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).
Minutes of a meeting discussing modifications and improvements to car components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan106 | |
| Date | 29th November 1929 | |
| Minutes of Meeting. ordered the complete chassis from us. (5). Bumpers. In general terms we agreed Oy's remarks and consider it is time that we had a standard fitting for bumpers for the English and Continental as well as the American cars. Oy. is to send us some information, and Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} is sending DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} a copy of the comments so that he can put forward a scheme. (6). Lamps and Switches, Stop-light, backing light, etc. The same remarks as (5) more or less apply. We should have no objection to omitting headlamp posts, and we agree that the schemes suggested in regard to switches for stop-light and backing light would be an advantage in this country. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} will send DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} copy of Oy's comments so that he can put forward a scheme. (7). Clutch. Oy's criticisms of the present standard clutch are accepted and we are developing the clutch on the lines they recommend, and it will be on the next 10,000 miles English chassis. (8). Aluminium Cylinder Head. Oy's remarks really arise out of what he heard when over here in regard to our radiator blocking-up troubles. This is receiving very close attention and it is doubted now as to whether the aluminium head was so much the cause of the trouble as was at first thought. The heads are now being made of RR.50 alloy which in any case is better than the copper alloy, and it was agreed that there was no reason why the American car should be different from the English car. (9). Chromium finish. Oy's comments and requirements were agreed, and we are of course pursuing the question of chromium finish for the English chassis as rapidly as possible. (10). Radiator Shutters. This covers the question of thermostatic control. This | ||