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).
Dimensions of the 'Myth' steering column, referencing drawing PL.543.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\3\ scan0102 | |
Date | 17th April 1941 | |
750 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}10/SW.17.4.41. MYTH. Steering Column. We attach to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH's copy the original of PL.543 - Front Seating Position - Myth. The above drawing shows the dimensions fixing the steering column and wheel in relation to the level top of frame and the datum back of dashboard. We have found it necessary to place these dimensions on record to enable us to complete our designs with safety. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}.. Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Prints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/EAG. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} & Ashby. | ||