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).
Scheme for the Bentley 111 bonnet, detailing the bonnet rest angle, face plate, and material changes.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\3\ scan0111 | |
Date | 24th December 1937 | |
BY/NS.{Norman Scott} C. RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}19/G.24.12.37. 2006 4.08 Hols RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SRO BENTLEY 111. BONNET. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.303 Bonnet Rest Angle and Face Plate. The above scheme shows the bonnet rest angle produced in 20 S.W.G. (.036) and the face plate in 18 S.W.G. (.048) steel instead of aluminium. The bonnet catches are shown adjustable. It should be noticed that the radiator and dashboard are slightly modified. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||