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).
Five drawings for the application of increased stiffness to the front end of the Phantom II frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 14\8\ Scan226 | |
| Date | 24th February 1930 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} From Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RIC. 87380 Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}1/WJ.24.2.30. 87380 STIFFENED FRONT END OF FRAME. PHANTOM II. Herewith are five drawings in connection with the permanent application of increased stiffness to the front end of frame. N.Schemes 3036 and 3037 shew the arrangement as it is intended to be ultimately used, should it be approved, on new cars. N.Schemes 3040 and 3041 shew adaptation to suit cars already built. N. Scheme 3038 is an alternative position for the front cross member namely, close up to the shackle. for use should the experiments now in progress indicate that there is an advantage in this position. For the first car the tube can be pinned only instead of pinned and brazed on this scheme. The front cross-member 3" in diameter may be too large and it may be desirable ultimately to go back a little. The appearance will be the determining factor. It is desired to make N.Scheme 3040 and 3041 only at first. Would BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} please issue prints of all the drawings to RIC. who will set about making the pieces. It will be noticed that on 3040 a standard radiator bottom tank is used. Ultimately, it is intended to simplify the tank as indicated on N.Scheme 3036 and 3037. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||