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).
Specification revision for a Bentley Chassis 4-B-50, detailing changes to the rear suspension.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\3\ scan0153 | |
| Date | 29th December 1941 | |
| 1298 To: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. c-c to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} (struck through) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP.8/LH.{Mr Haworth}29.12.41. Bentley Chassis 4-B-50. Bentley Unit. B.80.No.1. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 22.12.41. Previous Specification. Rear Springs. LOP.FB.4049 FW.1787 Rear Springs. type 1150 lbs. removed. Revised Specification. Rear Springs.LOP.FB.4049 FW.1788 Woodhead Springs fitted with Spaldite Inter-leaving. 1200 lbs. Spring Suspension.LOP.FW.1917. The following new parts fitted :- EXS.1366 Rubber Buffers. Modified to give 1/2" radius on top of Buffer. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CP. | ||