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).
Agenda for an Intermediate Chassis Meeting concerning Wraith and Bentley models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\2\ scan0177 | |
| Date | 5th April 1938 | |
| Agenda for Intermediate Chassis Meeting - Tuesday 5th April WRAITH. ✓ Distributor - Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/R30.3.38. - Failure of case in RR distributor ✗ Engine Vibrations - Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}5/R23.3.38. - Rough period between 40 & 50 mph What points are not yet finalised - ? Engine Mounting. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Steering Pivots and Minute 6 of last Interim Meeting. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} ? 3rd Gear coming out of mesh. Car for Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} and Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} - Position? Servo Judder - ? now clear. Policy on alterations for improvement (1) affecting appearance (2) not affecting appearance BENTLEY. 6-B-IV. ✓ Refer to certain points in 15,000 miles report (Chateauroux - 13/3/38) Low speed wobble referred to at last Interim Meeting. Introduction of Ferodo brakes B.III. Disc Wheels. ✗ Weight of Car and Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}9/R19.3.38. ✓ General position - Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/18.3.38. Bx ? Date for next Car on road with lowered floor. EY9/13.1.38 said May, and date for 15,000 test as per last paragraph of Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7. | ||