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).
Instructions for the fitment of rear axle and springs for the Ripple Chassis, referencing blueprints.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0170 | |
| Date | 18th March 1940 | |
| 1022 1305 1015 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} / FJR.1 / I430 -3-40 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH.11/JH.18.3.40. Ripple Chassis. - 1.R.1. Rear Springs and fittings - Section 7030 (50" springs) Rear Axle Section 6120 (58.000 track). Rear Axle specification in accordance with memo. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}15/JH.23.2.40. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of each of the following :- Section 6120. RG.{Mr Rowledge}638 Rear Axle Tube - R.H. RG.{Mr Rowledge} 639 " " - L.H. RG.{Mr Rowledge}640 L.O.P. Rear Axle. In accordance with the specification quoted, kindly instruct for fitment to the above chassis, together with the following, already issued to you :- Section 7030. RF.603 L.O.P. Rear Springs. This completes the instructions for this particular chassis. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. | ||