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 to use Dunlop wheels with Goodyear demountable rims.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0090 | |
| Date | 20th June 1921 | |
| R R 755 (5 H) (S.H. 187, 20-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2807. X3725 COMPLETED 4.8.21. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Date 20.6.21. X No.3725 Drawing No. Part List. 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. Description of Parts. Dunlop wheels fitted with Goodyear demountable rims. Origin. To enable straight-sided tyres to be used. Experimental Test Report. These wheels will avoid the use of Warland rims and will satisfy customers as regards any wasy detachable rim. Road Test Report. Have been used on R-R Cars in U.S.A. since 1914. All post-war cars in U.S.A. with wire wheels are fitted with these. 1.EX., 2.EX., and 6.EX cars fitted with these wheels - Total mileage in England 23,000 miles. Scrap of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Series.......£....... Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £ 28. 11. 8 Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £ 28. 11. 8 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £ None for present contracts. Storekeeper advised re above: Storekeeper's Signature. Signature of Mr. DeLOOZE that above is correct. D/Rd. 24.6.21. SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON 29.6.21 Agreed. C.Johnson. Mr. B. Johnson. 27.7.21 Agreed. B.Johnson Mr. ROYCE 30.6.21 Agreed. FHR. Mr. WORMALD 24.6.21 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Mr. BARRINGTON 22.6.21 Agreed. BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Mr. DAY 23.6.21 Agreed subject to the adoption of the improvement in manufacture which was found necessary to prevent the rim fracturing. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Mr. BAILEY 21.6.21 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Mr. PLATFORD 27.6.21 Agreed on behalf of EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} away in U.S.A. J.A. Maddocks. Mr. NORTHEY 21.6.21 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} EWT. for R.R. Inc. | ||