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).
Status report on the production of standardised B.V. Six Light bodies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0277 | |
| Date | 31th January 1941 | |
| D R A F T. B.V - SIX LIGHT. PRODUCTION BODIES Regarding the standardised bodies that Park Ward have in hand for B.V chassis, we give below an out-line of the job, as it stands:- PRESS TOOLS - These are made and are in the try-out stage, and some of them may require slight modifications. PRODUCTION JIGS - These are completed but, being constructed chiefly of timber, will probably require adjustment. CHECKING JIGS - A certain number of these have been made by Park Ward, others have to be made. SHOP EQUIPMENT - The main body assembly jig has been made. Trucks for the assembly line are made and in the possession of Park Ward. The tracks for these have to be laid in the Works. A hoist for body mounting has to be obtained and installed. Also storage racks have to be made for components. The paint shop has to be re-arranged, new spraying booths built, heating equipment and an exhaust system installed in them. Metal cleaning and washing equipment installed for preparation of bodies and wings before painting. DRAWINGS - As the original full-size drawing of this body is very dilapidated, a new one should be made and checked with the existing wood model and, where detail drawings have not | ||