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).
Investigation into the cost reduction of fabricated, bought-out chassis parts for the Bentley III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\5\ scan0380 | |
| Date | 20th July 1938 | |
| SECRET pg. 1260 To-Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} O.{Mr Oldham}-to-OG. O.{Mr Oldham}-to-AOC. O.{Mr Oldham} to Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} O.{Mr Oldham} to Rn.{Mr Robinson} Oc-to-ROX ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/Les.1/B.20.7.38. COST OF BOUGHT OUT CHASSIS PARTS The investigation for the reduction of costs of fabricated parts in conjunction with outside suppliers, is being considered almost entirely for Bentley III. This is because in nearly every case complete testing is required. Early results showed that it was not possible to buy accurate frames at an economical price if we did not release 1,000. Prices for all parts are therefore being considered for 500 and 1,000 chassis. VALVES. Valves of which costs have been examined are Wraith Valves which were intended to be used for Bentley III. However, a modification has now been necessary to the size of the Valves and we are therefore having to obtain new samples, but we do not think this will effect the cost. INLET EXHAUST EW.1429 E.9299 R.R. Factory cost 4s. 8 1/2d 10s. 3d. Motor Components' original 4s. 0d 10s. 6d quotation for machining only Up-set Belgrave forging, 3s. 3d. 8s. 2d. Inlet Valve left black back of head. Motor Components' electrically 1s. 9d 6s. 6d. up-set forging, Inlet Valve left black back of head. (Contd:- | ||