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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 chassis parts, specifically the 18 inch diameter steering wheel.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img024
Date  16th March 1926
  
RR 752 (10M) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225
ORIGINAL
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Description of Parts: STEERING WHEEL - 18" DIAMETER.
Origin: To have one standard wheel.
Experimental Test Report: At Sales Dept. request it was originally agreed to fit a 17" dia. wheel to 'B' steering cars. It is now agreed that 18" should be fitted to all cars.
Road Test Report: 8-EX run 14,000 miles fitted with 'B' steering 18" wheel.
Drawing No.
Part List
[A faint tick is next to option C]
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. £
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series...£...
Series...£...
Series...£...
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct.
SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON
MR. B. JOHNSON
MR. ROYCE
MR. WORMALD
MR. ROWLEDGE
MR. DAY
MR. BAILEY
MR. PLATFORD
MR. ELLIOTT
MR. NORTHEY | 15.9.26 | agreed. S.N.
MR. HIVES
[Green Stamp]: PHANTOM
[Red circular stamp]: 3021
  
  


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