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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).
Suggesting a modification to the Spectre model's bonnet rest to avoid weakening it at the radiator end.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 92\6\  scan0261
Date  29th August 1934
  
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To EY. from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}

Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}3/HP.29.8.34.

c.c. Mr. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hdy.{William Hardy} NHG.

SpectreCodename for Phantom III - Bonnet Rest.
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To avoid weakening the bonnet rest at the radiator end by gashing it upwards to clear the boss on the triangle lever, it is suggested on N. Sch.4158 herewith, that the bonnet rest should be carried down below the triangle lever and an elongated hole cut in it for clearance.

Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
  
  


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