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).
Receiving and fitting a replacement axle shaft, steering tube, and springs to a Bentley B. 56. BN. in France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\4\ scan0159 | |
| Date | 16th April 1936 | |
| <264a ( G.W.H. is absent ) HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. 16th April 1936 GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/HFH{Hoppy F. Hamilton}/2/JAB. To. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c to G.W.H. B. 56. BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} - BENTLEY. One Axle shaft, a Cross Steering tube, and a pair of springs, which we requested them to despatch to us temporarily. We had to dismantle the stub axles & brake mechanisms from the bent front axle and fitted these on to the new axle shaft. Only the near side spring had to be replaced, the off side was found to be in good condition. We are hoping to have the car ready for the road by to-morrow morning and continue with the test. A further report will follow, giving you details of the parts fitted and any defects noticeable. ----------------- G.W.H./H.F.Hamilton. HF{H. W. Frost - Coachwork Inspector} Hamilton | ||