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).
Design position report for the Spectre Chassis, detailing the status of various modifications and investigations.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\4\ Scan332 | |
| Date | 3rd July 1935 | |
| (3) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. SPECTRECodename for Phantom III CHASSIS - CONTINUED:- Investigation of sponge in hand brake mechanism. Completed. Autolock rear damper. Completed 26.6.35. Revised damper governor unit with simplified valves. In hand. Cranked gear lever to suit horizontal hand brake lever. " 22.6.35. Investigation of inertia damper control when braking. Completed. Stiffened floorboards. " 3.7.35. Top water pipes - to suit revised radiator. " 21.6.35. Water drain cock and bottom water pipe to suit revised radiator. " 21.6.35. Noise insulated rocker covers. " 26.6.35. Bonnet stops. " 26.6.35. Side lamps. " 29.6.35. Fixing of bonnet rest plate to suit revised radiator. " 29.6.35. Radiator filler cap and steam valve. " 26.6.35. Experimental mods to Marles steering to reduce joggles. " 26.6.35. Modification to pendulum lever. " 26.6.35. I.F.W.S. Modification to avoid need for bushing spring piston guide. " 25.6.35. | ||