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).
Outstanding material and decisions for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley 'A' Series.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0241 | |
| Date | 12th July 1933 | |
| By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} For. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/HSG/P.12.7.33. 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY - 'A' SERIES MATERIAL. We are in receipt of By/Cgh{W Clough}9/G.11.7.33., and note that the three parts held up under heading 'Wing Stays - Sec. 7001' are not required. Therefore the first 15 sets are clear. With regard to parts held up for chassis after the first 15 sets, we note you are still waiting decisions on the following:- (1) Type of Road Wheels and Hubs. (2) Whether the radiators are to be fitted with grilles or shutters. In addition to the above we would point out that we are still waiting instructions with regard to the following details:- Section. Description. Number of parts. 5000 Crankcase & Bearings 2. 5050 Cylinder 21. 5160 Water Pump 3. 5190 Water Connection 1. 6080 Change Gear Mechanism 6. 6130 Rear Hub 3 brake shoes 7040 Front Axle 2. 7000 Frames & Fittings 1. 7006 Front Apron 5. 7100 Pedals 1. clearing of which has not yet been received by O.O. Please let us have same as soon as possible. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||