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).
Progress report discussing the status of various automotive components and project milestones.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan097 | |
| Date | 16th November 1932 | |
| -2- Brake Drums. Exp. Dept. are clear. Hand Brake. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} hopes to release his instructions this week. Front Engine Suspension. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} mentioned R.{Sir Henry Royce} had turned down our scheme, but that he is posting a new scheme to R.{Sir Henry Royce} to-day (16.11.32) which S. thinks will appeal to R.{Sir Henry Royce} Steering Column Controls. Exp. Dept. are clear. Side Steering. } Petrol Tank. } By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} hopes to release his instructions Clutch Pedal Mounting.} this week. Front & Rear Dampers. } Spring Controlled Rear Shackle. } Exp. Dept. are clear. Electrical Installation. } By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} is following up with other items, but the foregoing are the essential things to get a car moving quickly. It was agreed that the 1st car would be ready early Decr (next month). Immediately the 1st J.II. chassis is ready, and some idea has been obtained of its performance, we should consider putting in hand 2/3 more. The body will need attention; Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} will look into this. Bumper Chassis. It was decided to go ahead with this. Bonnet Fastener. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} will endeavour to get the simplified fastener, which he has in hand, on the 1st J.II. chassis. (Cont'd). | ||