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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 document regarding fixing the radiator 1 inch higher.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img170
Date  21th March 1923
  
R.R. 785 (5 M) (S H 268. 10-9-20) G 2234
COMPLETED 24.4.23.
ORIGINAL
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Description of Parts.
RADIATOR FIXED 1" HIGHER.
Date 21.3.23.
X No.3726
Drawing No.
Part List
Origin.
To improve coachwork.
Experimental Test Report.
We have made this modification to a number of chassis at customers special request. It does enable the coach-builder to produce a more satisfactory body.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to about 10 chassis delivered to customers. No trouble.
[Overstamp: No. 130 H.P. CHASSIS]
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......... £.........
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives.
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. Radiator as made in R.R. Works. £50. 16. 0
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. Radiator to be made in R.R. Works. £51. 1. 0
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £ 5. 0 increase.
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON Mr. F.{Mr Friese} Johnson. | 12.4.23 | Agreed. BJ. Presume no scrap necessary. CJ. had agreed before he went abroad. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE | 20.4.23 | Agreed FHR. one is required at the radiator. Entry into the amounts, an effort should be made to reduce this. R.{Sir Henry Royce}
Mr. WORMALD | 11.4.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. HARRINGTON (struck through) Mr. Rowledge. | 22.3.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY | 26.3.23 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY | 23.3.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD | 22.3.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY EWT. for R.R. Inc. | 23.3.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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