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).
Trial and approval of new side levers, leading to a proposal for standardisation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 171\3\ img039 | |
| Date | 14th April 1920 | |
| R.R 258a (100 T(S.G. 643. 19-2-20) G 9818 C O P Y. To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} EFC. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}3/CB14.4.20. X.388.-RE SIDE LEVERS WITH SHORT BRAKE LEVER AND SET SPEED LEVER. With reference to the set of levers which Mr. Platford tried, and which were subsequently fitted on Lord Herbert Scott's car - 2LW, L.H.S.{Lord Herbert Scott - Chair} reports that "I find this a most convenient arrangement from every point of view". This opinion is also confirmed by Mr. Oldham. In view of this information from London, of Mr. Royce's approval, and of the general approval of those people in Derby who have tried it, we suggest that a Standardisation Sheet should be sent round in connection with this experiment. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||