Standardisation of a Luggage Grid for the 20 HP. Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\4\ scan0172 | |
| Date | 20th December 1922 | |
| R R 755 (5 H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807. GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) / 3524 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. 20 HP. CHASSIS. LUGGAGE GRID. Origin: Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Experimental Test Report. Fitted to 7-Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine))-11 and 5-Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine))-11. A feature with this grid is that the spare wheel can be carried at the back when the grid is folded up - it is also lighter than the coach-builders grid. Road Test Report. Run 3000 miles on the road. It is only proposed to fit these at customers request. STAMPED: RECEIVED JAN 11 1923 X No. 3524 Drawing No. Part List. A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test. D Use existing stock. Alteration effective on future Chassis. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series…£… Series…£… Series…£… Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct. SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON Mr. F. {Mr Friese} Johnson (crossed out) Mr. ROYCE Mr. WORMALD Mr. BARRINGTON Mr. Rowledge (crossed out) Mr. DAY Mr. BAILEY Mr. PLATFORD Mr. NORTHEY, 11.1.23, Aprvd. P.N away Handwritten diagonal text: Returned after Test, Completed, Sent out | ||
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