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).
Job list detailing modifications and parts for the Silver Ripple I and Wraith III models, with assigned section leaders.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\4\ scan0068 | |
Date | 22th April 1939 | |
- 3 - JOB. REMARKS. SECTION LEADER. SILVER RIPPLE I. Radiator. } Bonnet Strips. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Elbow for air intake. } Engine controls to suit Wraith system with B.V. steering column. } Top and Bottom Water Connection. } Mc.S. Spare wheel carrier. } Arrangement of instruments on dash to suit RR.Bonnet (This can be used on B.V.). } Instrument Board (? Wraith 111). } 18 Gallon Petrol Tank. } [h] Completed [/h] JD.{J. Draper - Frames} WRAITH III. { Thermostat starting scheme. } { Modified Cylinder Head to improve cooling of exhaust valves. } { Revised Fan Bearings. } Mc.S. { Crankshaft with Revised Balance weights and oil holes, and three holes in intermediate bearings. } [h] B.V [/h] [s] Oval Petrol Filler in Wing. [/s] [h] Ans / IH 24-1-39 [/h] } [s] Front Shock Damper with Balanced Valve. [/s] } [s] Front Shock Damper as a Die Casting. [/s] } [s] Pipes and Wiring, Revised to Works ideas. [/s] } [s] Finished Design of existing clutch operation. [/s] } JD.{J. Draper - Frames} [s] Cover for Gear Lever Gate. [/s] Mc.S. [h] TWD{T. W. D???Aeith} [/h] [s] Steering Gear, Improved Roller. [/s] [h] X [/h] Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||