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 concerning a modification to the Hand Brake Lever.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 172\1\ img041 | |
| Date | 4th October 1923 | |
| COMPLETED 30.10.23. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.10.23. X No. 4253 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts: HAND BRAKE LEVER. Origin: To make lever more accessible and to give front passenger more room Experimental Test Report: This modification consists of changing the brake lever to the right-hand side of the change speed lever (still central control). Floorboards and starter pedal are moved to suit. Road Test Report: Fitted to 4-G-11, 6-G-11 and 5-G-11 - run to total of 8500 miles. No trouble. It definitely increases the room and comfort for the front passenger and makes the brake more accessible for the driver. [Action Box] 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 [X] Use existing stock Alteration effective on future Chassis. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: Cost of Old Part: £ 11. 12. 2 Cost of New Part: £ 11. 14. 10 Difference per Car: £ 2. 8 increase. Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 26.10.23 Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series......... £......... Series......... £......... Series......... £......... SIGNATURES TABLE: SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 29.10.23 | Agreed. CJ. MR. B. JOHNSON | 29.10.23 | Agreed. BJ. MR. ROYCE | 20/10/23 | Agreed FHR. Let Ways dept produce a design for a suitable support MR. WORMALD | 4.10.23 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 10.10.23 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 10.10.23 | Agreed Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 5.10.23 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 4.10.23 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 15-10-23 | Agreed CE MR. NORTHEY | 15.10.23 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 27.10.23 | Agreed. E.Hives. [Header Top Left] R.R. 758 (10M) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954s. [Watermark Stamps] ORIGINAL, H.P.R. CHASSIS | ||