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 document for modified louvres on the bonnet to improve appearance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\3\ scan0123 | |
| Date | 4th February 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 K 8260 COMPLETED 22.2.26. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.2.26 Drawing No. X No. 8260 Description of Parts: MODIFIED LOUVRES TO BONNET. Origin: To improve appearance. Experimental Test Report: This modification has been made to the louvres to improve the appearance. Road Test Report: Tests show that the efficiency of the modified louvres is the same as those at present used. Endurance road test considered not essential but a bonnet of this type will be fitted to the next car to run 5,000 miles. [Green stamp overlay: PHANTOM] 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. Weight of Old Part. Cost of Old Part: £5. 16. 6d. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part: £9. 10. 0d. Difference per Car. Difference per Car: £3. 13. 6d. increase. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series ......£...... Series ......£...... Series ......£...... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rns. 11.2.26. SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR. JOHNSON | 22 Feb | agreed MR. B. JOHNSON | 22.2.26 | agreed & ok for tropical & very wet roads MR. ROYCE | 7.2.26 | Agreed. | FHR MR. WORMALD | 5.2.26 | Agreed. | Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 10.2.26 | Agreed. | Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 10.2.26 | Agreed. | Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 15.2.26 | Agreed. | BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 6.2.26 | Agreed. | EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 17.2.26 | Agreed. | E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 5.2.26 | Agreed. | PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 19.2.26 | Agreed. | E.Hives. | ||