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).
Timing and availability of a chassis for sketching illustrations for the 25/30 HP Catalogue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\1\ scan0137 | |
| Date | 4th May 1938 | |
| 1264 W/S - Bkl. - from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}16 JH.4.5.38. re 25/30 H.P. Catalogue. With reference to Mr. Clark's visit to the works. It will be 3 weeks before we have a complete chassis for him to sketch, this also applies to the engine. We have at the moment a chassis minus engine, gearbox, and exhaust, etc. he could however sketch the front suspension of this if you wish to get something moving. We shall be in a much better position in say 3 weeks time to complete the work in one effort, and we think this would be a more satisfactory arrangement. The parts suitable for illustration would be on the lines of the P.III such as - (1) Complete chassis showing frame bracing. (2) Front suspension. (3) Engine near side view. (4) " O.S. view. (5) Engine mounting. Will you please let the writer know whether you will wait for the complete chassis, or should you wish to sketch the suspension, we will make arrangements accordingly. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} | ||