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Standardisation document for Jeavons Gaiters for road springs on 20 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\4\ scan0271 | |
| Date | 5th June 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J. 291, 12-10-21) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. 13745 COMPLETED 30.6.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. JEVONS GAITERS FOR ROAD SPRINGS. 20 HP. and 40/50 HP. CHASSIS. Origin. As an alternative to the "Wefco". Date 5.6.23. X No. 3745 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. Experimental Test Report. The design of the Gaiter and the lacing is similar to the "Wefco". Road Test Report. Run 8500 miles on G-Goshawk-ll car. The appearance of the Gaiters is equal to the "Wefco". Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- NONE 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. £1. 12. 6 40/50 HP. or 20 HP. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £1. 18. 6 - 40/50 HP. £1. 15. 0 - 20 HP. Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £0. 6. 0 increase for 40/50 HP. £0. 2. 6 " " 20 HP. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 18.6.23 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 28.6.23 | agreed Johnson 29/june Mr. ROYCE | 19.6.23 | Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD | 5.6.23 | Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 8.6.23 | Agreed. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 6.6.23 | Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 5.6.23 | Agreed. BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD | 5.6.23 | Agreed. EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Do not depart from Wefco at present. Mr. NORTHEY | 7.6.23 | Agreed. PN. {Mr Northey} | ||