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).
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/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/MN.18.4.35. Front Apron. To LeC.4409/4467/4473 - memo. E/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. | ||