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).
Specification revision for a Bentley Chassis 8-B-V, detailing new parts fitted to the front and rear brakes and hubs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\3\ scan0214 | |
| Date | 17th March 1943 | |
| Chassis To: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP. 1298 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP.10/LH.{Mr Haworth}17.3.43. Bentley Chassis 8-B-V.{VIENNA} Engine Unit B.V. - No.7. Specification of the above Chassis is revised as follows :- Work carried out at Clan 13.3.43. Front Brakes. LOP.GB.3823. The following new parts fitted :- GB.3760 Leading Shoes - BZ. GB.4685 Trailing Shoes - RU. Front Hubs. LOP.GB.3847. The following new parts fitted :- GB.4799 Brake Drums I/C. - replacing GB.3690. Rear Brakes. LOP.GB.3830. The following new parts fitted :- GB.3760 Leading Shoes - BZ. GB.4685 Trailing Shoes - RU. Rear Hubs. LOP.GB.3831. The following new parts fitted :- GB.4799 Brake Drums - I/C - replacing GB.3690. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}/CP. | ||