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).
Temporary report on material shortages for building Wraith chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 7\5\ X 604 Body-page240 | |
| Date | 22th June 1941 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}3/SW.22.6.41. Temporary Report - Wraith Chassis. Existing stocks of material will allow us to build 89 engines and 127 chassis. 27 chassis can be built from completed material with the following exceptions :- List A.{Mr Adams} Bonnets 4 short Clutch Casings 15 " 1st Motion Shaft 25 " 2nd " 20 " Rear Axle Casing None finished Wheel Nuts 24 sets short Front Hubs. 45 short Frame Front Crossmember 15 " Axle Pivot 24 pairs short Steering Wheel 11 short Steering Box 8 " There is sufficient unfinished material to build a further 100 chassis with the following exceptions :- List B. Radiator 31 short Bonnet 62 " 1st Motion Shaft 20 " Rear Brake Carried Plates 50 sets short Wheel Nuts No Stock Rear Hubs 3 pairs short Front Brake Carrier Plate 91 short Front Hubs 145 " Frame No Stock Front Crossmember 21 short Centre Steering Lever 22 " Front Suspension Main Lever 30 " Steering Wheel No Stock Housing - L.H. Front Roll Rod 98 Short. --continued-- | ||