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).
Typed memo detailing action points on paint processes, door locks, and rear bumpers.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\1\ scan0090 | |
Date | 16th May 1938 | |
- 4 - Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}20/G.16.5.38. in place of the paint we use at present, and which has to be removed because the bonnet is not clean underneath. It was said that a "deoxidine" process is necessary with aluminium. Mr. Finney is to send LA.{L. A. Archer} complete instructions as to the deoxidine process, and the paint application, and to mention any special precautions to be taken in the application, such as rubber gloves etc. Special Wilmot Breeden Doorlocks. It was agreed that Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} should get one door of 26-G-6 fitted with a lock of this pattern by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, and that the lock be returned by Messrs. Park Ward to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Wraith 111. Rear Bumpers. A scheme for a suitable bumper support to deal with the 46.000 overhang is in hand. Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} to send design of suitable standard rear bumper to Derby, when we will take up with the makers of the front bumper the question of a supply of these rear bumpers. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||