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).
Proposed standardization of chassis parts to adopt a simplified system of threads for all Springfield manufactured cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0151 | |
| Date | 22th February 1924 | |
| R.R.A.160-1 15M-2-1-23 45625 ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PROPOSED STANDARDIZATION OF CHASSIS PARTS No. 39 Alteration No. 4459/A Date February 22, 1924. To Mr. Belnap The following is proposed: PIECE NOS. AFFECTED: Various SECTION NO.: NAME OF PARTS: Rolls-Royce Threads DESCRIPTION of Alteration: To adopt simplified system of threads shown in attached letter on all cars of Springfield manufacture. PURPOSE of Alteration: To improve purchase of tools and service. Signatures implying agreement with the alteration: NAME, INITIALS, DATE Mr. Olley, OY, 2/22/24 Mr. Nadin, Ne, " Mr. Bagnall, Bg, " Mr. Hulley, WBH, " Mr. Southern, JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary}, " Mr. Caswell, EWC, " Mr. Ross, ACR, " Mr. Beaver, HCB, " Mr. Belnap, LJB, " Mr. Harkness, THH, " Mr. Royce Mr. Johnson We propose to put this alteration into regular manufacture on July next unless we hear from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Royce to the contrary. Tested: Thread fits tested in numerous cases. Estimated cost: saving in tools and service. Proposed Chassis at which alteration should start: 1101. Cost of parts scrapped, if any: none. Increase in weight, if any: none. | ||