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).
Follow-up report on matters arising from a conference, detailing the present position on various chassis and material updates.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan234 | |
| Date | 24th May 1933 | |
| Worl/GR.{George Ratcliffe}24.5.33. MATTERS FOR ATTENTION ARISING OUT OF MINUTES OF CONFERENCE JANUARY 12/1933. CHASSIS. MINUTE 1. NEW & CHEAPER BONNET FASTENER. Decided that first 20 Peregrines be fitted with "Remax" Bonnet fasteners. PRESENT POSITION. In abeyance. Keeping on report for purpose of seeing this is done when Peregrine is in production again. MINUTE 2. STEERING. Marles-Weller type steering. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} states "We have issued a report Ref: Hsb/MJ.23.5.33. pointing out that the steering we have been producing is unsatisfactory, and that we do not think it worth while spending any more money on it." RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} states:- "Finished, but not yet fitted to a car. Static tests to obtain the comparative efficiency with our standard steering are being made." MINUTE 5. ADJUSTABLE SHOCK DAMPERS. Suitable for the addition of Controlling Device. Keeping on report to watch these are introduced at 126th chassis in '02' Series and 51st in 'Z' Series. MINUTE 13. FURTHER MATERIAL FOR 20/25. Silent Second Speed ) Improved Shock Dampers) To be introduced on 126th chassis in '02' Series & 51st in 'Z' Series. Luvax Lubrication System) Axle Control. To be introduced on 'Z' Series. Radiator Shutters of Drawn Section. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} states "The radiator for No.4. Bentley car is being built up with these shutters and will be completed before Whitsun". RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} says that shutters of modified section in steel have been instructed and material is available. | ||