Standardisation of chassis parts by the deletion of shutters in the bonnet.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\3\ scan0071 | |
| Date | 2nd November 1920 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts: Deletion of shutters in Bonnet. Origin: Because the shutters are practically never used. Experimental Test Report: The difference in temperature of the radiator with all the shutters in the bonnet open compared with them closed is 4%. Road Test Report: Doing away with the shutters will avoid one frequent source of rattles. It will also improve the appearance of the bonnet. Shutters have never been found necessary on experimental cars. To commence on "P" Series. 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: £ 4. 7. 0 decrease. Signature of Mr. DELOOZE that above is correct: D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /Rd. 6.11.20. SIGNATURES: Mr. JOHNSON (Mr. B. Johnson.): 15.11.20. Agreed. C. Johnson. Mr. ROYCE: 15/11.20 Agreed FHR Mr. WORMALD: 6-11-20 Agreed Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON: 3.11.20. Agreed. Bn. {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY: 12.11.20. Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY: 2-11-20 agreed By Mr. PLATFORD: 8.11.20. Agreed, but something must be done to overcome heat floorboards and fumes in body. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Mr. NORTHEY: 4.11.20. Gladly agree. PN. {Mr Northey} E.W.I. for R.R. Inc. | ||
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