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 retrospective modifications to the Phantom III steering system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\1\ scan0533 | |
| Date | 7th June 1939 | |
| BY/SB.{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} from BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} [crossed out] c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} [crossed out] c. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} 350 [handwritten] BY.8/G.7.6.39. F.J.H. [handwritten] PHANTOM III. STEERINGS. In accordance with the decision taken at the Chassis Conference yesterday, it will be necessary to instruct the following modifications, retrospectively, on all Phantom III cars in service :- (a). Rocking shaft with reduced diameter to provide increased torsional flexibility in the event of an accident. (b). New roller follower with balls instead of rollers. Will [handwritten and crossed out with signature] you please issue a Depot Sheet covering the above. BM [handwritten signature] BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||