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).
Proposal for the standardization of parts for the 'B' Series, including the estimated cost of new tools.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 95\1\ scan0381 | |
| Date | 1st November 1923 | |
| PLANT No. III. STANDARDISATION of PARTS TO OBVIATE THE NECESSITY FOR TWO SIZES OF UNIVERSAL JOINT ON NEW AXLES AS AT PRESENT, it is proposed to adapt one size to suit all models. This will also effect a considerable saving of lowest possible price. Estimated Cost of new tools £4. 0. 0. New Parts instructed for "B" Series. It is suggested to be added - electrically. completed B.S.A. axles in London. experimented with D.I.III. and is also fitted to all. number of production on D.I.III. TABLE: MATERIAL: s d 11 4 LABOUR: s d 7 3 CHARGES: s d 5 9 TOTAL: £ s d 1 4 4 £.s.d. 2.13.8 Cost of 2 per Car No. saved material LOWER TABLE: REMARKS DATE INITIAL SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} C E DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} DY{F R Danby} EB BJT MX{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} NG | ||