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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 for radiator shutters.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 172\1\  img006
Date  26th October 1922
  
R.R. 73d (5 H) (S.J. 291) 19-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3057.
GOSHAWK. HAWK
COMPLETED 24.11.22.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Description of Parts.
RADIATOR SHUTTERS.
ORIGINAL
Origin.
In order to control temperature of water.
Experimental Test Report.
The shutters consist of an addition to the cars which have run 100,000 miles.
Road Test Report.
4 sets of these shutters have been run on cars. They have run 2,000 miles in England and 2,500 " in France. We have had no trouble with them.
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Hives.
Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part. £
Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £
Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £
Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct.
SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON 23.11.22 Agreed - if this is like all shutters delivered so far to S. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE 21/11/22 Agreed FHR
Mr. WORMALD 31.10.22 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. ROWLEDGE 9.11.22 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY 2.11.22 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY 10.11.22 Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD 1.11.22 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY 20.11.22 Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
EWT. for R R Inc.
RIGHT PANEL:
X No. 4240
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.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on :-
Series......... £.........
Series......... £.........
Series......... £.........
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature
  
  


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