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).
List of specifications and modifications for various car components including the radiator, fan, springing, and frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0119 | |
| Date | 16th October 1935 | |
| -5- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}3/KW.16.10.35. (18) Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} As we do not know whether these schemes are likely to affect the functioning of the air silencer, we would suggest that we have 3 silencers made to LOP. 87552, one to remain true to the LOP., the second one to incorporate LeC.4752, and the third one to incorporate LeC.4754. (19) RADIATOR. To LOP. E.87239, and schemes LeC.4504/4533/4554/4567/8/72/83, and N.Sch.4586, except that matrix (E.87003) to be in Mark VI type matrix, and top tank (E.87027) is to have baffles fitted as shown on Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2183. (20) FAN. To LOP. E.85311, LeC.4029, except that a set of Cadillac type blades similar to those at present being built up by Exptl. Shop, should be fitted. (21) SPRINGING. (a) 7" initial deflection front springs G.83698 } G.83692 } (b) Autolock damper assembly, N.Sch.4520, with standard type of damper, N.Sch.4603. (c) Buffers attached to triangular levers, N.Sch.4613. (d) Autolock rear dampers, N.Sch.4525. (e) Raised lower ball ends for rear roll rod and rear shock damper with connecting tubes spring loaded like cross steering tube, N.Sch.4607. (f) Stronger suspension levers, N.Sch.4634/5. (g) Lubrication for pivots, N.Sch.4660. (22) FRAME. Cross bracing of frame to prevent sideways shake, N.Sch.4627. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||