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).
Modified sheet metal crossmember for the hypoid rear axle on a 20/25 model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\4\ scan0092 | |
| Date | 29th April 1935 | |
| X502 To DY.{F R Danby} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c.F. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RHO. Hdy.{William Hardy} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 1/HP.29.4.35. J.3. Hypoid Rear Axle on 20/25. Herewith is N. Sch.4469, the sheet metal crossmember at the front of the rear springs modified to give the necessary clearance, for the propeller shaft to the hypoid gear. The ground clearance is as set out on the quarter size arrangement. N.Sch.4469. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||