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).
Secret memo providing feedback on the dimensions of a model radiator and bonnet.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0080 | |
| Date | 18th July 1924 | |
| S E C R E T. X8260 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BJ. BJ10/H18.7.24. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. X.9250 X.9260 X8260 X8250 CJ., the Sales Officials and I, examined the EAC. model radiator and bonnet which you sent to us, after it had been fitted to a specially made scuttle, a body had been attached to it, and the whole mounted on a chassis. The unanimous opinion was that the radiator is at least an inch too high and the bonnet at least three inches too broad at the back. Please let us know when you come here on Monday if there is anything in the way of our having standard radiator and bonnet to the altered dimensions suggested. Please also,let us know what advantages we gain in regard to having the bonnet shorter. Does it mean that we shall actually have three inches more body space? Has every-thing, including the steering column and pedals been moved forward three inches? B.J. | ||