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 | ||