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).
Design suggestions and cost-saving measures for a new chassis, including the L.H. 28HP model.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\V\October1930-February1931\ Scan188 | |
| Date | 1st January 1931 guessed | |
| (2) WHEELS. It is suggested by Works that serious consideration should be given to the use of Rudge-Whitworth wheels on this new chassis, in view of the considerable saving that might be effected thereby. RADIATOR. It is suggested that a radiator having a loose shell should be used as Works are of the opinion that production would be considerably simplified thereby, and chromium finish rendered practicable. STEERING. If possible similar to P. 2., avoiding gash in bonnet. Also including such of the suggested manufacturing economies as are considered wise. BATTERY BOX. Simple metal box with sheet metal cantilever mounting. PETROL TANK. It is suggested that the present design of tank could be more economically produced by pressing and folding, or alternatively modified so as to be suitable for pressing in two halves. MATERIALS. It is thought that the materials used in the chassis throughout should be reconsidered because it is believed that considerable economies can be effected in certain cases with/loss of quality. L. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 28HP. CHASSIS. In dealing with this new chassis it is proposed that the R.{Sir Henry Royce} and L.H. models should be considered simultaneously with a view to rendering them as far as possible interchangeable as regards their components. For example the same battery and box could be used on both chassis. It is also suggested that the engine need not be handed but that the steering box could be changed over as is standard practice on all American productions. Owing to the different positions of the change mechanism there will evidently be some differences in the gearboxes but it is hoped by sufficiently early consideration to secure as much interchangeability of the parts as possible. It is also hoped by the aforegoing to delay the handing of the | ||