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).
Modified steering for existing 20-HP cars, specifically inquiring about improved side steering tube springs.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 56\4\ Scan017 | |
Date | 15th November 1926 | |
BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X5450 EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}7/H15.11.26. re. Modified Steering for Existing 20-HP. Cars. With reference to my memo EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}12/H27.10.26. and EY10/H.3.11.26. I shall be glad to know from the Works whether the improved side steering tube springs referred to are available for dealing with cases of complaint. Will Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} also please consider the question of a Depot Sheet on this matter. I should be glad of an opportunity of trying a car rigged up with the improved side steering tube springs only before these are fitted on customers' cars. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | ||