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).
Holding up orders for Bentley 'C' Series clutch material due to upcoming modifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0288 | |
| Date | 3rd May 1934 | |
| X4554 To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E/Lid{A. J. Lidsey}: E/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey}2/HP.3.5.34. c.Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}Roy.{Sir Henry Royce}Sft.{Mr Swift} re Bentley 'C' Series Material. With reference to Minute 2 of E/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey}1/HP.3.5.34 holding up of clutch material. Will you please let us know as soon as possible the longest period of time it will be possible to hold up instructions for ordering clutch material without upsetting the continuity of production. We understand from the Experimental Department that any modifications to be incorporated will be of a small nature and the parts affected are the driven member, clutch spring centre, back plate, pressure plate and friction lining. ( E/Lid.{A. J. Lidsey} | ||