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Standardisation of 'V' Series - EAG. Chassis parts to improve design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\3\ scan0295 | |
| Date | 15th June 1925 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 (HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}) X8770 Completed 6/7/25 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 15.6.25. Description of Parts. 'V' SERIES - EAG. CHASSIS. Origin. To improve design. Experimental Test Report. This standardisation sheet covers all points as fitted to 'V' type chassis now being despatched from the Works. Any alterations will have separate standardisation sheets. Road Test Report. Ran 30,000 miles in France - 98-NK and 93-NK. The faults which have shewn up are all receiving attention. X No. 8770 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 Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 130-16-0 Increase Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. Mythus 27/6/25 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.......... £.......... Series.......... £.......... Series.......... £.......... SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON, 1 July 25, agreed of Johnson MR. B. JOHNSON, 6.7.25, agreed MR. ROYCE, 18.6.25, Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD, 16.6.25, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE, 23.6.25, Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY, 17.6.25, Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY, 16.6.25, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD, 17.6.25, Agreed, as I take it there is no alternative. Consider it essential to be in a position to apply cures for the faults referred to retrospectively if found necessary. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT, 16.6.26, Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY, 19.6.25, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES, 29.6.25, Agreed. E.Hives. | ||