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, specifically a modification to the bonnet lines.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0084 | |
| Date | 6th November 1928 | |
| RR 785 REVISED (10H) (D.C. 777-29-2-28) MC C.LTD STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 11.1.29 Date 6.11.28 Description of Parts. MODIFICATION TO BONNET LINES. Origin. To improve appearance. Experimental Test Report. This alteration consists of lowering the rear end of the bonnet .475" and raising the shoulders .425". It is agreed that this alteration will suit present type bodies. Road Test Report. No road tests made. The alteration is so slight, no road tests are considered necessary. X No. 5260 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. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £ 6-14-6 Cost of New Part. £ 6-14-6 Difference per Car. £ None Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Series.........£....... Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. A.R. 16/1/29. Signature: GM 1/1/29 INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS BJ. | 11.1.29 | agreed R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 12.11.28 | Agreed. FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 7.11.28 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 10.12.28 | Agreed. RG.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 8.11.28 | Agreed. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 7.11.28 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 9.11.28 | Should like to see car complete with above alteration. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 12.11.28 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} | 28.11.28 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} CWB. | | HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | 6.11.28 | Agreed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} STAMP: 20. H.P. CHASSIS STAMP (circular): EXPERIMENTAL DEPT 1928 | ||