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 dust excluders for the new type front axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 12\1\ 01-page049 | |
| Date | 22th September 1926 | |
| RR 755 (10H) (DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}130 12-9-24) MS 301225 x7420 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COMPLETED 19.10.26 Date 22.9.26 Description of Parts: DUST EXCLUDERS ON NEW TYPE FRONT AXLE. Origin: Width decreased to allow bedding of brakes. Experimental Test Report: 10,000 miles in France - fitted to 12-EX. Road Test Report: They were quite efficient in keeping out dirt during the test. Weight of Old Part: Weight of New Part: Difference per Car: £ Nil. Cost of Old Part: Cost of New Part: Difference per Car: Included on Sheet for Front Axle X.7420 (23.9.26) [Right Side Box] X No. 7420 Drawing No. G.74509/10 Part List 18 A Scrap and replace at our costs, including Chassis already delivered to customers. B Scrap and replace on Chassis in works. C Scrap present stock and replace on 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..........£........ Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/Rb.{R. Bowen} 14.10.26 [Approval Table] SIGNATURES | DATE | REMARKS MR.JOHNSON (Stamped and crossed out) MR. B. JOHNSON | 18.X.26 | agreed BJ MR. ROYCE | 24.9.26 | Agreed. FHR. MR. WORMALD | 22.9.26 | Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} MR. ROWLEDGE | 22.9.26 | Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} MR. DAY | 24.9.26 | Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} MR. BAILEY | 11.10.26 | Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MR. PLATFORD | 22.9.26 | Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} MR. ELLIOTT | 25.9.26 | Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MR. NORTHEY | 23.9.26 | Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} MR. HIVES | 22.9.26 | Agreed. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [Stamps] Large green stamp: PHANTOM Circular stamp on left: HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Rectangular stamp on right: RECEIVED 22 OCT 1926 | ||