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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 regarding the modified position of accelerator pedals for 'B', 'C' & 'D' steering.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\1\  img014
Date  19th February 1926
  
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
COMPLETED 12.3.26.
Date 19.2.26
X No. 8470
Drawing No.
Description of Parts: MODIFIED POSITION OF ACCELERATOR PEDALS FOR 'B' 'C' & 'D' STEERING.
Origin: To make more comfortable to operate.
Experimental Test Report: The present position of accelerator pedals has been criticised. Several cars have had wood blocks bolted to accelerator to improve comfort. The new positions are more comfortable.
Road Test Report: 'D' type is fitted to 7-EX car at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence - and 98-NK car at Derby. 'C' type is fitted to 11-EX. 'B' type is fitted to 8-EX. These positions have been tried by CWB. on behalf of Sales.
Part List: C Scrap present stock and replace on all Chassis not yet handed to test.
Cost of Old Part: £ 2. 1. 6d.
Cost of New Part: £ 8. 6d.
Difference per Car: £ 7. 0d increase.
Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct: My/Rns. 1.3.26.
SIGNATURES, DATE, REMARKS
MR. JOHNSON, 12.3.26, Agreed. C. Johnson.
MR B. JOHNSON, 12.3.26, Agreed. B.J.
MR. ROYCE, 22/2/26, Agreed FHR
MR. WORMALD, 24.2.26, Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
MR. ROWLEDGE, 22.2.26, Agreed. RG.{Mr Rowledge}
MR. DAY, 22.2.26, Agreed. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
MR. BAILEY, 22.2.26, Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
MR. PLATFORD, 20.2.26, Agreed, if Sales satisfied re. positions O.K. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
MR. ELLIOTT, 6.3.26, Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
MR. NORTHEY, 27.2.26, Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
MR. HIVES, 9.3.26, Agreed. E.Hives
  
  


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