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).
Modification to the bonnet hook centres for the Wraith 80 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\4\ scan0053 | |
| Date | 14th March 1939 | |
| 666 BY/NS.{Norman Scott} (crossed out) DY{F R Danby}/NS.{Norman Scott} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} (crossed out) c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mr.Hardy. c. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/JB. (crossed out) DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/G.14.3.39. AH (handwritten initials) WRAITH 80. (CHASSIS 30-G-V11). BONNET. F.CD.1135. In order that the producers of the 'Amal' one shot Fastener can supply us with an existing rod, will you please reduce the hook centres on the bonnet valance strip from 12.425 to 11.425. The control plates on the bonnet will require reducing the same amount. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||