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).
Recommendation to leave the dashboard insulation off the chassis until after testing to avoid damage to parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\1\ scan0125 | |
| Date | 22th October 1935 | |
| X300 Sftr and Mxx c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} E.1/HP.22.10.35. re Dashboard Insulation Scheme. In connection with the use of dashboard insulation scheme and the fitting of test bodies, we recommend that the insulation scheme be left off the chassis until after test. This will enable you to fit your test body and avoid any damage to the sheet metal pressings, felt, etc. carried on the back of the dash. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||