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).
Outlining proposals for the 'V' and 'W' Series chassis and body components following a conference.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\2\ scan0219 | |
| Date | 21th November 1924 | |
| D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Dept. BYB/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 21.11.24. ------------------ At the Conference in London betwixt R, CJ and Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}, the following proposals for "V" and "W" Series respectively were definitely decided upon. a/- "V" Series is to be 100 chassis, as defined below. b/- "W" " " " " 200 " " 1. Body Sub-frame. ------------------- This is not required for "V" Series, but will be required for "W". The width of the chassis frame to which it is to be fitted is the present 40/50 width. 2. Dashboard. -------------- The present width is to be used for "V" Series, but R.A.C.II width for "W" Series. 3. Bonnet. ----------- The present bonnet will be required for "V" Series and a new bonnet for "W" Series. The length of the bonnet for "W" Series will be the same as for "V" but with new radiator and dash. 4. Radiator. ------------ A radiator for "V" Series built up on the special bottom tank of which we have just received a design from West WitteringHenry Royce's home town so as to give the same overall dimensions measured from the top of the frame, is to be produced. The bottom tank of this radiator Contd ENCLOSURE No 216 "JUSTSO" PRINTED | ||