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 a bracket fixed to the frame to carry a luggage grid.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\2\ scan0050 | |
| Date | 5th September 1923 | |
| R.R. 755 (10H) (SL 72 18-7-23) MP 274954B. Y3507 Completed 13-9-23 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS Date 5.9.23. X No. 3507 Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. BRACKET FIXED TO FRAME TO CARRY LUGGAGE GRID. Origin To avoid Coachbuilders drilling frame. Experimental Test Report. There is considerable difficulty in obtaining the necessary clearances for shock absorbers when Coachbuilders are left to fix bracket for luggage grids. Road Test Report. Fitted to 6.EX - run 8000 miles. Fitted to 4-EX - run 16,000 miles. No troubles. RECEIVED 13 SEP 1923 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. £ Nil. Weight of New Part. Cost of New Part. £2. 2. 3 Difference per Car. Difference per Car. £2. 2. 3 increase. Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:- Series..........£..Nil. Series..........£.......... Series..........£.......... Signature of Mr. De LOOZE that above is correct. My/JW 7.9.23. SIGNATURES MR. JOHNSON MR. B. JOHNSON MR. ROYCE MR. WORMALD MR. ROWLEDGE MR. DAY MR. BAILEY MR. PLATFORD MR. ELLIOTT MR. NORTHEY MR. HIVES DATE 13 9 23 13.9.23 10.9.23 10.9.23 6.9.23 6.9.23 7.9.23 6.9.23 10.9.23 6.9.23 12.9.23 REMARKS agreed BJohnson agreed BJ Agreed. FHR. See Mr. E's note. Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge} Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Agreed. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Agreed. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} With extra area to form complete base for shock damper attachment. Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey} Agreed. E.Hives. | ||