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).
Requesting a detailed examination and documentation of a Cadillac body's construction.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\1\ scan0179 | |
| Date | 13th February 1935 | |
| +1729a Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} and Wer. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} O.{Mr Oldham} JLB. La.{L. A. Archer} EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} re Cadillac Body. Before the above body is covered up again I would like to examine it myself, and also want EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} to make a number of sketches and take photographs of the construction. We want to have full particulars of the body mounting, the body sills and continuation of same through the wheel arches. The general construction of framing and joints, panelling, dashboard and scuttle armature construction, door construction and mechanical fittings incorporated in same, mudguarding and mudguard supports, running boards and supports, and spare wheel carriers. I may be going down to see Ricardo next week and could fit in a visit to Lillie Hall on Wednesday. EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} could be in London any time next week to take the necessary particulars. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||