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).
Meeting notes detailing decisions made on various components for the 'D' Series Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\1\ Scan046 | |
| Date | 21th September 1934 guessed | |
| - 2 - Fan. Present standard fan should be used and material instructed accordingly. "D" Series - Bentley Material. (1) Unbalanced Radiator Shutters - LeC.3798. It was agreed that these were a definite advantage and they should go on production in "D" series. (2) Outside Petrol Tank Filler - N.Sch's 3929.3949. This is not wanted. Why not (3) Rear Crossmember moved back - MV's.116. - RR. Sch.695. Material should be instructed for this item. (4) Concealed front crossmember. RR.614,633. It was agreed that this could be released for "D" series. (5) Spring Loaded Spherical Bearing for clutch pedal shaft.- M.Sch.3960. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} stated that this had been satisfactory and it was agreed that this could go on production. (6) Sheet Metal Floorboards. It was agreed that these are satisfactory and should go on production on this series provided that means can be found to get them produced to reasonable cost. (7) Rear Rubber/Engine Mounting. It was agreed that this should be released. | ||