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).
Decisions and actions on various vehicle components, including the bonnet, lamps, wiring, and a Lefthand Silver Phantom chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\1\ scan0097 | |
| Date | 16th March 1940 | |
| -8- Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}5/MH.{M. Huckerby}16.3.40. BONNET. RH.{R. Hollingworth} to supply Ward with the necessary .104 material to make the side bonnet plates. CONTROLS. The details will be issued before Easter. UNDERSHIELD. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} said that he would submit an undershield to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} so that he could draw it. INSTRUMENT BOARD. A temporary scheme has been sent through by Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} which will be fitted to the car until something new has been devised. WIRING. A scheme for the horn regulator switch has been submitted. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} pointed out that the Design Department knew nothing about electrical work and, therefore, would be glad if RC.{R. Childs} would write a memo explaining the positive earth scheme. LAMPS. It was pointed out that lamps in the wings were going to be seen before the car was finished, and some decision would be given as to whether these were satisfactory or whether a small type lamp should be fitted in the catwalk. REVERSING LIGHT. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} said there was a reversing light incorporated in the number plate. HORNS. A decision as to which horns are to be fitted will be deferred until we see the car. LEFTHAND SILVER PHANTOM. A brief discussion was held on this subject. It was agreed that we should not worry RH.{R. Hollingworth} about this chassis until 80% of the L.O.P's and details were available. Cont'd | ||