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).
Review document for a proposed modification to a chassis brake corner part.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 38\2\ Scan186 | |
| Date | 25th February 1922 | |
| STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS Description of Part: BRAKE CORNER on MAXIMUM TURN IN PLACE OF RADIUS No. X 2626 Origin: To improve appearance. Experimental Test Report: This modification is required by Sales or Design and not on account of any difficulty experienced on Test or in Produce. contd:- H.R's remarks :- Hardly think sharp necessary, desirable or possible. Consider small radius a constructional necessity, looking better and more logical but not a serious matter if construction sound and economical. ROYCE. Weight of Old Part Cost of Old Part Weight of New Part Cost of New Part Difference per Car. Increase in cost £2.0.0. Signature of Mr. de LOOZE that he has read all above is correct. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS Mr. JOHNSON | 25.2.22 | DESIGN DEPT. KEEPS THIS MATTER UNDER CONSTANT OBSERVATION TO CUT OUT FURTHER COST. MR ROYCE | 21.3.22 | MR WORMWALD | 22.3.22 | Agreed. MR HETHERINGTON Sales Dept. | 22.3.22 | Agreed. MR DAY | 22.3.22 | Agreed. MR BAILEY | 22.3.22 | Agreed. V.W. MR PLATFORD | 22.3.22 | Agreed. MR NORTHEY | 22.3.22 | Agreed. | ||