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).
Letter to John Thompson Motor Pressings Ltd. confirming instructions for the assembly of three short frames.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\2\ scan0199 | |
| Date | 25th April 1938 | |
| c. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} γ 4273. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.7/MH.{M. Huckerby} 25th. April 1938. Messrs. John Thompson Motor Pressings Ltd., Beacon Works, WOLVERHAMPTON. For the attention of Mr.Hunt. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our this morning's conversation. We should like you to proceed with and assemble 3 short frames consisting of :- Sidemembers FB.3622/3. Gussets FB.3624/5. Cruciforms FB.3626/7. All remaining parts will be produced by us. One of the frames should have gussets FB.3624/5 .128" thick instead of .104" thick. It is hoped that the first frame having .104" thick gussets will be complete by Whitsun. The price to be paid for these items will be as given on your estimate of 15th. April except that we agree to pay £5.5.0d. extra for the alteration to the tools required to conform with the print of the sidemember which we left at your works to-day. We will despatch the necessary covering order. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||