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).
Preliminary specification for the Silver Riplet Chassis 1-RT-1 and Bentley Unit 40-No.1.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0337 | |
| Date | 25th May 1941 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 1022 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.5/LH.{Mr Haworth}25.5.41. Silver Riplet Chassis 1-RT-1 Bentley Unit 40-No.1 We give herewith preliminary specification of the above new Chassis as returned from coach builders November, 1940- Frame & Fittings .LOP.RF.216. Frame Makers. LOP.FB.5240 Complete to above LOP's frame produced in .080 thick material. PL.70 Front Bumper. RF.276/7 Frame Extensions. RF.278 Front Bumper Brackets produced in BZ/A.{Mr Adams} Front Suspension Mocked up to suit fitting of Bentley 40 Engine. WING STAYS & FITTINGS LOP.RF.284. PD.491 Complete to above LOP. Front Apron Supplied by Coachbuilders. Front Bumper LOP.RF.324 FL.70. Complete to above LOP. Rear Springs & Fittings LOP.RF.274 FCD.1306 - 1360 Complete to above LOP and schemes. Lubrication to rear springs by Flexible pipe. Woodheads 1100lb. Springs fitted with Spaldite interleaving. Cross Steering Tube LOP.RG.{Mr Rowledge}431 Complete to above LOP. FW.1839 Cross Steering Lever Front Axle LOP.FW.1882 Complete to above LOP. (continued) | ||