incomplete) Frames & Fittings LOP.RF.216. Frame Makers LOP.FB.5240. Complete to above LOP. incorporating :- .080 Frame side members Temporary engine mounting to PL.92 to suit standard Bentley 60 Engine Ex.36192 Arrangement Ex.36193 Arm Ex.36194 Housing Ex.36195 Bracket PL.70. Front Bumper. RF.276/7 Frame Extension Bent Front Pan. Frame cut away to allow for single Exhaust System. To be Fitted when available Frames & Fittings. PD.1491. Front Engine Mounting Design & Details required. Is this for Ripplet Unit only? Will PL.92 be used until Change over to Ripplet Unit is carried out?. REMARKS. (continued) | ||