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).
Instructions and parts list for the Ripplet Chassis, Frame & Fittings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0058 | |
| Date | 30th January 1940 | |
| 1022 TO. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} File EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. 5./ 30. 1. 40 Clan/EXP. RIPPLET CHASSIS Frame & Fittings. Section 7000 In accordance with FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} 471 Please receive herewith 3 blue prints of the following new drawings. RF. 261 Top Plate Starting Handle Bearing 1 off RF. 262 Bracket Starting Handle Bearing 1 off The following parts will also be required. FW. 1886 Starting Handle Bearing 1 off FB. 4982/6 Adjusting Packing for Bearing 1 off to suit KB. 751 Stud Starting Handle Brg: 2 off K.{Mr Kilner} 4310 Nut Starting Handle Brg: 2 off K.{Mr Kilner} 9008 Washer Starting Handle Brg: 2 off F.{Mr Friese} 88243 Setscrew Centre Lamp Bracket 4 off This completes the instructions for the above scheme. For the first Ripplet Chassis, the parts RF. 261/2 should be bolted on to the front crossmember, but on subsequent frames will be supplied by the frame makers. Please instruct up as required. EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HH. | ||