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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).
Condition report on the parts of a 40/50HP S.G. model car, with handwritten biographical notes.

Identifier  Morton\M5\  img050
Date  13th April 1932 guessed
  
Contd.

The remaining parts of the car compare very favourably with the usual wear which takes place on the ordinary 40/50HP. S.G. model.

[Faint typed text below main paragraph]
Report on the General Condition of Chassis No. S.2. chassis
Owned by you herewith, a short report upon the repairs required on the above car, which was delivered at Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}
The clutch has not taken its place in the neighbourhood.
The car complete is in our charge, but no part of Rear axle-section has
been washed as we are examining it x 38 bore. Gudgeon
The engine was run for a considerable time behind the Gearbox, apparently tested because of the excessive movement of the
These have all been damaged through jumping due to the axle.
the backaxle mounted on the chassis.
Side Members were found to be bent, but are just about to be passed on to a special inspector.
Extension tubes were not bent.
Rear Axle

[Faint typed column headers on the right]
Bodywork
Chassis
Engine
Gearbox
Axles
Side Members
Rear Axle

[Handwritten notes in center]
Billy Hallam
ex premium apprentice
World War 1 aircrew, shot down (hard to action)
Car Repair Supt
  
  


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