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).
Modification instruction for a support bracket and valance plate on Bentley 5 and 50 models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\5\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 6th February 1939 | |
| A.F.M. BY/NS.{Norman Scott} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. De/ID. 4010 DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}14/G.6.2.39. BENTLEY 5 and BENTLEY 50. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.1189 Mod. to Support Bracket and Valence Plate. The above scheme shews the Balance Lever Bracket mounted on the side of the inner gusset of the frame instead of the top flange, also the turned out edge of the valance plate has been curved as shewn, in order that the front shock damper valve can be removed more easily with a box spanner. Please instruct experimentally as the above modification is required for the 50 sets. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||