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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 fitting handles to bonnets.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 171\3\  img141
Date  19th September 1922
  
R.R. 755 (S H) (S.J. 99), 19-10-21. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 3087.
ORIGINAL
COMPLETED 16.11.22.
STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS.
Date 19.9.22.
X No3421.
Drawing No.
Part List
Description of Parts.
Handles to Bonnets.
Origin.
To enable bonnet to be lifted conveniently.
Experimental Test Report.
These handles are the same as fitted to Goshawk-ll except that two are fixed on each side on Bonnet.
Road Test Report.
Fitted to 49-GB Car.
" " 6-EX Car.
These handles are a definite advantage.
Springfield cars have had handles fitted to Bonnets for some time.
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.
Signature of Exp. Dept. that above is correct. E.Hives.
Cost of Parts in Works which will be scrapped if commenced on:-
Series.........£.........
Series.........£.........
Series.........£.........
Weight of Old Part.
Cost of Old Part. £
Weight of New Part.
Cost of New Part. £0. 2. 3
Difference per Car.
Difference per Car. £0. 2. 3 increase.
Storekeeper advised re above:
Storekeeper's Signature:
Signature of Mr. De LOOSE that above is correct. My/JW 29.9.22.
SIGNATURES DATE REMARKS
Mr. JOHNSON 30.10.22 Agreed. CJ.
Mr. S. Johnson. 30.9.22 Agreed. BJ.
Mr. ROYCE 14.11.22 Agreed F H R
Mr. WORMALD 29.9.22 Agreed. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
Mr. ROWLEDGE 29.9.22 Agreed. Rg.{Mr Rowledge}
Mr. DAY 21.9.22 Agreed. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
Mr. BAILEY 19.9.22 Agreed (very desirable) BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Mr. PLATFORD 20.9.22 Agreed. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Mr. NORTHEY LWT 101 H.P. Inc. Agreed. PN.{Mr Northey}
  
  


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