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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).
Standardisation of chassis parts, proposing a change from steel plated bolts to nickel-silver bolts for the bonnet catch and handle.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img196
Date  25th September 1923
  
R.R. 75B (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s.
COMPLETED 26.10.23.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 25.9.23.
Description of Parts. BOLTS FOR BONNET CATCH AND HANDLE.
Origin To avoid damage of close plating.
Experimental Test Report. It is proposed to change from steel close plated bolts to nickel-silver bolts.
Road Test Report. Adopted by Springfield. No road tests considered necessary.
X No. 3421
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.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ Negligible.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series.........£.........
Series.........£.........
Series.........£.........
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. MY/JW 15.10.23.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON | 25.10.23 | Agreed. CJ.
MR. B. JOHNSON | 25.10.23 | Agreed. BJ.
MR. ROYCE | 20/10/23 | Agreed FHR
MR. WORMALD | 16.10.23 | Agreed. Wo.
MR. ROWLEDGE | 3.10.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY | 27.9.23 | Agreed Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY | 23.10.23 | We have used nickel silver bolts years ago for different pieces but abandoned them owing to number which break. R.{Sir Henry Royce} agrees Springfield use
MR. PLATFORD | 25.9.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} recommends adopt at Derby.
MR. ELLIOTT | 10/10/23 | Agreed AE.
MR. NORTHEY | 1.10.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES | 24.10.23 | Agreed. E.Hives.
[STAMPED TEXT] R-R.{Sir Henry Royce} LTD. CHASSIS DEPT. ORIGINAL
  
  


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