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).
Cost reduction proposal for a steering column support bracket on the 20/25 HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0351 | |
| Date | 19th December 1935 | |
| PRIVATE X550 By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Wks. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Sft{Mr Swift}/CHK. F.J.H. Do you agree with this? Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Sft{Mr Swift}/WNW.3/EJ.19.12.35 20/25 HP. COST (REDUCTIONS) Support Bracket - F.57947/8 We have shown in sketch WKS.173 attached, a suggestion for a Cover and Support Plate to replace the Cast Bracket at present used on Steering Column. We have estimated the economy would be:- Labour Cost (Less charges) | Material Cost s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Present Bracket & Rubber Ring. | 1 6 | 1 4 1. 6 | 1. 4. Suggested Support Plates and Rubber Ring | 2 1/2 | 6 - | 4 - 2 1/2 | - 10 1 3 1/2 | - 6 TOTAL SAVING PER CHASSIS - 1s. 9 1/2d. (Less charges) Sft.{Mr Swift} | ||