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).
The delivery of front springs and gaiters for the 20 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\1\ scan0028 | |
| Date | 10th June 1925 | |
| By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} C. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. to RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} X5410 Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}'s Dept. (Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} is absent) Wn5/BH10.6.25. Please note that the following Front Springs type F.53535, 20% Stiffer type for 20 HP. Chassis were delivered late on Saturday afternoon last, and passed to Experimental Dept:- 3 - 600 lbs. 3 - 650 lbs. Last evening we received from Firths a further 4 Springs of this type, i.e. 1 each 550, 600, 650 and 700 lbs. and we have asked the Stores to send these direct to Experimental Dept. We hope later to-day, or to-morrow Thursday morning to obtain most of the balance of 16 Springs of this type ordered. Will RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} please note that the 2nd set of Gaiters suitable for these springs has been delivered this morning, and will he please advise Order Office whether he requires any further Gaiters ordering at the moment. Dn. | ||