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 frame tie rods to increase stiffness of the frame.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img061 | |
| Date | 26th June 1924 | |
| RR 755 (10M) (SL391 2-11-23) MP 281297 COMPLETED 7.7.24. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 26.6.24. Description of Parts. FRAME TIE RODS. Origin. To increase stiffness of Frame. [X] No. 4260 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 Experimental Test Report. The frame ties are similar to those fitted to the 40/50 HP. They reduce wear and tear and rattles on the coachwork. Road Test Report. Fitted to 5-G-11 - run 5000 miles approx. Fitted to 68-GF. No troubles. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 5. 12. 0 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ 5. 12. 0 increase. 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/Rhs. 27.6.24. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 7.7.24 | Agreed. | C. Johnson. MR. B. JOHNSON | 7.7.24 | Agreed. | B. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} MR. ROYCE | 2/7/24 | Agreed | FHR MR. WORMALD | 26.6.24 | Agreed. | Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 1.7.24 | Agreed. | Rs.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} MR. DAY | 26.6.24 | Agreed. | Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 26.6.24 | Agreed. | BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 26.6.24 | Agreed. | EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 2/7/24 | Agreed | IE MR. NORTHEY | 27.6.24 | Agreed. | PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 4.7.24 | Agreed. | E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives. [Stamp: CHASSIS REGD 4 DEC 1924] | ||