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 - Gaiters for road springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\4\ scan0240 | |
| Date | 12th August 1922 | |
| R.R. 755 (5 H) (S.J.) 291. 12-10-21. G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087. COMPLETED 22.9.22. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. GAITERS FOR ROAD SPRINGS. Origin. To improve springing. Experimental Test Report. The chief advantage in the gaiter is that the friction in the spring remains reasonably constant over a long period of time. Road Test Report. Fitted to hundreds of R-R cars on the road. Run on Expl: cars for 15,000 miles. Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. 12.8.22. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ ------ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 3. 2. 9 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £3. 2. 9 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. O.K. JW. 19/8/22 SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 21.9.22 | C.Johnson. Agreed. Mr. ROYCE | 1.9.22 | Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD | 21.8.22 | Agreed. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. ROWLEDGE | 17.8.22 | Agree to this as Sales fashion. Am far from being convinced of their utility. Rg. {Mr Rowledge} Mr. DAY | 14.8.22 | Agreed. Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY | 12.8.22 | Agreed. - include Goshawk. Mr. PLATFORD | 16.8.22 | Agreed if Wefco lubricated type - front Mr. NORTHEY | 14.8.22 | Agreed, but another sheet will be required for the others. EWT for RR Inc. RIGHT COLUMN: Date 12.8.22 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. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :- Series.......... £......... Series.......... £......... Series.......... £......... Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature | ||