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).
Material instructions for the second batch of 500 40/50 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\2\ scan0012 | |
| Date | 13th August 1919 | |
| R.P. 235 s (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2241. X4554 To Ry. from Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} (struck through) C. to Mor. (struck through) RH.{R. Hollingworth} (struck through) HW. (struck through) EFC. (struck through) 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}11/W13.8.19. RE MATERIAL FOR SECOND 500 CHASSIS. Further to Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}15/W8.8.19 and with regard to item 7, New Type Clutch Brake, the new design may be proceeded with for all chassis after the first 250. With regard to Mr. Whitehead's note, Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}7/W11.8.19, and item 9, Pistons and Connecting Rods, these parts for the first 500 chassis have not been stopped except for the grinding of the pistons (See EH1/G11.8.19). Item No: 10 of Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}7/W11.8.19, Front Shock Absorbers, These are now being instructed for the remainder of the first 500. Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} B Att: Copy of EH1/LG11.8.19. | ||