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 a revised bonnet with concealed hinges overhanging the dash.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 12\7\ 07-page160 | |
| Date | 13th January 1931 | |
| RR 788 (10M) (3-7-30) BM. 6/2571. X 7260 COMPLETED 29.4.31. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 13.1.31 X No. 7260 Drawing No. N sch 3126 Part List Description of Parts. Revised Bonnet overhanging dash and concealed bonnet hinges. Origin. To avoid two broken lines, also general appearance. Experimental Test Report. Fitted to Park Ward body on 27-EX. Gives improved appearance of bonnet. The concealed bonnet hinges prevents breaking up of the paint work and also improves appearance. Road Test Report. Fitted to 27-EX and ran 1,000 miles. [Purple Stamp: NORTON II Received 1931] Weight of Old Part. Weight of New Part. Difference per Car. Cost of Old Part. £0-5-7 Cost of New Part. £0-16-9 Difference per Car. £0-11-2 Increase Signature from Cost Dept. that above is correct. G Rt 24/4/31 G27/4/31 A Scrap and replace at all costs, including Chassis already delivered to Customers. B Scrap and replace 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. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on Series........£....... Series........£....... Series........£....... INITIAL | DATE | REMARKS SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | 28-2-31 | Agreed SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} R.{Sir Henry Royce} | 18.2.31. | Agreed FHR. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | 18.2.31. | Agreed Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} C. | 16.2.31. | Agreed C. RG.{Mr Rowledge} | 26.2.31. | Agreed Rg.{Mr Rowledge} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | 16.2.31. | Agreed Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | 16.2.31. | Agreed BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} | 17.2.31. | Agreed - if some safety device to avoid damage to hinges by opening too far. One bonnet E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | 16.2.31. | Agreed Already damaged by coachbuilders. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} | 16.2.31. | Agreed PN.{Mr Northey} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | | Agreed Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||