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).
Notes of a meeting held in Derby discussing a pivot pin mishap on a Bentley and progress on the Spectre model garage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\1\ Scan081 | |
| Date | 20th December 1934 | |
| x2924 HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}21/E21.12.34 -1- Notes of Meeting held at Derby - 20th December 1934 PRESENT: Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Lid.{A. J. Lidsey} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} CHASSIS. BENTLEY. The mishap to the pivot pin on the Smith-Bingham car was discussed. Parts were examined of original production, present production, and similar parts on the 20/25 and 40/50. Memo. E4/HP.19.12.34 to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} was handed to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} and as the result of the discussion it was agreed that immediate action must be taken to put in hand the manufacture of new pins of strengthened type and that arrangements must be made to fit these as quickly as possible to all existing cars. It is considered that this is a 'Safety First' job and must be worked on day and night. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III. Re Garage at Shardlow - information was given that possession had been obtained; the work in connection with making this suitable was well in hand and we expect to have it ready for use immediately after Christmas. Re Experimental chassis and bodies. The body for | ||