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).
Spring alterations for a 20/25 HP Chassis GLR.81, 'R' Series, originally specified for Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\1\ scan0265 | |
| Date | 16th June 1931 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} L1D 85410 BY/HEB{H. Biraben}3/M.16.6.31. 20/25 HP. CHASSIS GLR.81. 'R' SERIES.('C'STEERING). With reference to this Chassis which is being altered to 19-G-4, (2nd.half of 'T' Series), kindly note Low Rated Springs will require ordering. The springs at present fitted on GLR.81 are as follows.- Front L.H. & R.H. 700 + Wide. F.55525. Rear L.H. & R.H. 1000 + lbs. F.55511. Standard Type Springs suitable for a Body load of 9 cwts. 6 Passengers (50%), Spare Wheel each side, and Indian conditions, as this Car was sprung for Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} HEB{H. Biraben} | ||