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).
Specification details for the 'Silver Ripplet No.1' new chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0028 | |
| Date | 12th January 1940 | |
| 1022 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} c. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} OAH HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/RH.{R. Hollingworth}1/BA.12.1.40. Silver Ripplet No.1. We give herewith complete specification for the above new chassis. Please note items underlined in red. Frames and Fittings LOP. FB.3658. Complete to the above LOP, incorporating:- PD.432 Shortened Front end of frame with Bentley 60 engine. FB.5087/8 Frame Side Member. FB.5089/90 Gussets. FB.5091/2/3/4 Front Pan. above produced in .080 SWG. FB.5121/2 Front Crossmember Stiffeners (.092) RF.158. Frame Assembly. PD.471 Front Apron and Bumper. FB.5243/4 Stiffening Plates. FB.5236/7 Extension Brackets not required. MCD.1491. High Front End Mounting. Details required. GCD.1339 Servo Operated Hydraulic Master Cylinder. FB.5032 Anchor Plate. FB.5028 Battery Support. PD.492. Jacking Pad. Details required. PD.441/5 Radiator Mounting FB.5276/8 Packing Plate. continued. | ||