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 concerning the radiator being dropped 4 inches in the frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 105\1\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 7th October 1931 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (B459, 24-10-30) 6/3185. XS250. COMPLETED 10.12.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 7.10.31 Description of Parts: RADIATOR DROPPED 4.000" IN FRAME. Origin: To improve appearance. It is also beneficial to cooling. Experimental Test Report: Fitted to 19-GIV for tests in France. 7/8 mm. tubes, Cented. E.56692. Copper. Road Test Report: Fitted to 19-GIV and ran 15,000 miles in France. Cooling efficiency was improved. There was only slight loss of water, and a slight leak developed at the bottom left-hand corner of the tank. Box [Top Right]: X No. 5250 Drawing LOP. No.E. 56831 Part No. sch. 3313 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 Old Part: £29-9-6 Cost of New Part: £34-2-5 Difference per Car: £4-12-11 Increase Handwritten Note: Also covers Thermostatically Operated Shutters and Hexagon Radiator tubes in copper. See HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MS.3-12-31 Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct: GRL 7/12/31 C 8/12/31 Approval Table: INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 9-12-31 | Agreed Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 15.10.31 | Agreed FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 9.10.31 | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. | 9.10.31 | Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 9.10.31 | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 10.10.31. | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 9.10.31. | Agreed By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 15.10.31 | Agreed EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 14.10.31 | Agreed AE. PN.{Mr Northey} | 16.10.31. | Agreed PN.{Mr Northey} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | | Agreed. Stamp Text: CANCELLED 20/25 HP Stamp Text: RECEIVED [Clock face with hand pointing to XII and DEC] | ||