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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 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
  
  


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