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).
Methods to prevent heat from entering the driving compartment, referencing previous alterations and drawings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\5\ scan0058 | |
| Date | 12th September 1932 | |
| DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} CX.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} x819. BY.7/G.12.9.32. RECEIVED 1932 SEP 12 HEAT IN DRIVING COMPARTMENT. ------------------------- Referring to DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/M.7.9.32. and dealing particularly with the points raised in paragraphs 2 and 3, we wrote Sales on this matter some little time ago in regard to these matters. On 2.12.30. to EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}'s instructions we added a sketch to the coachbuilders' chassis print showing the method of making a gas tight joint round the change speed gear. Alteration 12980 Y. Later under cover of HY{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}/HEB.{H. Biraben}6/M.3.9.31. we supplied a larger scale drawing F.84055 showing these proposals in detail. We have always shown felt fitted round the pedal stems, and as this is a Works responsibility we know that it is always carried out. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} By | ||