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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).
Weight comparison sheet for various car parts across different models and design estimates.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 10\5\  05-page009
Date  2nd May 1928 guessed
  
sheet 1
Parts. PH.III WRAITH EXPL. DEPT. ESTIMATE. WRAITH DESIGN ESTIMATE. 26/30. Wt lbs.

2 top triangular 17.5 17.5 lbs. 13 lbs. Front axle with 60.3
levers. lbs. control - no brakes.

2 bottom triang- 20.75 18 lbs. 16 lbs. 2 road springs. 58.4
ular levers. lbs. 2 shock dampers. 23

2 yoke pieces. 15.5 8.5 lbs. 8.5 lbs. Engine & rad'r.{Sir Henry Royce}
lbs.

2 spring pot. 106.25 105 lbs. 105 lbs. crossmembers. 13
assemblies. lbs.

Front crossmember 16.4 lbs 15 lbs. 13 lbs Front crossmembers, 11.5
with forgings.

Front pan & 58.1 50 lbs. 40 lbs. rear spring. 3.25
radiator support. lbs. anchorage bkts.

Centre steering 19.5 16.5 lbs. 14 lbs. front shackle 3.5.
levers. and lbs.
cross steering tube.

Distance piece & 26 lbs. 32 lbs. 30 lbs.
flanges through
frame.

TOTAL 280 lbs. 262 lbs. 237.5 lbs. 171.
  
  


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