The weights of 20/25 HP chassis for the previous and present quarters.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\4\ scan0137 | |
| Date | 4th July 1935 | |
| C O P Y. x536 W/S. {Derby Works / Sales} Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} EWT/Skn. Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Cx. {Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} JLE. {J. Lee Evans - Chassis Test Manager} Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} /Thn.10/MH. {M. Huckerby} 4.7.35. Re Weighing of Parts. With reference to 20/25 HP. chassis, we give below weights of chassis for the last quarter and the present quarter :- Series Date Chassis Weight in lbs. Front Rear Total Previous } G2 3.4.35. GPG-47 1440 1106 2546 Quarter } G2 3.4.35. GPG-35 1444 1112 2556 Present } H2 27.6.35. GOH-45 1437 1119 2556 Quarter } H2 4.7.35. GOH-35 1444 1113 2557 The above weights include water and oil. To the above weights must be added petrol, 135 lbs., battery 80 lbs., 4 tyres 132 lbs., making a total of 347 lbs. to obtain the complete weight of the chassis without spares. EP {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} /Thn. | ||
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