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).
Modification scheme for the Silver Ripple's frame and gusset to accommodate the .104 Bent Front Pan.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0404 | |
| Date | 27th January 1944 | |
| 1022 To. Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}1/GAB.27.1.44. c. to. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CL/Leadbetter. Silver Ripple PL.3008. Modification to Frame and Gusset for .104 Bent Front Pan. Reason for scheme: To incorporate the 12 S.W.G. (.104) Bent Front Pan which is to be used throughout the Rationalised Range. Other schemes used in conjunction: PL.3010. Description of scheme: The underside of the flange of the frame is modified to agree with the front pan. The flanges for riveting the gusset to the pan are modified. Major parts affected: Frame side member and gusset. Instructions: Scheme issued for recording purposes only. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Original: Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. Prints: Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Ashby. | ||