Final complete specification sheet for model 6-B-IV, detailing frame, fittings, and springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\1\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 23th January 1936 | |
| To RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} xross Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Std.15/KW.23.1.36. FINAL COMPLETE SPECIFICATION FOR 6-B-IV. Frame & Fittings. LOP. FB.1505 - as specified for 5-B-IV in RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /CP.2/EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 21.3.35, except for the following features - Radiator & engine support to N.Sch.4542, including LeC.4409/4473 (see radiator section). Engine torque reaction dampers to Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 27 (Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Les.26/KW.3.12.35). Engine tie links in cable form - Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 8/KW.14.1.36. Non-stabilising type of bumper bar with fixing to N.Sch.4676 - handed to shop by Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /AFM. {Anthony F. Martindale} Exhaust system suspension as 5-B-IV but with scheme for tail pipe raised 1.00" - LeC.4825. Wing Stays. To LeC.4409/4467/4473 - memo. E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 2/MN.18.4.35. Front Apron. To LeC.4409/4467/4473 - memo. E {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} /Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 2/MN.18.4.35. Front Road Springs. To Firth's drawing FB.2171 - 700 lbs., shackled in standard manner. Rear Road Springs. To Firth's drawing FB.2171 - 900 lbs. | ||
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).
