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).
Requesting more information on a specimen steering wheel and confirming Mr. Royce's requirements for the Goshawk steering wheel to be covered in bakelite.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\4\ Scan126 | |
| Date | 8th February 1922 | |
| X4263 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to HE. Dal/M8.2.22. RE STEERING WHEEL. X.4263 X.3441. With reference to the specimen steering wheel which we have down here, and of which we asked you recently to obtain particulars of the construction, Mr. Royce would like still more information. Is the tubular rim split at all, or how is it got on the central spider? Who used this wheel, or is it known that it has generally given satisfaction? We believe we have already informed you that the steering wheel for the Goshawk Mr. Royce wishes to be covered in bakelite throughout, including the hub. Would you please carry/out on any wheel that is used. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||