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).
Forwarding the preliminary issue of the 'Silver Ripple Specification - Stage 1', detailing outstanding design work.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\1\ scan0377 | |
| Date | 6th January 1944 | |
| CONFIDENTIAL 1022 To Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/MGA.{M. G. Aspley} c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/HP. c. to Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} c. to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/MGA.{M. G. Aspley}4/PB.6.1.44. Silver Ripple Specification -Stage 1. We forward you herewith a preliminary issue of the following: PL. 3004 - Specification of Silver Ripple - Stage 1. We will await your comments on this before releasing the complete issue. In the compiling of this specification, the following design work was found to be outstanding, in addition to that quoted on Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}6/GAB.22.12.43:- Induction Pipe, Carburetter and Air Cleaner. Water Connections. Oil and Petrol Fittings.(Engine) Wire Fittings (design or mock up.) Engine Controls. Starting Handle. Modified position of Oil Filler - Rear Axle (for accessibility). Servo Motor Operation to be investigated in conjunction with Standard B.V. Pedals. Front Pan to clear centre Steering lever. Rear Bumper Mounting. Dashboard (to suit revised Bonnet). Floorboards (to suit rationalised Gearbox and BV Pedals). Petrol Piping (design or mock up.) Oil Pipe and Fittings (design or mock up). Pressure Piping (design or mock up.) Instrument Board. Wiring and Fittings (design or mock up). Incorporated in this specification are the following features, for which we cannot find any record of running on a car, in addition of course to outstanding designs:- Tecalamit Lubrication. Propellor Shaft with small joints. 3 Bolt Alum Front Shock Damper, with modified valves. Gordon Armstrong Shock Damper - Rear. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/MGA.{M. G. Aspley} 3 prints of PL.3004 to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} 1 print to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} | ||