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 proposal for shorter instrument board brackets to improve coachwork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img048 | |
| Date | 17th November 1923 | |
| R.R. 752 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954a. COMPLETED 8.12.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 17.11.23. No. 4067 Description of Parts: SHORTER INSTRUMENT BOARD BRACKETS. Origin: To improve coachwork. Experimental Test Report: It is intended these should only be fitted when especially asked for. They are undoubtedly an advantage for certain bodies. Road Test Report: Fitted to Mr. Royce's car. Design same as standard. Drawing No. Part List [X] 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. £ Negligible. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on: Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 19.11.23. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS MR. JOHNSON 7.12.23 Agreed. CJ. MR. B. JOHNSON 7.12.23 Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE 1/12/23 Agreed. FHR MR. WORMALD 19.11.23 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE 19.11.23 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY 19 Nov 23 Agreed SA MR. BAILEY 19.11.23 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD 20.11.23 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT 21 Nov 23 Agreed AE MR. NORTHEY 7.12.23 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES 6.12.23 Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. | ||